Dining room, opens to courtyard, box beams, hanging light fixture, dark frame windows
Example of a mid-sized transitional laminate floor, exposed beam, tray ceiling and brown floor dining room design in Houston with white walls

This decorative design element brings height to an already low ceiling, while adding visual interest to the basement bar area. The white textured wall and pops of color also help brighten the space making it feel light and open. Photo Credit: Normandy Remodeling

Living room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Orange County with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Example of a minimalist galley gray floor and wood ceiling kitchen design in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Dining room - mid-sized mediterranean travertine floor dining room idea in San Diego with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped laminate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray countertops and a peninsula

A warm and inviting contemporary modern entry features a harmonious mix of wood, stone, and organic materials, embodying sustainable and energy-efficient design in this luxurious mountain home

Inspiration for a large coastal master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Other with white walls and no fireplace

What do teenager’s need most in their bedroom? Personalized space to make their own, a place to study and do homework, and of course, plenty of storage! This teenage girl’s bedroom not only provides much needed storage and built in desk, but does it with clever interplay of millwork and three-dimensional wall design which provide niches and shelves for books, nik-naks, and all teenage things. What do teenager’s need most in their bedroom? Personalized space to make their own, a place to study and do homework, and of course, plenty of storage! This teenage girl’s bedroom not only provides much needed storage and built in desk, but does it with clever interplay of three-dimensional wall design which provide niches and shelves for books, nik-naks, and all teenage things. While keeping the architectural elements characterizing the entire design of the house, the interior designer provided millwork solution every teenage girl needs. Not only aesthetically pleasing but purely functional. Along the window (a perfect place to study) there is a custom designed L-shaped desk which incorporates bookshelves above countertop, and large recessed into the wall bins that sit on wheels and can be pulled out from underneath the window to access the girl’s belongings. The multiple storage solutions are well hidden to allow for the beauty and neatness of the bedroom and of the millwork with multi-dimensional wall design in drywall. Black out window shades are recessed into the ceiling and prepare room for the night with a touch of a button, and architectural soffits with led lighting crown the room. Cabinetry design by the interior designer is finished in bamboo material and provides warm touch to this light bedroom. Lower cabinetry along the TV wall are equipped with combination of cabinets and drawers and the wall above the millwork is framed out and finished in drywall. Multiple niches and 3-dimensional planes offer interest and more exposed storage. Soft carpeting complements the room giving it much needed acoustical properties and adds to the warmth of this bedroom. This custom storage solution is designed to flow with the architectural elements of the room and the rest of the house. Photography: Craig Denis

Inspiration for a large contemporary master carpeted and gray floor bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with white walls and no fireplace

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A beautiful, clean, cool, classic, white Master Bath. Interior Design by Ashley Whittaker.
Small elegant master white tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub, white walls, raised-panel cabinets and white countertops

Large island, Sea Pearl Quartzite, walnut cabinet, floor to ceiling alder cabinets with matte glass backsplash. Ceiling is walnut inlay with LED lighting.

Interior & Exterior Design, Interior Architectural Design by Lindsey Schultz Design Garrett Cook; garrettcookphotography.com
Living room - modern living room idea in Phoenix with a standard fireplace and a media wall

Bathroom - traditional kids' double-sink and shiplap wall bathroom idea in Seattle with green cabinets and a freestanding vanity

Bedroom Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in DC Metro with white walls

Large cottage front porch photo in Orange County with decking and a roof extension

Tom Crane Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and loft-style light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Philadelphia with a wood stove, black walls, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops