Decorating Guides

Mia Rao Design created a classic modern kitchen for this Chicago suburban remodel. The dark stain on the rift cut oak, slab style cabinets adds warmth and contrast against the white Calacatta porcelain. The large island and built-in breakfast nook allow for plenty of seating options

E.S. Templeton Signature Landscapes
Large mountain style backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool house photo in Philadelphia

Example of a trendy kitchen design in San Francisco with an island

This spacious kitchen in Westchester County is flooded with light from huge windows on 3 sides of the kitchen plus two skylights in the vaulted ceiling. The dated kitchen was gutted and reconfigured to accommodate this large kitchen with crisp white cabinets and walls. Ship lap paneling on both walls and ceiling lends a casual-modern charm while stainless steel toe kicks, walnut accents and Pietra Cardosa limestone bring both cool and warm tones to this clean aesthetic. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry, built ins, walnut countertops and paneling by Studio Dearborn. Architect Frank Marsella. Interior design finishes by Tami Wassong Interior Design. Pietra cardosa limestone countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Appliances by Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Super White. Hardware by Top Knobs. Photography Adam Macchia.

Transitional carpeted and gray floor wet bar photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and brown countertops

Home office - mid-sized traditional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Charleston with white walls

Design: Monica Fairbairn Photo: Daniel Nystedt

Colin Price Photography
Open concept kitchen - large eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Named one the 10 most Beautiful Houses in Dallas
Inspiration for a large coastal gray two-story wood and shingle house exterior remodel in Dallas with a gambrel roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography

Photos by Holly Lepere
Corner shower - large coastal master white tile and subway tile marble floor corner shower idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, blue walls, marble countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and an undermount tub

Architect: Don Nulty
Large tuscan terra-cotta curved metal railing staircase photo in Santa Barbara with tile risers

Aaron Leitz Photography
Corner shower - contemporary white tile corner shower idea in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an undermount tub

Jordan Bentley / Bentwater Studio
Example of a farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Powder room - transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

A new workshop and build space for a fellow creative! Seeking a space to enable this set designer to work from home, this homeowner contacted us with an idea for a new workshop. On the must list were tall ceilings, lit naturally from the north, and space for all of those pet projects which never found a home. Looking to make a statement, the building’s exterior projects a modern farmhouse and rustic vibe in a charcoal black. On the interior, walls are finished with sturdy yet beautiful plywood sheets. Now there’s plenty of room for this fun and energetic guy to get to work (or play, depending on how you look at it)!

John Koliopoulos
Example of a mid-sized trendy master blue tile and glass tile beige floor alcove shower design in Denver with blue walls and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a cottage kitchen remodel in Philadelphia

Spacecrafting
Basement - large rustic underground carpeted basement idea in Minneapolis with beige walls and a home theater