Barry Grossman Photography
Trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in Miami with no fireplace and gray walls

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Large trendy formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in San Francisco with beige walls, a tile fireplace, a ribbon fireplace and no tv

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

House of Jade Interiors. Midway new build kitchen.
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Salt Lake City

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone formal garden in San Francisco.

Mango, fuchsia and yellow paper lanterns adorn C9 string lights with green, pink and yellow G50 bulbs.
Home design - small tropical backyard home design idea in Houston

Located in one of the Ritz residential towers in Boston, the project was a complete renovation. The design and scope of work included the entire residence from marble flooring throughout, to movement of walls, new kitchen, bathrooms, all furnishings, lighting, closets, artwork and accessories. Smart home sound and wifi integration throughout including concealed electronic window treatments. The challenge for the final project design was multifaceted. First and foremost to maintain a light, sheer appearance in the main open areas, while having a considerable amount of seating for living, dining and entertaining purposes. All the while giving an inviting peaceful feel, and never interfering with the view which was of course the piece de resistance throughout. Bringing a unique, individual feeling to each of the private rooms to surprise and stimulate the eye while navigating through the residence was also a priority and great pleasure to work on, while incorporating small details within each room to bind the flow from area to area which would not be necessarily obvious to the eye, but palpable in our minds in a very suttle manner. The combination of luxurious textures throughout brought a third dimension into the environments, and one of the many aspects that made the project so exceptionally unique, and a true pleasure to have created. Reach us www.themorsoncollection.com Photography by Elevin Studio.

Light and shadows enhance the subtle variations of color and texture. Barbara Brown Photography
Inspiration for a transitional gray tile beige floor alcove shower remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and black countertops

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Kim Pritchard
Family room - coastal family room idea in Los Angeles

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace

Lynn Bagley
Example of a large transitional l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, white walls and an island

Mater Bath with floating cabinet, built-in LED lighting into the mirror. Linear marble tile flooring with back-painted glass subway tiles. Glass door leads to hot tub and outdoor shower.

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

French Blue Photography www.frenchbluephotography.com
Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Birmingham

The waterfall ends on the benches allow the stone to shine. The textural element of the pendants adds to the feel of the kitchen Photo's Ben Wrigley
Large trendy porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island