William Quarles
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Rachel Gross
Example of a classic enclosed dark wood floor family room library design with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden l-shaped open and metal railing staircase idea in Denver

Design and construction : EBHCI Cabinetry: Innovative Casework Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Kids' bedroom - bedroom transitional girl light wood floor kids' bedroom idea in San Francisco with blue walls

Example of a classic light wood floor great room design in New York with white walls

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a cottage kitchen remodel in Boise

Mid-sized arts and crafts wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Charles Quinn Photography
Inspiration for a light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in Austin with white walls

Custom built-ins were added to create a homework area for our client's children. A chair in the far corner provides a space for the mother to sit and supervise homework time. A custom tack board is installed above the desktop. photo credit: Robert Englebright

Example of a trendy staircase design in San Francisco with white walls

Home office library - mid-sized traditional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library idea in New York with brown walls

Tim Krueger
Family room - country family room idea in Orange County

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Example of a classic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room design in Raleigh with brown walls

Built-in storage and bookcases in a narrow 3-story beach house in Playa del Rey, CA
Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden l-shaped open and glass railing staircase idea in Los Angeles

A traditional staircase gets a blast of color in the side wall built-in bookcase and the primary color globe lighting within the stair atrium. Sam Oberter Photography | www.samoberter.com

The living room is now open to the kitchen and new library. The wood floors, stair tile, and railing are original to the 1936 home. The oak coffee table is custom made.

Small contemporary mixed siding exterior home idea in Houston

Example of a transitional carpeted and gray floor basement design in Philadelphia