A well-known Dallas builder and his family look to Cantoni designer Stephanie Stephenson to infuse their cool, clean-lined home with high-style warmth. Photos by Michael Hunter.

Though DIY living room makeovers and bedroom redecorating can be an exciting undertaking, these projects often wind up uncompleted and with less than satisfactory results. This was the case with our client, a young professional in his early 30’s who purchased his first apartment and tried to decorate it himself. Short on interior décor ideas and unhappy with the results, he decided to hire an interior designer, turning to Décor Aid to transform his one-bedroom into a classy, adult space. Our client already had invested in several key pieces of furniture, so our Junior Designer worked closely with him to incorporate the existing furnishings into the new design and give them new life. Though the living room boasted high ceilings, the space was narrow, so they ditched the client’s sectional in place of a sleek leather sofa with a smaller footprint. They replaced the dark gray living room paint and drab brown bedroom paint with a white wall paint color to make the apartment feel larger. Our designer introduced chrome accents, in the form of a Deco bar cart, a modern chandelier, and a campaign-style nightstand, to create a sleek, contemporary design. Leather furniture was used in both the bedroom and living room to add a masculine feel to the home refresh.

I used Billy bookcases to create an entryway and a bedroom area (the entryway is on the other side of the bookcases). I was able to use the bookcases this way by covering the back with grasscloth and anchoring the tall bookcase to the wall. You can see how I did this here: http://www.engineeryourspace.com/episodes/how-to-make-a-bookcase-wall-divider/

Beach style bedroom photo in Orange County

Green is the New Neutral We combined white oak in a natural finish with a neutral palette of green, cream, and taupe to create a minimal and tranquil primary bedroom. The end result is an easeful space that soothes and restores. SCOPE OF SERVICES Interior Architecture & Design, Project Management, Custom Millwork and Built-In Design and Elevation DrawingsSpace Planning, Furniture, Lighting, Window Treatments, Textiles, and Decor Sourcing and Procurement, Art Curation, and final Styling to deliver a fully realized space.

Mid-sized minimalist master light wood floor bedroom photo in Phoenix with white walls

Elegant powder room photo in Chicago

Designed by Interior Designer, A. Lantz Design, this Lake Charlevoix project was featured on the cover of Traditional Home magazine! This whimsy guest bedroom suite encompasses all things sailing! An ode to lake life, custom sail boat drapery adorns the windows while a vintage sail boat lithograph art piece hangs above the iron bed. Red stripe bedding with blue and tab pillows pop on the crisp white bed sheets while a vintage quilt hangs off the bed. The wall sconces allow for more room on the navy blue wicker side tables and the room is anchored by a beautiful, cozy navy and cream striped rug.

Inspiration for a cottage bathroom remodel in Bridgeport

Superb master bedroom for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase. A family Bilro's bed is matched with blue and white Portuguese inspired tiles to create a breathtaking room. John Dickinson side tables, Tokyo Pop Chaise by Adriade and Formations stool complete the setting. Incredible decorative painting work by Linda Horning and Katherine Jacobus. Blue & White bedspread reproduction of an original family piece with embroidered family crest.

Laura and Boone Parrett created a reclaimed wood wall feature in their bedroom using salvage barn siding. It commingles a clean modern look with a touch of rusticity.

This modern luxury bedroom features a calming palette of neutral tones and sleek lines. A striking slatted wood accent wall adds depth and sophistication, while streamlined furniture enhances the serene atmosphere. A cozy lounge chair by the window invites the outdoors in for ultimate relaxation.

Sophisticated master bedroom. Darker paint colors can definitely work if you have enough natural light coming into the room.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Raleigh with gray walls

This bedroom decor is stunning. Top down bottom up roman shades are also blackout roman shades and have a fabric pattern. Additional bedroom ideas from this home decorator include custom bedding - duvet covers, throw pillows, bolster on a white area rug against dark hardwood floors. Bedroom window treatments should be beautiful and functional. Motorized roman shades and cordless roman shades available. Windows Dressed Up in Denver is also is your store for custom curtains, drapes, valances, custom roman shades, valances and cornices. We also make custom bedding - comforters, duvet covers, throw pillows, bolsters and upholstered headboards. Custom curtain rods & drapery hardware too. Home decorators dream store! Hunter Douglas, Graber and Lafayette. Lafayette Roman Shade top down bottom up Photo.

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in San Francisco

Pink twin bedroom with grey headboards, gold table lamp, faux taxidermy, and striped bedding.
Mid-sized eclectic guest bedroom photo in Atlanta with pink walls

Example of a transitional bedroom design in Denver

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

This stylish home office seamlessly transforms into a cozy guest bedroom with the help of a stunning built-in Murphy bed unit. The sleek design features integrated storage and overhead lighting, adding both function and elegance to the space. A patterned area rug grounds the room, while natural light and a touch of greenery enhance its modern, serene aesthetic. Perfect for maximizing space without compromising style or comfort!