Walls upholstered in pale blue wool satin and custom made silk and wool Tibetan rug create a peaceful refuge. The television is concealed in a custom designed Italian style cabinet with hydrolic lift. King sized four poster bed, designed by Michael Whaley, is made up with luxurious Italian linens. Photo by Durston Saylor

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Christopher Gallo
Beach style marble floor bathroom photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets

Designed by Jennifer Rahaley of DDK Kitchens, Glenview, IL
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Michael Prokopchak, ASLA Jay Stearns
Example of a classic patio design in DC Metro with a fire pit and no cover

Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a single-bowl sink

Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Stunning water views surround this chic and comfortable porch with limestone floor, fieldstone fireplace, chocolate brown wicker and custom made upholstery. Photo by Durston Saylor

Multiple seating groups accommodate both intimate and larger gatherings in relaxed formality in the seaside setting. Photo by Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a huge victorian formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Tria Giovan
Laundry room - mediterranean gray floor laundry room idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink and black countertops

Michael Hospelt Photography, Trainor Builders, St Helena, CA
Inspiration for a cottage master multicolored floor freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls and a vessel sink

This exceptional private mediation space was inspired by the home owners trip to Japan. Authentic Tatami mats, rare, Asian antiques, Shoji Screens, create a peaceful haven. Photo by Durston Saylor

French country exterior home photo in Birmingham with a hip roof

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Greg Hadley
Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

Large transitional boy dark wood floor kids' room photo in New York with blue walls

Sargent Photography
Eclectic guest carpeted bedroom photo in Tampa with black walls

Photo of a farmhouse partial sun gravel raised garden bed in San Francisco.

Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island