Minimalist family room photo in Chicago

Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor home bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops and multicolored backsplash

Julieane Webb Photography
Small danish gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' room photo in New York with white walls

Example of a trendy home design design in San Francisco

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Example of a trendy family room library design in San Francisco with a concealed tv

We maximized storage with custom built in millwork throughout. Probably the most eye catching example of this is the bookcase turn ship ladder stair that leads to the mezzanine above. © Devon Banks

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor home office remodel in Philadelphia with blue walls

The owners were downsizing from a large ornate property down the street and were seeking a number of goals. Single story living, modern and open floor plan, comfortable working kitchen, spaces to house their collection of artwork, low maintenance and a strong connection between the interior and the landscape. Working with a long narrow lot adjacent to conservation land, the main living space (16 foot ceiling height at its peak) opens with folding glass doors to a large screen porch that looks out on a courtyard and the adjacent wooded landscape. This gives the home the perception that it is on a much larger lot and provides a great deal of privacy. The transition from the entry to the core of the home provides a natural gallery in which to display artwork and sculpture. Artificial light almost never needs to be turned on during daytime hours and the substantial peaked roof over the main living space is oriented to allow for solar panels not visible from the street or yard.

Built-In Walnut Bookshelves Flank One End of the Living Space
Large minimalist open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room library photo in New York with white walls and no tv

Home studio - eclectic freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor home studio idea in Sacramento with gray walls

Designer, Kapan Shipman, created two contemporary fireplaces and unique built-in displays in this historic Andersonville home. The living room cleverly uses the unique angled space to house a sleek stone and wood fireplace with built in shelving and wall-mounted tv. We also custom built a vertical built-in closet at the back entryway as a mini mudroom for extra storage at the door. In the open-concept dining room, a gorgeous white stone gas fireplace is the focal point with a built-in credenza buffet for the dining area. At the front entryway, Kapan designed one of our most unique built ins with floor-to-ceiling wood beams anchoring white pedestal boxes for display. Another beauty is the industrial chic stairwell combining steel wire and a dark reclaimed wood bannister.

Mike Schwartz
Transitional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Chicago with a music area, white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Anthony-Masterson
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal guest light wood floor bedroom idea in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

The focal point in the kitchen is the deep navy, French range positioned in an alcove trimmed in distressed natural wood and finished with handmade tile. The arched marble backsplash of the bar creates a dramatic focal point visible from the dining room.

Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Grand Rapids

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional girl brown floor and dark wood floor kids' room remodel in Louisville with white walls

Sitting area in teenage bedroom. Custom chalkboard wall with music and simple shelving.
Bedroom - bedroom idea in Dallas

A feature unique to this house, the inset nook functions like an inverted bay window on the interior, with built-in bench seating included, while simultaneously providing built-in seating for the exterior eating area as well. Large sliding windows allow the boundary to dissolve completely here. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.