Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

Our kitchen and bath designer, Claire, worked with the clients to design an amazing new kitchen (dubbed Not Your Average Island). The clients’ biggest headache was that the kitchen didn’t function for their family. They were limited with their current seating arrangement, their countertops were filled with appliances, proper storage solutions were lacking and the space was just not working well for them. With the banquette for the children to comfortably do their afternoon homework, additional island seating and enhanced function throughout, our designer Claire completely transformed this space. Her expertise created a one-of-a-kind (definitely not your average) island that was designed specifically for this wonderful family and allowed her to find a home for every piece and part (and more!) the homeowners use every day and the clients love their new kitchen! Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Photo by Jay Sifford.

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Brunnera 'Silver Heart' - a 2014 introduction Skagit Gardens

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient. Builder: Widing Custom Homes Architect: Shoreline Architecture & Design Designer: Jones-Keena & Co. Photos by Beth Singer Photographer Inc.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic home office photo in Dallas

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Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master white tile light wood floor powder room remodel in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and black countertops

“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”

Hand crafted, big logs about 14 inches wide on average.

Oversized three car garage (848 square feet), featuring high 9' ceilings and tall garage doors are all above average.
Example of a large attached three-car garage design in Denver

Walk-in closet - mid-sized traditional gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet idea in Jacksonville with open cabinets and white cabinets

Ema Peter
Example of a transitional living room design in Vancouver

Architect - Douglas Wright www.dcwarchitects.com Photography: Bjorn Wallander
Example of a transitional gender-neutral blue floor nursery design in New York with blue walls

A beautiful collection of low water plant combinations that include Stachy's "Big Ears", Purple Tapien Verbena, Verbena rigida, Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark' Orange Form and a purple Penstemon.

Oversized 4 inch square brushed stainless steel vertical tubes reduce the appearance of the actual height of the railing which is 42". This above average height gives the railing a greater presence. The square nickel plated clamps minimise the offset geometry.

Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Castlewood Oak in Tower by Shaw Floors. The Castlewood collection has an abundance of the natural charm that makes hardwood floors so desirable. Creating its stunning character are stylish 7 1/2" widths, extremely handsome linear graining, and sawn face veneers that closely resemble solid hardwood. Castlewood's colors are visually rich - with the beautiful knots, mineral streaks, and natural splits seen in heirloom woods. Heightening its appeal is a very low-gloss finish, which calls to mind vintage European oil-rubbed floors.

Location photography Copyright © 2014 Brett Beyer Photography
Elegant home design photo in Boston