Karen Cole
Patio kitchen - farmhouse patio kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Premium Wide Plank Maple kitchen island counter top with sealed and oiled finish. Designed by Rafe Churchill, LLC
Example of a mid-sized cottage galley eat-in kitchen design in New York with beaded inset cabinets, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and green cabinets

To create an elegant, light-filled look, Suzanne painted the walls and cabinetry the same creamy white and then continued the less-is-more palette with white marble countertops, a white tile backsplash, and linen barstools. Suzanne worked with Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria to create new cabinetry while retaining the kitchen's original layout. "We strengthened the room's architectural envelope," she says. "Once that's in place, a room requires less decorating." Together, they designed Shaker-style cabinets topped with weighty molding and a handsome island with dining table-like legs. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 gray tile, white tile and porcelain tile cement tile floor and multicolored floor corner shower remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Bates Masi Architects LLC
Trendy backyard deck photo in New York with decking and no cover

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.

This beautiful family home is located in Brighton, Ontario. Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Example of a large arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Toronto with a hip roof

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style galley porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, slate backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Kitchen pantry - transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry idea in Vancouver with open cabinets, gray cabinets and no island

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard formal garden in New York.

Werner Segarra
Tuscan beige two-story exterior home photo in Phoenix

A mountain house dining room designed by Robert Brown in Cashiers, North Carolina.
Example of a classic great room design in Atlanta

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Inspiration for a large transitional formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Miami with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Ceiling paint is Benjamin Moore Midnight Navy in high gloss, chandelier is Robert Abbey, bench is Lee Inds., floor lamp is Nuevo, bed is Bernhardt, lamps are Currey & Company, wallpaper is Osborne & Little

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Mid-sized elegant wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Jane Beiles
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed carpeted living room remodel in New York with blue walls

Brandon Shigeta
Mid-sized minimalist built-in desk white floor study room photo in Los Angeles with white walls