We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

This pool and spa is built in an affluent neighborhood with many new homes that are traditional in design but have modern, clean details. Similar to the homes, this pool takes a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long lap pool that the client desired with plenty of room for a separate spa. The two bodies of water, though separate, are visually linked together by a custom limestone raised water feature wall with 10 custom Bobe water scuppers. Quality workmanship as required throughout the entire build to ensure the automatic pool cover would remain square the entire 50 foot length of the pool. Features of this pool and environment that enhance the aesthetic appeal of this project include: -Glass waterline tile -Glass seat and bench tile -Glass tile swim lane marking on pool floor -Custom limestone coping and deck -PebbleTec pool finish -Synthetic Turf Lawn This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Upscale staging of a living room in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Upscale staging of a dining room in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

Inspiration for a contemporary marble floor and wallpaper foyer remodel

We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

This is an addition to an existing home in Orinda. Orinda is a bedroom community located near Berkeley, CA with a superb school district and an affluent constituency. We added a new wing with a game room and bedroom above it, rebuilt and enlarged the entry deck and stairs, new front door, added a concrete walkway with integral retaining wall behind the house, and added a new outdoor terrace with outdoor kitchen. Photo:Indivar Sivanathan

We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Upscale staging of a living room in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

Upscale staging of a bathroom in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

Transitional exterior home photo in Atlanta

Upscale staging of a family room in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

Upscale staging of a home office in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

We moved away from our usual light, airy aesthetic toward the dark and dramatic in this formal living and dining space located in a spacious home in Vancouver's affluent West Side neighborhood. Deep navy blue, gold and dark warm woods make for a rich scheme that perfectly suits this well appointed home. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Transitional exterior home idea in Atlanta

Upscale staging of a dining room in the affluent Avondale Estates of Sarasota, Florida. Staging design by Doshia Wagner. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

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Home bar - contemporary single-wall dark wood floor home bar idea in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash and brown countertops