Trendy deck photo in San Francisco

In a tonal world, it’s all about texture. This loft’s main living area is a blend of tonal greys and charcoals. The look is a perfect fit within the loft’s cool, masculine and industrial aesthetic. When creating this space with tonal fabrics, texture played a key role in providing depth, warmth and a feeling of home. And, the nearly 20-foot-long plunging draperies layered over sheers provide a sense of grandeur and cohesion throughout the loft. When designing, you don’t always have to use bright colors and ornate patterns to create interest. Smartly mixing textures and different types of fabrics also creates depth and interest in a room. And by including a piece of art (like the moon series) or reupholstering a vintage chair, you can add authentic stories and character that make the end result over the moon. You can watch designer Alex Gaston’s transformation of the entire loft at perspective.sunbrella.com. Included on the site are eight episodes chronicling Alex’s design process, design tip videos, articles about the project, a photo gallery and a full décor guide.

Amber Jane Barricman
Beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Built to last. Notice lovely Japanese White Pine framing corner of the house.
Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic stone landscaping in Manchester.

Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Family room sectional and ottoman from by Osmond Designs.
Family room - large transitional open concept carpeted family room idea in Salt Lake City with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Chicago with gray walls

Susan Teare
Example of a mountain style tiny house design in Burlington

Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and white countertops

For this kitchen we used slate instead of tile for the more rustic casual feel the builder requested. Notice the large platter and pottery in the far corner. This home tour was in 2002.

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

David Heald, Photographer, Devore Assoc. Landscape Architect
This is an example of a huge traditional landscaping in New York.

Custom saloon door outdoor shower
Example of a beach style outdoor shower deck design in Boston with decking and no cover

This large kitchen was desperately needing a refresh. It was far to traditional for the homeowners taste. Additionally, there was no direct path to the dining room as you needed to enter through a butlers pantry. I opened up two doorways into the kitchen from the dining room, which allowed natural light to flow in. The former butlers pantry was then sealed up and became part of the formerly to small pantry. The homeowners now have a 13' long walk through pantry, accessible from both the new bar area and the kitchen.

Bliss Garden Design
Photo of a coastal full sun front yard landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a transitional master beige floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Frank Ooms
This is an example of a modern porch design in Austin.