Christopher Jones Photography
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

Example of a beach style open concept light wood floor living room design with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Paper White Paint Trim: Benjamin Moore White Heron Joe Kwon Photography
Example of a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

They say lively conversation is the spice of life. And we are talking kitchens – so if open floor plans are de rigueur, and guests gravitate to the kitchen, why is it so difficult to have a multi-person conversation while sitting? Eating islands (and peninsulas) are in vogue for good reason: we spend most of our time in the kitchen socializing while we prep and cook. The problem is that when seated in a row, one can usually only see the person to either side. The guest on either side of your immediate neighbor is left out. Changing that straight line to convex has several effects, not the least of which is livelier conversation. The shape adds to the circumference, providing more personal space for all seated, while not intruding too much (often not more than eight inches); a gentle curve permits all guests to see each other with a nod of the head. Curves tend to soften objects, so a convex island adds a feeling of sensuality. Photography ©2014 Adam Gibson

Modern Farmhouse style kitchen with apron sink and stainless steel fixtures. The gray Zodiaq quartz perimeter coordinates well with the Viatera quartz Island counter tops. Cabinetry are inset shaker flat panel style painted Alabaster white with upper glass fronts. Character grade hickory hardwood floors. (Ryan Hainey)

This master bedroom retreat leads right to the outside living space, for an owner's sitting area...just step through the beautiful French mahogany doors to experience the SC Lowcountry at its best.

A close-up view of the kind of attention to detail that makes this home - and all Coastal Signature Homes - so special. Crown molding, cornices, cottage trim over doors and windows...all clean and pristine. This is a special home - one meant to last and be enjoyed.

Alise O'Brien Photography
Beach style freestanding desk light wood floor study room photo in St Louis with white walls

Photography: Werner Straube
Mid-sized transitional formal brown floor and dark wood floor living room photo in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Photos: Warren Jagger
Inspiration for a country u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Providence with white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

A lovely spa bathroom with both a view to one area of the yard and a door out to the pool. Photography - Dan Piassick House design - Charles Isreal
Drop-in bathtub - transitional drop-in bathtub idea in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Tuscan open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a huge transitional u-shaped brick floor and white floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Emily Followill
Living room - coastal formal living room idea in Atlanta with a standard fireplace and white walls

A bright, colorful bunk room that sleeps 8 comfortably is a big hit with the little ones in this family. Ceiling beams were painted bright white and contrasted with the apple green paint on the ceiling. Turquoise and acid green bedding brings a color pop to this fun space.