Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Living room - eclectic living room idea in New York

Koch Classic Cabinets: Prairie door style-White (perimeter) Beech-Chestnut with black pencil glaze (island) Granite: Leathered Absolute Black
Great room - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor great room idea in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Black, red, and navy accent wood and neutral tones in this living room designed by Meg Zamzow.
Example of a mid-sized classic open concept dark wood floor family room design in Milwaukee with beige walls, no tv and no fireplace

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Meghan Bob Photography
Small transitional light wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in San Francisco with green walls

There is another bed in the adjacent room. Sliding barn doors can be shut for privacy. The room beyond is another bedroom and office. To the left of the photo is a bath and laundry facility. Photo by Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Koch Classic Cabinets: Prairie door style-White (perimeter) Beech-Chestnut with black pencil glaze (island) Granite: Leathered Absolute Black
Example of a small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Example of a transitional bedroom design in Minneapolis

Koch Classic Cabinets: Prairie door style-White (perimeter) Beech-Chestnut with black pencil glaze (island) Granite: Leathered Absolute Black
Home design - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor home design idea in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Koch Classic Cabinets: Prairie door style-White (perimeter) Beech-Chestnut with black pencil glaze (island) Granite: Leathered Absolute Black
Open concept kitchen - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Kitchen - transitional light wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Tuscan home design photo in Tampa

Honey chestnut round dining table from Burke Decor paired with cognac leather Hem dining chairs and an oversized white pendant light.
Mid-sized minimalist light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Sacramento with white walls and no fireplace

The stately Conrad, with its strong, clean lines and tapered legs is perfect for either a parlor or a game room.: The Bruswick table is an 8ft., Chestnut Finish with a tapered leg and shield leather pockets.

The stately Conrad, with its strong, clean lines and tapered legs is perfect for either a parlor or a game room.: The Bruswick table is an 8ft., Chestnut Finish with a tapered leg and shield leather pockets. Add in the 14' Andover Shuffleboard Table and Family Leisure! Shuffleboard in a chestnut finish and the room is complete!

Koch Classic Cabinets: Prairie door style-White (perimeter) Beech-Chestnut with black pencil glaze (island) Granite: Leathered Absolute Black
Small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

This bar basement area was small inside but functional. The idea was to have space for the families that are visiting to have to go relax and play cards or an entertainment area. The sofa is leather with barnwood sides. Coffee table and end tables are hand made and stained with English Chestnut.