Construction by Plath + Co. Photography by Eric Rorer. Interior Design by Jan Wasson.
Family room - large transitional enclosed dark wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Dan Cutrona
Dining room - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor dining room idea in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

Along the bustling Boulevard du Montparnasse, stone and iron tables line the street, inviting lively conversations and brief afternoon respites. Inspired by the jaunty elegance of these streetside bistro tables, we took the look of a classic French console table and reinvented it for a contemporary dining room. Known for its durability and one-of-a-kind beauty, each harvested stone creates an exquisite tabletop finish, reflecting texture and color variations that bring artistry and strength into your home. This sophisticated table is the ideal way to connect your dining space with the natural environment.

The Allentown Locker Cabinets are beautifully patinaed metal masterpieces. Made from heavy gauge steel sheet metal, each piece is a hand constructed work of art. Available with two or five doors. Shown paired with the Drank drafting table and the Adams chair.

Dawn T Smith Photography
Inspiration for a small timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
Small mountain style medium tone wood floor living room photo in Burlington with a wood stove and beige walls

The expanded counter space made way for a beautiful double-basin enameled cast iron sink. Photo By Alex Staniloff
Example of a small transitional galley terra-cotta tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and a peninsula

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

Kevin Lein Photography
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in DC Metro with a ribbon fireplace and gray walls

Custom iron table and a mix of traditional and modern chairs give an eclectic feel to this dining room. White ceramic antler chandelier gives a nod to the Aspen location. Photography: Emily Redfield

Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

French Country home built by Parkinson Building Group in the Waterview subdivision and featured on the cover of the Fall/Winter 2014 issue of Country French Magazine

Bold, dramatic and singular home with a relaxed yet sophisticated interior. Minimal but not austere. Subtle but impactful. Mix of California and Colorado influences in a Minnesota foundation. Builder - John Kraemer & Sons / Architect - Sharratt Design Company / Troy Thies - Project Photographer

Mocha grass cloth lines the walls, oversized bronze pendant with brass center hangs over custom 7.5 foot square x base dining table, custom faux leather dining chairs. Meghan Beierle

This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography

Space planning + photos by Wells Design. Material selections by Blue Hot Design. Carpentry + tile by Nitz Home Improvements.
Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Brian Kellogg
Example of a transitional carpeted living room design in Sacramento with beige walls

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro.