This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Photography: Nat Rea
Staircase - victorian wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Providence

built in bed, striped quilt, shiplap, built in shelves, open shelves, bed alcove, bed nook, gray armchair, white sofa, striped ottoman Photography by Michael J. Lee

Inspiration for a small eclectic open concept living room remodel in San Francisco with yellow walls

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master black tile and subway tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls

The bathroom was previously closed in and had a large tub off the door. Making this a glass stand up shower, left the space brighter and more spacious. Other tricks like the wall mount faucet and light finishes add to the open clean feel.

Transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Minneapolis with blue walls and no fireplace

Living room - 1950s open concept living room idea in Houston

Transitional concrete floor kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops and ceramic backsplash

Example of a large 1950s medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom design in Other with a standard ceiling

Lisa Weatherbee
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in New York with blue walls

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

The clients were involved in the neighborhood organization dedicated to keeping the housing instead of tearing down. They wanted to utilize every inch of storage which resulted in floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. Cabinetry and counter space work together to create a balance between function and style.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white countertops, turquoise cabinets and window backsplash

Inspiration for a transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Atlanta with blue walls

Large transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor, multicolored floor and double-sink alcove shower photo in San Francisco with blue cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a freestanding vanity and beaded inset cabinets