Wall Color: Sherwin Williams SW7016 Mindful Gray, Reclaimed Wood Ceiling Beams, Wall Lighting: Restoration Hardware Teardrop Sconces, Custom Game Table, Drink Ledge: Gas Pipe and "Delerium" Granite Top, Gray Leather Theater Seating, Floor: Luxury Vinyl Plank Coretec Plus Hudson Valley Oak 7" Plank, Alyssa Lee Photography

Natural light bounces off of the southern light shelf onto the ceiling and then deep into the space. It also works to shade the interior from hot summer sun while allowing more heat gain in the winter.

This kitchen was incredibly dark with the original kitchen. The antique white cabinetry, coupled with the new ceiling lights as light bouncing all over now. "It's a much more welcoming, I LOVE to cook in the kitchen now", says the customer.

This futon package contains a preupholstered futon cover sewed on. This is the 8" innerspring coil futon mattress by Kodiak. The fabric is microsuede in light brown. Looks just like a sofa and has a little bounce to it.

This new kitchen was designed to not only be highly functional, but to take advantage of the wonderful natural light in the house. Light and dark surfaces, and reflective backsplash as well as mirrored lights above the waterfall island bounce the light throughout the space.

This open concept floor plan was designed with the modern family in mind. The family room, kitchen and dining area are all part of one great space, so you always feel like you're part of it all. High ceilings and light finishes keep things bright and airy and help bounce all the natural light flooding in from the large picture windows. A mix of modern and rustic, this space was designed to be stylish, but warm, inviting and livable. Jake Boyd Photography

Open front foyer with very tall ceilings to allow for plenty of natural light to bounce off of the white walls and beams accented by dark wood.
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Charleston with beige walls and no fireplace

Ballet/Dance room - features a cross-framed under grid system (bounce), marley flooring, full wall mirrors.
Kids' room - craftsman kids' room idea

Photo: Jane Vorbrodt © 2016 Houzz
Example of a beach style living room design in Vancouver

This kitchen was incredibly dark with the original kitchen. The antique white cabinetry, coupled with the new ceiling lights as light bouncing all over now. "It's a much more welcoming, I LOVE to cook in the kitchen now", says the customer.

Your Weekly Dose of Pleasance. Bounce light off of ceilings to create a more even brightness.
Living room - living room idea in Philadelphia

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The Backsplash AFTER: While a backsplash was not at the top of my “want” list, there was a huge space behind the sink and the stove that begged for something. Megan came up with the genius idea of a large mirror. “The mirrored backsplash bounces natural light from the dining room and creates the illusion of a bigger and brighter space,” she says. “I painted the frame the same color as the wall to give it a built-in look.” Plus, I get to gaze at my chandelier when I am doing something as dull as peeling carrots. Photos by Lesley Unruh.

The full renovation of this 3-story home located in the gated Royal Oaks development in Houston, Texas is a complete custom creation. The client gave the designer carte blanche to create a unique environment, while maintaining an elegance that is anything but understated. Colors and patterns playfully bounce off of one another from room to room, creating an atmosphere of luxury, whimsy and opulence.

Custom fixtures bounce warm light around the cozy kitchen of this beach house by Smith Custom Homes.

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Inspiration for a 1960s home design remodel in Portland

his interior design client reached out to me with her newly purchased home. After building trust and adhering to her two rules – can’t change the green paint color and no new furniture – we began with a mood board, bounced ideas off one another and ultimately created a dream space: Photos by: Brennan Wesley

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We updated this bathroom to a modern and timeless black and white palette. The sun is ushered in and light is encouraged to bounce around the space because of the light finishes throughout. Black accents add contrast and really pack a punch.