Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Sacramento with an undermount sink, granite countertops, gray backsplash, limestone backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands, shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Sacramento with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Cory Holland
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and an island

Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The owners, inspired by mid-century modern architecture, hired Klopf Architecture to design an Eichler-inspired 21st-Century, energy efficient new home that would replace a dilapidated 1940s home. The home follows the gentle slope of the hillside while the overarching post-and-beam roof above provides an unchanging datum line. The changing moods of nature animate the house because of views through large glass walls at nearly every vantage point. Every square foot of the house remains close to the ground creating and adding to the sense of connection with nature. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Angela Todorova, and Jeff Prose Structural Engineer: Alex Rood, SE, Fulcrum Engineering (now Pivot Engineering) Landscape Designer (atrium): Yoshi Chiba, Chiba's Gardening Landscape Designer (rear lawn): Aldo Sepulveda, Sepulveda Landscaping Contractor: Augie Peccei, Coast to Coast Construction Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Location: Belmont, CA Year completed: 2015

The simple use of black and white…classic, timeless, elegant. No better words could describe the renovation of this kitchen, dining room and seating area. First, an amazing wall of custom cabinets was installed. The home’s 10’ ceilings provided a nice opportunity to stack up decorative glass cabinetry and highly crafted crown moldings on top, while maintaining a considerable amount of cabinetry just below it. The custom-made brush stroke finished cabinetry is highlighted by a chimney-style wood hood surround with leaded glass cabinets. Custom display cabinets with leaded glass also separate the kitchen from the dining room. Next, the homeowner installed a 5’ x 14’ island finished in black. It houses the main sink with a pedal style control disposal, dishwasher, microwave, second bar sink, beverage center refrigerator and still has room to sit five to six people. The hardwood floor in the kitchen and family room matches the rest of the house. The homeowner wanted to use a very selective white quartzite stone for counters and backsplash to add to the brightness of their kitchen. Contemporary chandeliers over the island are timeless and elegant. High end appliances covered by custom panels are part of this featured project, both to satisfy the owner’s needs and to implement the classic look desired for this kitchen. Beautiful dining and living areas surround this kitchen. All done in a contemporary style to create a seamless design and feel the owner had in mind.

This modern living room features bright pops of blue in the area rug and hanging fireplace. White sofas are contrasted with the red and white patterned accent chair and patterned accent pillows. Metal accents are found on the coffee table and side table.

Laura Hull
Inspiration for a transitional open concept dark wood floor family room library remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

Lara Swimmer
1960s living room photo in Seattle with black walls and a hanging fireplace

Living room - modern formal living room idea in Los Angeles with black walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace

Clopay Reserve Wood Collection carriage house garage doors on a detached Craftsman style garage with living space.
Huge arts and crafts detached two-car garage photo in Atlanta

Patrick Barta
Ornate great room photo in Seattle

William Short
Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor great room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a two-sided fireplace

Transitional eat-in kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, stone slab backsplash and medium tone wood cabinets

In the kitchen looking toward the living room. Expansive window over kitchen sink. Custom stainless hood on soap stone. White marble counter tops. Combination of white painted and stained oak cabinets. Tin ceiling inlay above island. Greg Premru

Example of a large cottage open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room design in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Maintaining disciplined restraint, the palette of materials for each façade is limited to cedar shakes and stone, yet the variety of forms is evocative and dazzling.