Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Chicago

Shari Misturak of IN Studio & Co. Interiors - Traditional fireplace is juxtaposed with modern finishes and furniture lines. Vixen chandelier from Corbett lighting dresses the soaring ceilings. Pearl leather sofa and chairs, Bernhardt bench, Lexington Aquarius round accent table with shell inlay, Donna Karen silk pillows, custom traversing draperies, linen and cashmere throw, Nourison custom area rug, Benjamin Moore Sail Cloth wall color.

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Chicago

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Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Chicago with blue walls

Max Wedge Photography
Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Detroit with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Family room - huge contemporary open concept family room idea in Chicago with a tv stand

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Chicago

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Chicago

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Trendy living room photo in Chicago

Our vision for this new-build condo was to create a captivating space that celebrates our client’s individuality, bringing together a diverse mix of styles, textures, and elements while maintaining a cohesive and contemporary feel. It combines the fresh, clean look of white as the predominant color with eclectic accents that add our client’s personality and character to the space. There are several “areas'' within this multi-functional space. A large sectional in a greige velvet serves as the centerpiece of the seating area, grounded by pops of blue and pink in the custom Morrocan rug. The cobalt blue theme is carried throughout, seen in the accents, art and even the ombre glass console table of the entry. A set of two blue swivel chairs by the windows, are the perfect setting for a glass of wine in the early evening as the light glistens in through the custom white sheers. The airy dining table is made of glass and carved marble and surrounded by chrome sculptural dining chairs. Above, the multi-faceted antique mirror multi-pendant chandelier drips down from the high ceiling. Our client’s antique carved wood chairs, reupholstered in a linen zebra, flank the selenite and brass bar cabinet. In the corner by the fireplace, a lucite and cowhide desk is paired with a brightly colored vintage chair. On the right of the fireplace, a leather swing, perfectly suited for reading. Lastly, the white kitchen with shimmering blue quartzite countertops brings the design in full circle.

Residential And Home Decorating Many homes have unique spaces that create a decorating challenge. We can help you make the most of your rooms by giving you expert advice on furniture selection and placement. You will find we can help you make the most of your space in both style and function. Our professional interior designers can help you visualize your space and create balance with the proper scale, heights and colors.

Carrie Miko / Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design
Sunroom - contemporary sunroom idea in Chicago

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Photographer: Danielle Mason
Mid-sized elegant formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Orlando with yellow walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Our vision for this new-build condo was to create a captivating space that celebrates our client’s individuality, bringing together a diverse mix of styles, textures, and elements while maintaining a cohesive and contemporary feel. It combines the fresh, clean look of white as the predominant color with eclectic accents that add our client’s personality and character to the space. There are several “areas'' within this multi-functional space. A large sectional in a greige velvet serves as the centerpiece of the seating area, grounded by pops of blue and pink in the custom Morrocan rug. The cobalt blue theme is carried throughout, seen in the accents, art and even the ombre glass console table of the entry. A set of two blue swivel chairs by the windows, are the perfect setting for a glass of wine in the early evening as the light glistens in through the custom white sheers. The airy dining table is made of glass and carved marble and surrounded by chrome sculptural dining chairs. Above, the multi-faceted antique mirror multi-pendant chandelier drips down from the high ceiling. Our client’s antique carved wood chairs, reupholstered in a linen zebra, flank the selenite and brass bar cabinet. In the corner by the fireplace, a lucite and cowhide desk is paired with a brightly colored vintage chair. On the right of the fireplace, a leather swing, perfectly suited for reading. Lastly, the white kitchen with shimmering blue quartzite countertops brings the design in full circle.

For more info and sources, copy and paste this link into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/dining-room-designed-by-carla-aston / Miro Dvorscak, photographer

Our vision for this new-build condo was to create a captivating space that celebrates our client’s individuality, bringing together a diverse mix of styles, textures, and elements while maintaining a cohesive and contemporary feel. It combines the fresh, clean look of white as the predominant color with eclectic accents that add our client’s personality and character to the space. There are several “areas'' within this multi-functional space. A large sectional in a greige velvet serves as the centerpiece of the seating area, grounded by pops of blue and pink in the custom Morrocan rug. The cobalt blue theme is carried throughout, seen in the accents, art and even the ombre glass console table of the entry. A set of two blue swivel chairs by the windows, are the perfect setting for a glass of wine in the early evening as the light glistens in through the custom white sheers. The airy dining table is made of glass and carved marble and surrounded by chrome sculptural dining chairs. Above, the multi-faceted antique mirror multi-pendant chandelier drips down from the high ceiling. Our client’s antique carved wood chairs, reupholstered in a linen zebra, flank the selenite and brass bar cabinet. In the corner by the fireplace, a lucite and cowhide desk is paired with a brightly colored vintage chair. On the right of the fireplace, a leather swing, perfectly suited for reading. Lastly, the white kitchen with shimmering blue quartzite countertops brings the design in full circle.

This "high energy" collection is part of a new category: glamorous transitional. Occasional tables are elegantly styled and feature brass plated metal frames. Added details such as embossed leather, antiqued mirror, and quilted bonded fabric add unique elements to these high style, elegant accents.

Max Wedge Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops