The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a large traditional backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro with a fireplace.

This wood ceiling needed something to tone down the grain in the planks. We were able to create a wash that did exactly that. The floors (reclaimed red oak from a pre-Civil War barn) needed to have their different colors highlighted, not homogenized. Instead of staining the floor, we used a tung oil and beeswax finish that was hand buffed. Our clients wanted to have reclaimed wood beams in their ceiling, but could not use true old beams as they would not be sturdy enough to support the roof. We took their fresh- cut fir beams and used synthetic plasters, paints, and glazes to give them an authentic aged look. Taken by Alise O'Brien (aliseobrienphotography.com) Interior Designer: Emily Castle (emilycastle.com)

The existing 3000 square foot colonial home was expanded to more than double its original size. The end result was an open floor plan with high ceilings, perfect for entertaining, bathroom for every bedroom, closet space, mudroom, and unique details ~ all of which were high priorities for the homeowner. Photos-Peter Rymwid Photography

Transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen pantry photo in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, no island and white countertops

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in Other with granite countertops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen & Breakfast Area
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Other with stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized farmhouse yellow two-story gable roof idea in San Francisco

Master Bath Applied Photography
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a minimalist gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' room design in Miami with white walls

Pool & Back of House
Tuscan exterior home photo in Other

Photo: Farshid Assassi
Example of a country bathroom design in Seattle

Great room - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor great room idea in Denver with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

oak trim; new oak floors; Sub Zero refrigerator; Wolf range & hood; 3cm Brazilian Black granite counters with thumbnail edge detail; 3cm Verde Pavoa granite island with thumbnail edge; lower cabinets painted Seattle Mist by Benjamin Moore; upper cabinets painted Swiss Coffee by Benjamine Moore; island painted Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore; 6" x 13" rhomboid glazed ceramic tile at backsplash by Walker Zanger; photography by Tre Dunham

David Lauer Photography
Garden shed - mid-sized contemporary attached garden shed idea in Denver

Ziger/Snead Architects with Jenkins Baer Associates Photography by Alain Jaramillo
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Baltimore with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Credit: Scott Pease Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor hallway remodel in Cincinnati with beige walls

Kitchen - modern l-shaped kitchen idea in Minneapolis with mosaic tile backsplash, white appliances, brown backsplash, white cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Example of a minimalist kitchen design in Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Baltimore.