“Green Roof”. Deep green accents complement the wood tones in the family room. Interior Designer Phyllis Taylor says that the deer motif began unexpectedly with a trip to New York’s Chelsea where she discovered a shop the offered multiple paintings of deer and antlers.

Nursery design and decoration for baby girl. Neutral and stylish. Photos: August and Iris Photography
Mid-sized transitional girl carpeted and gray floor nursery photo in Boston with gray walls

Rikki Snyder
Living room - large transitional enclosed and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a wood fireplace surround

This porch overlooking the river and marsh is peaceful and relaxing. With outdoor furniture, a barbecue with. a vent hood, it feels like youre inside, but you get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoor breezes!

Inspiration for a timeless gray floor, single-sink and wall paneling bathroom remodel in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Enclosed dining room - large transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls and no fireplace

Lux on the Lake, where the kitchen flows effortlessly into everyday life. The quartzite waterfall island anchors the space with seating for four, while sculptural brass pendants draw the eye upward. Beyond, a sunlit breakfast nook framed by black steel windows invites slow mornings and lingering conversations. White oak, natural stone, and soft leather seating come together in a space designed not just for cooking, but for connection.

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor dedicated laundry room design in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for an eclectic kids' bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

Example of a huge classic master carpeted bedroom design in Other with brown walls

Example of a 1960s white two-story house exterior design in Sacramento with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Example of a trendy dining room design in Indianapolis

Providing an exceptional example of country living in a guard-gated community, the Turtle Lake Residences include these finely detailed homes painstakingly designed by Saroki Architecture. Situated on estate-sized lots set amidst the beauty reminiscent of northern Michigan, these homes offer a blend of privacy and luxury.

Felix Sanchez
Study room - large transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Houston with gray walls

Overall Kitchen shot. Slots in back of island are for return air. photo by Tyler Mallory
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Historic Home lies at the heart of Michael Carter’s passion for interior design. Well versed in the academics of period architecture and antiques, Carter continues to be called on to bring fresh and inspiring ideas to historic properties that are undergoing restoration or redecoration. It is never the goal to have these homes feel like museums. Instead, Carter & Company strives to blend the function of contemporary life with design ideas that are appropriate – they respect the past in a way that is stylish, timeless and elegant.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in San Francisco

Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a tuscan freestanding desk study room design in Santa Barbara with beige walls

Transitional dark wood floor single front door photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a medium wood front door