Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Example of a small cottage enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Christopher Stark
Small trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with green walls

Gallery wall
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Walls and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams Mesmerize in high gloss, sofa is Bernhardt, ottomans are Lee Inds.
Example of a small transitional enclosed carpeted family room design in Little Rock with a wall-mounted tv and blue walls

A lovely Colonial revival in Larchmont NY was begging for a fresh start. Custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn in a soft grey was fitted into the compact kitchen utilizing every inch of space. A muted palette keeps the space feeling light, allowing the colorful Le Creuset cookware to take center stage. Bosch cooktop, Signature Hardware range hood, Kohler faucet, Kraus sink, Sonoma Marketplace Pure white bevel subway tile 3x6. Cabinetry custom color match to Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist. Countertops in Jet Mist granite by Rye Marble and Stone. Hardware –Bistro pulls and Asbury knobs by Restoration Hardware. GC: Classic Construction Group LLC. Photos, Sarah Robertson.c 2015

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Jim Furhmann
Example of a mid-sized cottage living room design in New York with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop deck remodel in San Francisco with decking and no cover

We helped stylish blogger Erin Hatzis - one half of Suburban Bitches - choose chairs for her new wood and iron dining room table from Restoration Hardware. The silver tabouret chairs she had paired with her old, farmhouse table just weren't working, and Erin needed sorting through the overwhelming number of options available online. She had her eye on the handwoven, antiqued zinc CB2 Reed chair, and Decorist suggested layering in two Pascal Modern Shell Chairs from Overstock (with a sheepskin overlay for added comfort!) to blend the mid-century elements she had in her living room. Shop the room here http://www.decorist.com/makeovers/24/a-rustic-modern-dining-room-makeover Rachel Olsen Photography

Matthew Harrer Photography
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Small transitional kids' gray tile and ceramic tile multicolored floor alcove bathtub photo in Charlotte with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Trendy living room photo in Salt Lake City

Joshua Beeman Photography
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Greenwood Homes , Joy Strotz
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Julie Soefer
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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun side yard landscaping in New York.

Photographs by Troy Thies A closet box separates the sleeping area from the walk-in closet space.
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