Original Mid-Century Home in Sunmor Palm Springs, built by the Alexander Construction Co in 1958 available for vacation rentals
Living room - 1960s open concept living room idea in Other with white walls

Example of a country gray floor and shiplap wall mudroom design in Seattle with white walls

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Kitchen - farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photography by William Quarles. Custom Built Home by Arthur Rutenberg Homes/Chuck Lattif, President Coastal Premier Homes LLC/clattif@arhomes.com
Example of a classic galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash and an island

Solid select grade red oak 2 1/4” x 3/4” by Through the Woods, stained with Bona graphite stain and finished with Bona Traffic HD satin. Photos by Schoeman Enterprises, Inc.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

To eliminate an inconsistent layout, we removed the wall dividing the dining room from the living room and added a polished brass and ebonized wood handrail to create a sweeping view into the living room. To highlight the family’s passion for reading, we created a beautiful library with custom shelves flanking a niche wallpapered with Flavor Paper’s bold Glow print with color-coded book spines to add pops of color. Tom Dixon pendant lights, acrylic chairs, and a geometric hide rug complete the look.

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boise with an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photos by Tad Davis Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark wood cabinets

Troy Thies Photography
Example of a country carpeted family room design in Minneapolis with white walls

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cabinetry: Shiloh Cabinetry (WW Wood Products), Dudley, Missouri Door: Richmond - Flush Inset Drawer: Slab - Flush Inset Wood: Rustic Alder Finish: Silas w/ Graphite HIghlight Countertops: Andino White Granite Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander "Belcastel" DACM Finish Note: Due to the amount of natural light, the photographs show more brown than the true Silas Gray color. ALL of the cabinetry shown in the photos are the Silas finish, although the island looks darker....it is all the same. Photos by Dawn M Smith Photography

Cabinetry: Shiloh Cabinetry (WW Wood Products), Dudley, Missouri Door: Richmond - Flush Inset Drawer: Slab - Flush Inset Wood: Rustic Alder Finish: Silas w/ Graphite HIghlight Countertops: Andino White Granite Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander "Belcastel" DACM Finish Note: Due to the amount of natural light, the photographs show more brown than the true Silas Gray color. ALL of the cabinetry shown in the photos are the Silas finish, although the island looks darker....it is all the same. Photos by Dawn M Smith Photography

Photo by Keiana Photography
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets and white countertops

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized cottage l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen idea in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Elegant formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama Pendants: Solitaire by Niche Modern Medicine Cabinet: Kohler Wall Tile: Graphite Cleft Slate by Stone Source Floor Tile: Spa White Velvet by Stone Source Floor Mats: Teak Floor Mat by CB2 Basin: Larissa by Toto Faucet: Zuchetti Vanity: Custom Teak veneer ~5'0" x 22" Tub: Nexus by Toto

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

The sleek porcelain tile flooring elevates the look of this gorgeous bathroom remodel in Ladera Ranch. This vanity also features undercabinet lighting to brighten up the space and add a modern feature.