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Large trendy medium tone wood floor hallway photo in New York with beige walls

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2017 Houzz
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in New Orleans

Beautiful custom dresser with leather pulls create much needed storage and style on the other side of the room against a simple painted wall. The accent lightning bolt marquee light brings the super-hero theme and floating shelves above create space for rotating gallery of art, toys and of course books. Felt baskets provide easy access to toys, blankets and more books for our little reader.

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Example of a mid-sized danish enclosed light wood floor living room design in Manchester with white walls and a wood stove

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Example of a country home design design in Boise

The client, new to the West Village neighborhood, was looking for a fresh take on a New York City bachelor pad. He wanted something neutral and masculine, but with some careful injections of color to keep it interesting, and of course…with a specific budget in mind. We anchored the space with a clean gray sectional, found a perfect barrel-backed chair with a hint of pattern, and layered the space with a plush rug and modern artwork to finish the look. And as the client was an avid reader, we made a point to have plenty of surfaces to display his book collection. The living room and bedroom are connected by a beautiful pair of french doors, so it was important to carry the aesthetic throughout. We continued in the bedroom with shades of grays and blues, and added some oversized artwork to create a focal point. Overall, the result was an airy, modern space and a perfect reflection of the client’s vision.

Masculine home office showcases this home owner's skills and personality with his original work of art amongst numerous computer language books scattered about on the shelves, which he can access easily with his rolling ladder. Michael John Lewis with Photography4MLS

Opposite wall with same amount of book case frames. Billy Bookcases are an avid readers dream. Max out your storage space with these great bookcases. Photo by - All Assembled

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Small eclectic open concept carpeted living room photo with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Shane Spencer are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation or new build.

As readers of architect/designer Katie Hutchison’s book The New Cottage (Taunton Press 2018), these homeowners approached KHS about designing a second home in Westerly, Rhode Island. Theirs is a double-long lot with street frontage on both ends, a short walk from the water. In addition to the new house, their wish list included a new lap pool (with associated patio) and new garage. Aesthetically, they were looking to create an informally elegant, human-scaled family compound, engaged with the site and connected with the outdoors. They further requested sustainable features/systems and low-maintenance materials. In response, KHS proposed an ell-shaped house that wraps two sides of a lap pool/patio. A porch-fronted two-story gabled component faces the main street and is flanked by the one-story primary suite in one leg of the ell and the one-story kitchen and rear porches in the other leg of the ell. The house is an efficient +/- 2800 square-feet and contains four bedrooms and three and one half bathrooms. A salt-box inspired garage is detached so as not to increase the building massing. It helps shape outdoor spaces and doesn’t block daylight and direct exterior access from the house. It faces the secondary street. Driveways off both streets offer different modes of arrival. The south-facing roof of the two-story volume – which includes three bedrooms and two baths – and the south-facing one-story roof of the kitchen and rear porches, as well as the south-facing roof of the garage support 47 photovoltaic solar panels, providing the bulk of the property’s electric power. Two oversized exterior folding glass doors off the living area and kitchen blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors, welcoming abundant daylight, views of the pool and patio, as well as summer breezes. An airy living/dining area includes a long custom window seat and borders a semi-open kitchen beneath a cathedral ceiling. Living area built-in shelving frames a TV and surrounds a modern efficient pellet stove. A cheerful interior palette of soft hues features pops of color, Scandinavian wallpapers, custom textiles, and a dash of warm wood accents in the form of counters, built-in desks, and custom furnishings. On the exterior, natural shingles side the main volume and environmentally friendly and durable Boral board-and-batten side the one-story components and garage, communicating a legible hierarchy of spaces. The overall effect is a breezy, crisp New England home, pool patio, and garage for today’s living.

As readers of architect/designer Katie Hutchison’s book The New Cottage (Taunton Press 2018), these homeowners approached KHS about designing a second home in Westerly, Rhode Island. Theirs is a double-long lot with street frontage on both ends, a short walk from the water. In addition to the new house, their wish list included a new lap pool (with associated patio) and new garage. Aesthetically, they were looking to create an informally elegant, human-scaled family compound, engaged with the site and connected with the outdoors. They further requested sustainable features/systems and low-maintenance materials. In response, KHS proposed an ell-shaped house that wraps two sides of a lap pool/patio. A porch-fronted two-story gabled component faces the main street and is flanked by the one-story primary suite in one leg of the ell and the one-story kitchen and rear porches in the other leg of the ell. The house is an efficient +/- 2800 square-feet and contains four bedrooms and three and one half bathrooms. A salt-box inspired garage is detached so as not to increase the building massing. It helps shape outdoor spaces and doesn’t block daylight and direct exterior access from the house. It faces the secondary street. Driveways off both streets offer different modes of arrival. The south-facing roof of the two-story volume – which includes three bedrooms and two baths – and the south-facing one-story roof of the kitchen and rear porches, as well as the south-facing roof of the garage support 47 photovoltaic solar panels, providing the bulk of the property’s electric power. Two oversized exterior folding glass doors off the living area and kitchen blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors, welcoming abundant daylight, views of the pool and patio, as well as summer breezes. An airy living/dining area includes a long custom window seat and borders a semi-open kitchen beneath a cathedral ceiling. Living area built-in shelving frames a TV and surrounds a modern efficient pellet stove. A cheerful interior palette of soft hues features pops of color, Scandinavian wallpapers, custom textiles, and a dash of warm wood accents in the form of counters, built-in desks, and custom furnishings. On the exterior, natural shingles side the main volume and environmentally friendly and durable Boral board-and-batten side the one-story components and garage, communicating a legible hierarchy of spaces. The overall effect is a breezy, crisp New England home, pool patio, and garage for today’s living.

The homeowner, an avid reader, has stacks of books in just about every room of the house. Photo by Robin Victor Goetz.
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Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Shane Spencer are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation or new build.

Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Shane Spencer are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation or new build.

Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Shane Spencer are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation or new build.

Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Shane Spencer are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation or new build.

his custom millwork wall brings elegance, organization and creativity together in one cohesive design. Created for a young artist and avid reader, the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry maximizes storage while maintaining a calm, sophisticated atmosphere that feels timeless rather than overly youthful. A combination of deep cabinets, generously sized drawers and open shelving accommodates books, art supplies and ongoing creative projects. Frosted-glass doors soften the visual weight of the cabinetry, subtly concealing its contents while reducing visual clutter and dust collection. Inside, custom drawers finished in soft blue offer a playful nod to the client’s favourite colour. This unexpected detail brings personality to the cabinetry while keeping smaller creative supplies organized and easily accessible. Warm brass hardware and lighting complete the millwork with a refined layer of contrast.

From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.