In the basement living area, we were required by code to provide an egress window well to allow the occupants to escape the building in the event of an emergency. We solved this need by creating a built-in window seat, which features the beautiful stone work of the retaining wall outside. Who says that subterranean needs to be without natural light and beauty? Photo: Amy Nowak-Palmerini

Mimi Erickson
Example of a farmhouse family room design in Atlanta

Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor bedroom design in Houston with green walls

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in New York

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
Large trendy brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Chicago

Boston Virtual Imaging
Inspiration for a timeless master white tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

With two elementary school age kids and a dog, this clients' kitchen was understandably full of commotion at all times. In the old kitchen configuration, the standard table and chairs didn't allow enough seating to include guests during casual get-togethers with other families (where the dining room was too formal of a choice). This built-in banquette was the perfect answer. The bench cabinetry itself is Shaker in style, but we used contemporary fabric with a big print to make it more hip. Under each seat there are deep, full-extension drawers which provide much needed storage for the kids toys and other bulky items. The custom made dining table sits upon hidden casters for ease of moving. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

Designed by Trez Pomilo Photo Credit: Tish Clark
Elegant kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Example of a large beach style open concept living room design in Miami with white walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and multicolored backsplash

Living room - contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Seattle with a ribbon fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This masterfully appointed kitchen is both beautiful and functional. The large center island has room for seating, storage, open book shelving and wine display. The kitchen is complete with abundant natural light streaming in from the large window, the LRD can lighting, modern mini pendant lights, and under cabinet LED strip lighting. The white and grey quartz gives the beauty and elegance of marble, without any of the maintenance. The polished grey porcelain floor is the perfect anchor point to the dark cherry cabinets. The glass and stone blend for the back splash brings just enough movement and color into this upscale space.

Spin Photography
Mid-sized trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Portland with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

C Garibaldi Photography,
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor foyer remodel in New York with beige walls and a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a contemporary multicolored floor seated home bar remodel in Houston with no sink and open cabinets

Transitional u-shaped gray floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Deana Jorgenson
Mid-sized beach style formal and open concept carpeted and white floor living room photo in Miami with a tv stand, white walls and no fireplace