Upon entering the penthouse the light and dark contrast continues. The exposed ceiling structure is stained to mimic the 1st floor's "tarred" ceiling. The reclaimed fir plank floor is painted a light vanilla cream. And, the hand plastered concrete fireplace is the visual anchor that all the rooms radiate off of. Tucked behind the fireplace is an intimate library space. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, metallic backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and gray cabinets

Barry Grossman Photography
Trendy ceramic tile great room photo in Miami

Gary Kasl
Living room - mediterranean u-shaped living room idea in San Diego with marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ann Parris
Transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Barry Grossman Photography
Example of a trendy living room design in Miami

Transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Houston with brown walls

Jeff Herr Photography
Freestanding bathtub - asian master beige tile freestanding bathtub idea in Atlanta with medium tone wood cabinets and a one-piece toilet

Christina Wedge Photography
Transitional l-shaped cork floor dedicated laundry room photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and black countertops

Photo: Kat Alves Photography Architect: Erica Severns
Bathroom - contemporary gray tile bathroom idea in San Francisco

Example of a trendy beige tile bathroom design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and white walls

Example of a tuscan stone patio design in Los Angeles with a roof extension and a bbq area

Art Gray
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary single-wall concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, metallic backsplash, paneled appliances, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Example of a country gray floor and shiplap wall mudroom design in Seattle with white walls

All photos courtesy of Havenly. Full article here: http://blog.havenly.com/design-story-amys-600-square-feet-of-eclectic-modern-charm/

Diamond Custom Homes Capistrano in Quail West, Naples, FL Entry parlour, which features dramatic linear gas fireplace, paneled ceiling and walls and a panoramic view of the outdoor living area and golf course beyond.

Example of a large cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Living room - large transitional open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv