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Living room - living room idea in Toronto

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style bathroom remodel in Seattle with a console sink and blue walls

Jaap de Vries © 2016 - Houzz
Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Amsterdam.

Trendy bathroom photo in Miami

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Example of a mid-sized transitional white tile bathroom design in Atlanta with multicolored walls

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Laundry room - contemporary laundry room idea with black cabinets and black countertops

Situated on a 3.5 acre, oak-studded ridge atop Santa Barbara's Riviera, the Greene Compound is a 6,500 square foot custom residence with guest house and pool capturing spectacular views of the City, Coastal Islands to the south, and La Cumbre peak to the north. Carefully sited to kiss the tips of many existing large oaks, the home is rustic Mediterranean in style which blends integral color plaster walls with Santa Barbara sandstone and cedar board and batt. Landscape Architect Lane Goodkind restored the native grass meadow and added a stream bio-swale which complements the rural setting. 20' mahogany, pocketing sliding doors maximize the indoor / outdoor Santa Barbara lifestyle by opening the living spaces to the pool and island view beyond. A monumental exterior fireplace and camp-style margarita bar add to this romantic living. Discreetly buried in the mission tile roof, solar panels help to offset the home's overall energy consumption. Truly an amazing and unique property, the Greene Residence blends in beautifully with the pastoral setting of the ridge while complementing and enhancing this Riviera neighborhood.

Siri Blanchette/Blind Dog Photo Associates This living room designed by Marcye Philbrook is textural, soothing, comfortable and contemporary. The cable rail "holding" up the shelves, concrete mantel in a sandy tone, floating shelves in a very textural laminate, modern fireplace with driftwood inside as well as the warm beiges and cool grays playing off of each other remind one of the natural Maine shore.

Beach style carpeted bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls

New to the area, this client wanted to modernize and clean up this older 1980's home on one floor covering 3500 sq ft. on the golf course. Clean lines and a neutral material palette blends the home into the landscape, while careful craftsmanship gives the home a clean and contemporary appearance. We first met the client when we were asked to re-design the client future kitchen. The layout was not making any progress with the architect, so they asked us to step and give them a hand. The outcome is wonderful, full and expanse kitchen. The kitchen lead to assisting the client throughout the entire home. We were also challenged to meet the clients desired design details but also to meet a certain budget number.

Ben Hill
Example of a large minimalist master freestanding bathtub design in Houston with a vessel sink

Inspiration for a huge contemporary galley kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, an island, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Orange County.

Example of a minimalist u-shaped gray floor kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary white tile alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and beige cabinets

Bliss Garden Design

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Home office - transitional built-in desk home office idea in Orange County

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic family room photo in New York with gray walls