This gorgeous modern farmhouse features hardie board board and batten siding with stunning black framed Pella windows. The soffit lighting accents each gable perfectly and creates the perfect farmhouse.

This kitchen is the perfect example of how dark stained cabinets don't necessarily create a dark space. The natural and artificial light in this kitchen's design allow the space to be bright and welcoming. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

Example of a large trendy multicolored three-story mixed siding house exterior design in Other with a metal roof

Landscape by Stonepocket located in Minnetonka, Minnesota Creating a elegant landscape to blend with a home with such character and charm was a challenge in controlled resistant. Did not want the landscape to overwhelm the home, nor did I want a typical landscape for this style that usually involves a box hedge. Utilizing light in the front to create a perennial garden give the home a sense of place. Keep the planting mostly to whites and greens in the back unifies the space. photos by Stonepocket, Inc

Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style living room design in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style patio design in Other with a fire pit

Island style white one-story exterior home photo in Miami with a hip roof, a metal roof and a white roof

Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

This custom Corian® Shower was Fabricated and Installed by Signature Surfaces, Sacramento CA.
Inspiration for a contemporary double shower remodel in Sacramento

Melissa Di Meglio
Inspiration for a contemporary porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Orange County with marble countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary brown floor dining room remodel in Boston with gray walls

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Bierle-O'Brien
Large trendy dark wood floor and brown floor wine cellar photo in Los Angeles with storage racks

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Living room - traditional beige floor living room idea in Denver with a stone fireplace and no tv

Main shot of kitchen with Rustic Alder stained perimeter cabinetry and painted and glazed finish on island. Kern Group
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Kansas City with subway tile backsplash and granite countertops

Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

This kitchen was totally transformed from the existing floor plan. I used a mix of horizontal walnut grain with painted cabinets. A huge amount of storage in all the drawers as well in the doors of the cooker hood and a little bread storage pull out that is usually wasted space. My signature corner drawers this time just having 2 drawers as i wanted a 2 drawer look all around the perimeter.You will see i even made the sink doors "look" like 2 drawers. There is a designated cooking area which my client loves with all his knives/spices/utensils etc all around him. I reduced the depth of the cabinets on one side to still allow for my magic number pass through space, this area has pocket doors that hold appliances keeping them hidden but accessible. My clients are thrilled with the finished look.

The collaboration between architect and interior designer is seen here. The floor plan and layout are by the architect. Cabinet materials and finishes, lighting, and furnishings are by the interior designer. Detailing of the vent hood and raised counter are a collaboration. The raised counter includes a chase on the far side for power. Photo: Michael Shopenn

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Mid-sized transitional boy carpeted and green floor kids' room photo in Atlanta with beige walls