Porcelain tile flooring and custom-built narrow shelving to maximize storage space
Transitional kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

powder room: antique haveli shutter mirror frame, tiny sink w/ unlacquered brass single-hole gooseneck fixture & recessed slate soap nook. indigo & ochre design

Danny Piassick
Cottage carpeted bedroom photo in Dallas with white walls

Bedroom - shabby-chic style bedroom idea in Los Angeles

Transitional bedroom photo in Salt Lake City

Rufty Homes was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders with its “Room of the Year” award, as well as a platinum award for “Interior Design: Kitchen”, in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA). For the past 6 years, Rufty Homes has been named top custom home builder by Triangle Business Journal.

A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography

His vanity done in Crystal custom cabinetry and mirror surround with Crema marfil marble countertop and sconces by Hudson Valley: 4021-OB Menlo Park in Bronze finish. Faucet is by Jado 842/803/105 Hatteras widespread lavatory faucet, lever handles, old bronze. Paint is Benjamin Moore 956 Palace White. Eric Rorer Photography

Living room - 1950s open concept living room idea in Houston

Stephen Allen
Inspiration for a transitional green tile dark wood floor and brown floor powder room remodel in Los Angeles with open cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Photo byAngie Seckinger Small walk-in designed for maximum use of space. Custom accessory storage includes double-decker jewelry drawer with velvet inserts, Maple pull-outs behind door for necklaces & scarves, vanity area with mirror, slanted shoe shelves, valet rods & hooks.

Pepper Watkins
Staircase - industrial wooden l-shaped staircase idea in DC Metro with wooden risers

Eclectic family room library photo in New York

Red double doors leading into the foyer with stairs going up to the second floor. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Entryway - large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor entryway idea in New York with white walls and a red front door

Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4018714/list/My-Houzz--An-Antique-Cape-Cod-House-Explodes-With-Color

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal master porcelain tile alcove bathtub remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

On a quiet cul-de-sac not too far from downtown San Luis Obispo lies the contemporary craftsman styled Clausen Residence. The challenges that accompanied this project were what, in the end, made it so interesting. The buildable area of the site is very small due to the fact that almost half of the property is occupied by a biological open space easement, established to protect the creek that runs behind the lot. In addition to this, the site is incredibly steep, which lent itself well to a stair stepped 3-story floor plan. Strict height restrictions set by the local jurisdiction governed the decision to bury the garage in the hill, and set the main living space on top of it, accompanied by the children’s bedrooms and game room further back on the site. The 3rd floor is occupied fully by the master suite, which looks down on the back yard below. Off of the great room is a vast deck, with built in barbecue, fire place and heaters, ideal for outdoor entertaining year round. The house, adorned in lap siding and true craftsman details is flanked by gorgeous oak trees and the creek beyond.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Basement game room - large eclectic carpeted and multicolored floor basement game room idea in Milwaukee

master bedroom
Urban bedroom photo in San Francisco with white walls