Photo by Reid Rolls
Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Kids' room - large contemporary girl dark wood floor and brown floor kids' room idea in Los Angeles with purple walls

A gray and white chaise with matching iron floor lamps, statement chandelier and velvet sofa.
Example of a classic living room design in Miami with beige walls

photography by Rob Karosis
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The Expanded Kitchen opens to a spacious Informal Dining Area and the Poolside Garden Beyond. Photo: Cherie Corderos
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Great room with coffered ceiling with crown molding and rope lighting, entertainment area with arched, recessed , TV space, pool table area, walk behind wet bar with corner L-shaped back bar and coffered ceiling detail; exercise room/bedroom; 9’ desk/study center with Aristokraft base cabinetry only and ‘Formica’ brand (www.formica.com) laminate countertop installed adjacent to stairway, closet and double glass door entry; dual access ¾ bathroom, unfinished mechanical room and unfinished storage room; Note: (2) coffered ceilings with crown molding and rope lighting and (1) coffered ceiling detail outlining walk behind wet bar included in project; Photo: Andrew J Hathaway, Brothers Construction

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

A colorblocked wall in Purple Passion provides the perfect backdrop as an enhancement of the artist's own original artwork. We added coffered ceilings with recessed lighting; the interesting definition is created in the new coffered ceiling by adding additional depth with gray paint. This balances the purple wall and coordinates with sofa and animal print on the chairs. A hand-knotted custom rug in a contemporary pattern grounds the conversation grouping, and motorized shades can be lowered to protect the furnishings or raised to any point to expose the beautiful ocean view. Photography Peter Rymwid

Inspiration for a timeless gender-neutral dark wood floor nursery remodel in New York with blue walls

Tray Ceiling with LED Rope Lighting
Trendy home design photo in Tampa

This lovely kitchen has vaulted white wood ceilings with wood beams. The light hardwood floor adds to the open airy feeling of this space. Photo by Jim Bartsch

Allison Corona Photograpahy
Small eclectic living room library photo in Boise with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Open-plan family room and kitchen featuring coffered ceilings and expansive water views flow harmoniously together. David Burroughs
Example of a classic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Baltimore with white walls

Interior design by Kati Curtis Design http://www.katicurtisdesign.com/ Photography by Marco Ricca http://www.marcoriccastudio.com

Example of a beach style open concept light wood floor and gray floor living room design in Miami with beige walls

Modern regency bedroom design by Lindye Galloway Design. Vintage gold chandelier, teal headboard and gold polka dot ceiling treatment.
Bedroom - small transitional guest light wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Traditional white marble New England kitchen with walnut wood island and bronze fixtures for added warmth. Photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and wood countertops

Dining room - large tropical dining room idea in Miami