Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped travertine floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Kitchen open to Family Room, Home Office, and Breakfast Area
Inspiration for a mid-century modern u-shaped terrazzo floor, white floor and shiplap ceiling open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photographer: Alex Hayden
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Seattle

Movable room divider that can be used to create privacy and absorb sound. These movable walls can be double or single sided. Credit: Sharon Floyd McCracken

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Island Stone glass tile conveys a fun look while maintaining the clean style. OK Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary corner shower remodel in Oklahoma City with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls and gray countertops

The backside of this masonry heater features a decorative concrete bench that also absorbs and radiates the heat from the masonry heater.
Dining room - rustic dining room idea in Vancouver

Like a green roof, this grassy deck is an elevated space for homeowners to sunbathe. It also absorbs rainwater, preventing flooding, and lowers urban air temperature, which is much appreciated in the Lowcountry! Landscaping by Charleston Landscape (843) 296-7592 http://www.charlestonlandscape.com Photo by Patrick Brickman of CH+D magazine

Game room - mid-sized eclectic loft-style medium tone wood floor and brown floor game room idea with white walls and no tv

This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Portland.

View of custom made wall for motorized screen and plasma behind. The equipment rack is hidden behind the wall on one side, storage for DVD and media on the other. The architectural style acoustic panels are mounted on the front walls absorb the sound. Photo by: Francois Desaulniers

Most of this woodland garden gets this low angle afternoon sunlight. Note the neighbor's drive that causes this area to absorb a large amount of water runoff.

The waterproof, composite core vinyl plank that changed the industry. It comes with a commercial grade wear layer, incredible core strength and attached closed cell pad for superior noise reduction (IIC sound rating of 62db). This product will not absorb moisture, mold or mildew.

Large transitional cork floor and black floor multiuse home gym photo in Calgary with gray walls

The waterproof, composite core vinyl plank that changed the industry. It comes with a commercial grade wear layer, incredible core strength and attached closed cell pad for superior noise reduction (IIC sound rating of 62db). This product will not absorb moisture, mold or mildew.

Inspired by the Griffith Observatory perched atop the Hollywood Hills, this luxury 5,078 square foot penthouse is like a mansion in the sky. Suffused by natural light, this penthouse has a unique, upscale industrial style with rough-hewn wood finishes, polished marble and fixtures reflecting a hand-made European craftsmanship.

Inspiration for a bedroom coastal gender-neutral carpeted and blue floor kids' bedroom remodel with gray walls

A block of compressed, dried coir (coconut husk fiber). Coir soaks up 5 times its weight in water, and holds it in the potting mix for plants. Unlike peat moss, coir won't repel water if it dries out. An abundant byproduct of the coconut industry, it's more sustainable than peat. I still add some peat to potting mixes for acid-loving plants like blueberries, but use coir for all other uses. Photo by Steve Masley

Bath room
Example of a trendy gray tile gray floor powder room design in Boston with a one-piece toilet, an integrated sink and gray countertops