Matthew Williams
Example of a farmhouse open concept light wood floor living room design in New York with a music area, gray walls and no fireplace

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

2013 NARI CAPITAL COTY, MERIT AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR A family of five living in a Chantilly, Virginia, neighborhood with a lot of improvement going on decided to do a project of their own. An active family, they decided their old deck was ragged, beat up and needed revamping. After discussing their needs, the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes developed a plan for a covered porch and a wrap-around upscale deck. Traffic flow and multiple entrances were important, as was a place for the kids to leave their muddy shoes. A double staircase leading the deck into the large backyard provides a panoramic view of the parkland behind the property. A side staircase lets the kids come into the covered porch and mudroom prior to entering the main house. The covered porch touts large colonial style columns, a beaded cedar (stained) ceiling, recess lighting, ceiling fans and a large television with outdoor surround sound. The deck touts synthetic railing and stained grade decking and offers extended living space just outside of the kitchen and family room, as well as a grill space and outdoor patio seating. This new outdoor facility has become the jewel of their neighborhood and now the family can enjoy their backyard activities more than ever.

Covered back teak deck in Mountain-Craftsman style, with natural wood burning fireplace and open rafters
Mid-sized transitional back porch idea in Toronto with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Playroom - modern yellow floor playroom idea in Miami with yellow walls

This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye

This Garage is for storage of the family items: the husband's multiple golf bags, and since he is a cyclist, several biks. He has a nice checker sofa/futon/bed matching the floor to be put in this space, and a large flat big screen TVwill be installed on a swivel wall mount between the cabinets to complete his future "man cave"

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Fusion is an innovative new world-class spa series designed by renowned international designer Marc Saddler, manufactured by Gruppo Treesse in Italy and adapted to US electrical and plumbing standards by Aquatica Plumbing Group Inc. Aquatica is proud to be the exclusive US distributor of this innovative spa bath series. The Fusion series of spas from Aquatica take the spa experience to a whole new level; now you not only enjoy the ultimate spa pleasure with your friends or family in the comfort of your home. By purchasing the high-tech Fusion spa from Aquatica, you purchase the ultimate item of luxury and opulence that will be envy to anybody visiting your home. The incredible innovation behind the Fusion range has made possible a whole new system of invisible hydromassage, incorporated into spas that are absolutely seamless in design with no external outlets or jets. The Fusion Lineare’s infinitely balanced full rectangular design means you can now luxuriate in the truly seamless comfort of a spa without edges, which incorporates all the beauty and clean lines of the Fusion pool. Beautiful to look at, but more importantly, superbly therapeutic in its delivery of revitalisating and soothing pleasure from the microjets and air bolsters concealed within the walls. New Standards in Pleasure This marriage of comfort, pleasure and rejuvenation are further added to by the colour therapy system which allows you to select from a range of colours to enhance your mood, the water temperature stabiliser and recirculation system for optimum water temperature and the concealed, handheld shower unit. Form and function are at one in this wonderful new spa from Aquatica. All you could ask for and much, much more. Among the unique characteristics of the Fusion hydromassage bathtub and spa series is the distinctive, overflowing Infinity style rim, creating a seemingly edgeless water surface, as well as the concealed therapy system, which is installed inside a thin cavity located in the inner perimeter of the tub.

The homeowners enjoy a wonderful view from the front porch. The front yard is heavily shaded by large trees, eliminating turf as an option. Instead, we situated a pergola in the center of the space, with a flagstone path providing easy access. This encourages movement through the space and helps to bring the landscape into scale with the property. Photo by www.crewsphotography.com

This is an example of a small traditional drought-tolerant and shade backyard stone garden path in New York for spring.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
1960s living room photo in Dallas

This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

David Duncan Livingston For this ground up project in one of Lafayette’s most prized neighborhoods, we brought an East Coast sensibility to this West Coast residence. Honoring the client’s love of classical interiors, we layered the traditional architecture with a crisp contrast of saturated colors, clean moldings and refined white marble. In the living room, tailored furnishings are punctuated by modern accents, bespoke draperies and jewelry like sconces. Built-in custom cabinetry, lasting finishes and indoor/outdoor fabrics were used throughout to create a fresh, elegant yet livable home for this active family of five.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept ceramic tile living room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design with white walls

This 1970’s Ranch was purchased by a young family with active boys and animals. Changes were needed in this home for the family to be comfortable. With a very limited budget, Obelisk Home was challenged to be creative but keep with the clients sensibilities. We painted paneling, painted trim in custom colors, and took the room to a new level. High gloss paint on brick added to a bright open feel. New art, lighting, furniture and accessories were brought in to work with existing furniture that was incorporated from the clients Oklahoma home. Old, dark and full becomes light, airy and cozy. Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw

Home Gym with black rubber flooring, cool gray wall paint and rich red accents. 18' rope climbing area and boxing bag
Large minimalist black floor home weight room photo in Orlando with gray walls