Large trendy galley eat-in kitchen photo in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We love designing warm and cozy spaces that are perfect for hosting friends and family! How do you keep your home feeling merry and bright during the busy Christmas season?

Randy Colwell
Small mountain style 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, open cabinets and granite countertops

Painting the brick fireplace blue and installing a much needed linear mantle brought this outdated fireplace to life. Fresh paint and compfy furnishings make this a go to space for relaxation.

Photography, www.petermedilek.com Prop Styling, www.danielemaxwelldesigns.com
Family room - rustic enclosed family room idea in San Francisco with red walls and a wall-mounted tv

The high/low granite breakfast bar will be a great place for this young couple to feed the kids for a big day at the beach below.
Example of a small transitional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen design in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Design & Supply: Astro Design Centre, Ottawa Canada Photo: JVL Photography We opted for using luxurious materials to add the warmth and glamour synonymous with a more traditional interior. Walnut, marble, brushed nickel and glass were all used to offset simple ivory lacquer cabinetry in the open concept living room. A massive slab of Taj Mahal Quartzite dictated the size of the kitchen island which we kept free of major utilities so that the room would bleed seamlessly into the adjacent living room. The base of the island is natural American walnut. The perimeter of the kitchen houses an industrial range and massive steel hood; which is juxtaposed on a backsplash of mosaic tile. The mosaic is delicate lattice work pattern gently nodding towards the traditional. To add additional depth and dimension to the space we made all the upper cabinetry open glass. The interiors of the glass cabinetry are in the same natural walnut as the island. This unexpected detail is the perfect backdrop to white dishes and crystal stemware. Ultimately the room is elegant and serene.

Andrea Hubbell
Example of a trendy formal and open concept concrete floor living room design with white walls

Example of a transitional dining room design in Oklahoma City

Rebecca Sanabria
Freestanding bathtub - cottage master light wood floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with white walls

10-foot ceilings and generously-scaled windows frame lake views in the free-flowing design of the main level. Photography Credit: Ashley Avila
Example of a beach style family room design in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic living room design in Portland

Lawrence Song & Reid Balthaser
Wet bar - small contemporary single-wall wet bar idea in Denver with gray cabinets and orange backsplash

Example of a mid-sized transitional living room design in Newark with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and gray walls

Inspiration for a modern freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor study room remodel with white walls

The Fontana Bridge residence is a mountain modern lake home located in the mountains of Swain County. The LEED Gold home is mountain modern house designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and the thoughtfully chosen neutral palette blend into the topography of the wooded hillside.

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Living room - eclectic dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Boxwood, Birches and fern make a great mix for a modern garden www.jfaynovakphotography.com
Example of a large trendy backyard tile patio design in Boston with no cover

Some vintage Midcentury pieces here along with a custom made Swarovski crystal sputnik chandelier similar to the much larger one in the NYC Metropolitan Opera House! To know more about this makeover, please read the "Houzz Tour" feature article here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32975037/list/houzz-tour-midcentury-meets-mediterranean-in-california Bernard Andre Photography