Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in San Francisco with no cover

Lauren Anderson
Living room - mid-sized transitional enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace, a media wall and a tile fireplace

Interior Design by Sandra Meyers Interiors, Photo by Maxine Schnitzer
Large and bedroom transitional guest and girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom photo in DC Metro with pink walls

Olson Photographic
Home theater - small contemporary enclosed carpeted home theater idea in New York with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Boston with gray walls

Example of an ornate medium tone wood floor sunroom design in New York with a standard ceiling

Dining room - farmhouse dining room idea in Austin

Living room - mid-sized coastal formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Huge trendy formal and open concept living room photo in Philadelphia with beige walls and no tv

Jess Downer & Renata Stone, Big Bear Photo Co.
Living room - eclectic living room idea in Salt Lake City

We designed this space to be a place to relax with friends and as a get away from the other areas of the home. The home has other larger areas dedicated to movies and gaming, so this cozy space makes the perfect spot for a small group to converse. The tiled floor and family and dog friendly fabrics and finishings makes it usable for all.

Photo: Michaela Dodd © 2015 Houzz
Dining room - farmhouse dining room idea in Austin

Inspiration for a modern family room remodel in Los Angeles

Family room - large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Portland with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in DC Metro with white walls

Home theater - huge contemporary enclosed carpeted and brown floor home theater idea in Vancouver with brown walls and a projector screen

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Inspiration for a mid-sized enclosed carpeted home theater remodel in Atlanta with gray walls and a projector screen