This study off the kitchen acts as a control center for the family. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms. Green linoleum covers the desk for a durable and cleanable surface. The cabinets were custom built for the space. The chairs are from Overstock.com. photo: David Duncan Livingston

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Example of a classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Seattle with multicolored walls

Lake Front Country Estate Front Hall, design by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Inspiration for a huge timeless wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Other with painted risers

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Lava Rock – a rich reddish-black shade with subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense tropical hues and Trex Transcend decking in Tiki Torch – a warm, earthy shade features rich, reddish-brown hardwood streaking, and is designed to off the look of real tropical hardwoods with slight variations of color and streaking. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Elevations, Trex Reveal railing, Trex Pergola, Trex Outdoor Furniture and Trex Outdoor Lighting – stair riser lights, post cap lights and recessed lights.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Living room - large contemporary enclosed and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Boston with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace, gray walls and no tv

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Boston with gray walls

This house is nestled in the suburbs of Detroit. It is a 1950s two story brick colonial that was in major need of some updates. We kept all of the existing architectural features of this home including cove ceilings, wood floors moldings. I didn't want to take away the style of the home, I just wanted to update it. When I started, the floors were stained almost red, every room had a different color on the walls, and the kitchen and bathrooms hadn't been touched in decades. It was all out of date and out of style. The formal living room is adjacent to the front door and foyer area. The picture window lets in a ton of natural light. The coves, frames and moldings are all painted a bright white with light gray paint on the walls. I kept and repainted the wood mantel, laid new gray ceramic tile in the hearth from Ann Sacks. Photo by Martin Vecchio.

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Charlotte

A large dining room with rustic wood top and metal legs surrounded by bold upholstered head chairs and sleek white side chairs.
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized industrial light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Chicago with red walls

Ipe decking and pergola Photo: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Example of a beach style deck design in Other

John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile bathroom remodel in Columbus with gray walls

Inspiration for a timeless white tile and subway tile alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

This contemporary deck off the kitchen features vibrant orange wire dining chairs paired with concrete benches and dining tabletops supported by black metal legs. A sliding glass door with black trim connects the indoor and outdoor spaces, while a black metal awning provides shade and architectural interest. The wood deck adds warmth and texture, creating a stylish and functional outdoor dining area that complements the modern kitchen interior. Photo by Thomas Kuoh.

Starting as a blank canvas, this debonair home office is designed with a balance of modern tradition and masculine industrialism styles to create a polished at home work space that welcomes the entire family to sit for a spell. Shown in this photo: home office, custom etagere, architectural moulding, accessories, antiques & finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Trex Transcend decking features a capped composite design, which prevents molding and is also fade and scratch resistant, which helps decks to maintain their vibrant color and luxurious finish.

JOAN DYER
Example of a trendy dining room design in Austin with gray walls

Designed by Cameron Snyder, CKD and Julie Lyons. Removing the former wall between the kitchen and dining room to create an open floor plan meant the former powder room tucked in a corner needed to be relocated. Cameron designed a 7' by 6' space framed with curved wall in the middle of the new space to locate the new powder room and it became an instant focal point perfectly located for guests and easily accessible from the kitchen, living and dining room areas. Both the pedestal lavatory and one piece sanagloss toilet are from TOTO Guinevere collection. Faucet is from the Newport Brass-Bevelle series in Polished Nickel with lever handles.

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York with white walls