Removing a Tuscan-themed pergola and porch swing made way for a tufted leather banquette. This casual seating provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or gather with guests.

Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - contemporary dark wood floor dining room idea in Tampa with green walls

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Family room - mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in DC Metro with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized and bedroom coastal girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom remodel with multicolored walls

Inspiration for a small craftsman u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances, an island and turquoise countertops

photos by Susan Teare
Inspiration for an industrial garage remodel in Burlington

Example of a small trendy single-wall home bar design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Example of a mountain style medium tone wood floor great room design in Seattle with gray walls

Photos by Langdon Clay
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Francisco with no fireplace and beige walls

Breezeway , Solarium between house & garage . Used for morning coffee or for a potting , planting room . Slate floors with custom painted cabinet with slate top & sink . Photo by Dan Piassic

Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages.

Black stained wood trellis, exterior night time image
Elegant patio photo in San Francisco

This award winning kitchen in Maplewood, NJ features St Clair Fine Handcrafted Cabinetry. The curved banquette is attached to an ebony stained birch island. Subzero-Wolf Appliances include ovens, 48" range top, 60"stainless hood and paneled 48" refrigerator. The island top is Carrara marble and the perimeter features Absolute black granite. The back splash is Calacatta marble with gray glass accents, framed with mother of pearl. The oval table is custom made of distressed walnut. Photography by Peter Rymwid See more pics and details here: http://www.subzero-wolf.com/Photos/View/Nantucket-Now"> http://www.subzero-wolf.com/Photos/View/Nantucket-Now"> http://www.subzero-wolf.com/Photos/View/Nantucket-Now

© Greg Perko Photography 2014
Mid-sized elegant medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

wood counter stools, cottage, crown molding, green island, hardwood floor, kitchen tv, lake house, stained glass pendant lights, sage green, tiffany lights, wood hood

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style porch design in Tampa with decking.