Large 1950s master beige tile gray floor and porcelain tile bathroom photo in Portland with white walls

Moving into the lower level with softened natural light was key, so the knotty pine walls, low-hanging ceilings and vinyl flooring were updated with a raised ceiling, natural stone finishes and reclaimed wood detailing.

Peter Vanderwarker
Mid-sized minimalist master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large timeless look-out basement remodel in Boston

HD Visual Solutions
1960s sunroom photo in Charlotte with a standard ceiling

Inspiration for a huge transitional master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls

For her own home in New Canaan, CT, Shelley Morris gutted a mid-century, ranch style house, transforming it inside and out. Reinvisioning the exterior architectural elevation and interior floor plan, the designer orchestrated rich, textured materials including Venetian plaster walls, reclaimed wood beams, floor to ceiling mutton windows, wide plank white oak floors, painted custom millwork, and horizontal wainscot. Raising ceiling heights in most of the rooms (either cathedral or tray style), she also introduced round windows, French doors, a black granite surround fireplace, and all-new bathrooms, kitchen, plumbing and lighting. The furnishings are a layered collage of subtle textures and color.

Example of a small cottage enclosed medium tone wood floor family room design in New York with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Transitional carpeted and beige floor basement game room photo in Jacksonville

Large trendy formal and open concept gray floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls

With two teenagers in the home, the homeowners wanted a space for entertaining both the adults and the younger set alike, a stone-clad bar and rounded seating area is set apart from the cozy movie-watching room next to it, but not completely secluded.

Architectural & Interior Design by Design Concepts Hawaii Photographer, Damon Moss
Large island style master marble floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Hawaii with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a classic look-out dark wood floor basement game room design in DC Metro with gray walls

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Example of a cottage freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in Boston with white walls

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Example of a transitional underground carpeted and gray floor basement design in Chicago with white walls

Photography: Gil Jacobs
Family room library - mid-sized contemporary enclosed light wood floor and beige floor family room library idea in Boston with blue walls

Example of a trendy look-out basement design in Chicago with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

Example of a transitional look-out light wood floor and beige floor basement design in New York with white walls