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Inspiration for a mid-century modern light wood floor living room library remodel in Philadelphia with white walls

Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
Large beach style gender-neutral carpeted and multicolored floor playroom photo in Minneapolis with white walls

John Wilbanks Photography
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept light wood floor family room library design in Columbus with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Brad + Jen Butcher
Family room library - large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room library idea in Nashville with gray walls

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

Photo by Ryann Ford
Staircase - scandinavian wooden l-shaped staircase idea in Austin with wooden risers

Richard Cadan Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in New York with white walls

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

John Wilbanks Photography
Elegant walk-out basement photo in Seattle with beige walls

Example of a large transitional freestanding desk home office library design in Orange County

Example of a minimalist closet design in Miami

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2015 Houzz
Trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase photo in Toronto

Home theater - huge industrial enclosed dark wood floor home theater idea in New York with brown walls and a media wall

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and large transitional girl dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Living room library - large modern open concept living room library idea in Miami with gray walls and a media wall

Photography by Jonathan Padilla
Living room library - large contemporary enclosed gray floor living room library idea in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Home office - small contemporary built-in desk home office idea in New York with white walls