Trendy deck photo in Chicago

Classic black and white bath with modern gray elements. Clean and sophisticated. photo credit Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Mid-sized elegant 3/4 ceramic tile and white tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet, gray walls, marble countertops, an undermount sink, black cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

Transitional bathroom photo in Louisville

Urban galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel countertops, an integrated sink, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances and multicolored countertops

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Phoenix with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized tuscan brick floor and red floor entryway photo in Jacksonville with white walls and a dark wood front door

Photo: Corynne Pless Photography © 2014 Houzz
Example of a farmhouse entryway design in New York

Spacious room with beautifully designed built-in closets and storage to avoid using up space to build a whole separate room. The light fixtures on either side of the bed create a clean room avoiding bedside tables and lamps with chords. Another small space with beautiful utilization.

Small danish open concept light wood floor and white floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a media wall and no fireplace

Rett Peek
Kitchen - mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in DC Metro with white walls, a concrete fireplace and a standard fireplace

Bedroom - mid-sized modern guest medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Bathroom - mid-century modern blue tile and glass tile gray floor, single-sink, wood ceiling and slate floor bathroom idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, black countertops, a floating vanity, a one-piece toilet and blue walls

Bathroom - cottage white tile and subway tile gray floor and wallpaper bathroom idea in New York with multicolored walls, a hinged shower door and a niche

Elegant sunroom photo in Minneapolis

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Mid-sized trendy black and white tile alcove shower photo in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet

Dustin Peck
Inspiration for a cottage dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Charlotte with gray walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional built-in desk porcelain tile and brown floor study room design in Other with beige walls