Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a timeless dining room remodel in Miami with beige walls

photos by Steve Chenn
Example of a classic patio design in Houston

David Tsai, Wirken Photography
Large elegant dark wood floor family room photo in Kansas City with white walls

cgaribaldi
Inspiration for a transitional girl teen room remodel in New York

This fabulous Spicewood, Texas home was built by Seven Custom Homes with interior design done by Jeannie Balsam, LLC and lighting design done by Cathy Shockey with Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

The new entry to this house can be approached from both upper and lower sides of the lot and includes a spacious new entry hall, rebuilt stairs, custom hall closet, new hardwood floors and new doors and windows. The stairway lights are Robert Abbey Bling and the antler chandelier is Roll & Hill's Superordinate Antler.

This was a new construction project photographed for Jim Clopton of McGuire Real Estate. Construction is by Lou Vierra of Vierra Fine Homes ( http://www.vierrafinehomes.com). Photography by peterlyonsphoto.com

Gibeon Photography
Example of a large mountain style ceramic tile enclosed dining room design in Other with white walls, no fireplace and a stone fireplace

Chris Foster Photography
Dining room - mid-sized country dark wood floor dining room idea in Miami with brown walls and no fireplace

Chad Chenier Photography
Transitional formal and enclosed living room photo in New Orleans with black walls

This dreamy master bath remodel in East Cobb offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity with a custom seated space as well as a nice shower with custom features and decided to forgo the typical big soaking tub. The vanity area shown in the photos has plenty of storage within the wall cabinets and the large drawers below. The countertop is Cedar Brown slab marble with undermount sinks. The brushed nickel metal details were done to work with the theme through out the home. The floor is a 12x24 honed Crema Marfil. The stunning crystal chandelier draws the eye up and adds to the simplistic glamour of the bath. The shower was done with an elegant combination of tumbled and polished Crema Marfil, two rows of Emperador Light inlay and Mirage Glass Tiles, Flower Series, Polished.

Tuck Fauntlerey
Mountain style formal living room photo in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Dining Room
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized coastal light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Tampa with white walls

photos by Deborah DeGraffenreid
Large cottage light wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Other

Don Hoffman, Houston, Texas
Inspiration for a rustic galley brick floor kitchen remodel in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, red backsplash and an island

Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style living room design in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Great Room, balcony - Photo: Tim Lee Photography
Example of a large mountain style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv