Elegant patio photo in San Francisco

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Boston Home Magazine
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Keith Gegg
Large elegant galley medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo in St Louis with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and paneled appliances

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Amy Smucker Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless girl carpeted and beige floor kids' room remodel in DC Metro with multicolored walls

Elegant home bar photo in Other

Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Houston for summer.

This wine cellar draws the eye with its custom steel and glass door. Gregg Willett Photography
Wine cellar - small traditional yellow floor wine cellar idea in Atlanta

This small powder room features marble tile and marble mosaics. Hand carved and custom made mirror is complemented by the elegant and luxurious light fixture. We used wall washers to showcase the mosaics of the back wall. Light color vanity creates contrast with dark marble. Fabrication and Tilework: Tiles Unlimited, Matawan, New Jersey. Photo: Peter Rymwid

Family room with vaulted ceiling, photo by Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in New York with white walls

Example of a classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design in Baltimore with beige walls

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Britt Chudleigh
Elegant gender-neutral light wood floor kids' room photo in Salt Lake City

Elegant home design photo in Columbus

The kitchen is large space with an open setting. While the island is small and only seats two, there is still space in the dining area and the window bar. Tim Murphy/FotoImagery.com

Kath & Keith Photography
Study room - mid-sized traditional built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Linda McDougald, principal and lead designer of Linda McDougald Design l Postcard from Paris Home, re-designed and renovated her home, which now showcases an innovative mix of contemporary and antique furnishings set against a dramatic linen, white, and gray palette. The English country home features floors of dark-stained oak, white painted hardwood, and Lagos Azul limestone. Antique lighting marks most every room, each of which is filled with exquisite antiques from France. At the heart of the re-design was an extensive kitchen renovation, now featuring a La Cornue Chateau range, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, and Waterworks tile.