Inspiration for a large transitional open concept carpeted and beige floor home theater remodel in Atlanta with gray walls and a projector screen

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage slate floor enclosed dining room remodel in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Philadelphia with brown walls and a brown front door

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Living room - large modern open concept porcelain tile living room idea in San Francisco with a bar, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Charleston with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a farmhouse medium tone wood floor living room design in Seattle with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

Bathroom - contemporary white tile bathroom idea in New York with a trough sink

Large elegant l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Photos by Patrick Brickman. 55" TV inserted into custom shelving with a Klipsch speaker. Distributed audio/video, climate control and automated lighting are part of the control system.

Large trendy open concept and formal white floor living room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

Incorporating architectural design elements such as this herringbone ceiling, custom hood and range, wood floor, and custom backsplash create the perfect kitchen.

Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Example of a farmhouse formal light wood floor and beige floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Phoenix with no fireplace and brown walls

Inspiration for a huge transitional enclosed dark wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling family room remodel in Houston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, beige walls and a media wall