Cambria Darlington tubdeck by Atlanta Kitchen Photos by Joe Coulson
Example of a classic bathroom design in Atlanta

This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choregraphed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a Page Kempner sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

This is a beautiful contemporary kitchen we remodeled. We raised the ceilings and removed the ceiling mounted upper cabinets to open up the space. The owners loved the look of a darker stained cherry cabinet which worked beautifully with a light colored Quartz counter top and complementary tile floors. We extended the sink side of the kitchen further into the living area which opened up the kitchen tremendously. A sky light allows natural light to filter into the kitchen from above in addition to the natural light provided by sliding glass doors in the living area. We ran the backsplash tile up to the ceiling behind the range as a lovely accent.

This guest room already had the blue toile wallpaper and draperies. We found the same fabric to upholstere the daybed/window seat and throw pillows, and used a complementary pale blue velvet on the wing chair and tufted ottoman. We added a matching embroidered coverlet and a coordinating bench at the end of the bed. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik

These fixtures can provide unique ambient and accent lighting in your kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and baths. They also are especially great to highlight a dramatic piece of art or a gallery wall. Their simplistic and complementary design works well with other lighting fixtures like pendants and chandeliers adding layers of light. Pure Lighting - Valley Light Gallery

This room was inspired by the drapes. A oft color palette of gray, cream, and orange create a soothing atmosphere. The wood tones in this room add complementary brown hues to the room. Photo by Stefanie Herzer

Advice on interior design is available everywhere—from TV shows and websites to books, magazines and apps. We love seeing people become engaged in design and educated on the wide range of possibilities. But we hope you’ll proceed with caution. It’s not that style errors are a matter of life and death. It’s just that it’s easy to choose designs that aren’t necessarily reflective of your own personality and character. And since you’re typically stuck with your interior design decisions for years, styles that don’t quite fit can tend to grate on you. Interiors that give one person comfort may unleash chaos in someone else. This goes beyond favorite colors or hot trends, right to the heart of interior design, where you find questions of composition, balance, repetition, space and more. The goal is to find that unique combination of design elements that gives you comfort, support and balance. In one home, that perfect balance was struck through the use of symmetry. A pair of comfortable swivel chairs sit beneath matching indigo patterned paintings. Matching bookcases below the paintings contain similar, but not identical, arrangements of books, vases and bowls. Woods and bronzes help warm up the simple white bookcase shelving. Two matching poufs in front of the fireplace provide additional seating. The sofa is accented with a pair of pillows with a blue pattern that echoes the artwork. The effect of the symmetry is to achieve order and simplicity, which I promote at every opportunity. After all, your home interiors should be the setting or the backdrop of your life—not center stage. Antique bronze and blue are complementary colors. Together, they offer a rich palette of richness and depth, which brings out the beauty of wood and stone. In the home office, a unique, whitewash-stained wooden desk rests on metal, Sawhorse-inspired legs for a warm, rustic look. The black leather chair features a contemporary silhouette with an antique brass frame. An adjustable desk lamp has bronze accents. The bookcase combines a sleek, black metal frame with concrete shelves, for another unusual pairing. It’s kept uncluttered for an orderly, peaceful look. Items on the shelves include a bronze-accented lamp and a pair of high gloss-finished wooden bookends. The elegant artwork behind the desk is a simple midnight-blue and bronze with mottled white. Deep blues are again picked up in the rug, which adds a stately vibe with a modern pattern and satisfying texture. Within the framework of symmetry, the living room repeats the blue-and-bronze color scheme. A large midcentury brass clock above the fireplace keeps the natural stone visible, rather than hidden behind a painting or television, while its straight lines and color create a beautiful contrast. The sofa is a soft, neutral blue. The pattern on the round brass side table features echoes the darker blue-patterned rug, as well as the rug in the office, tying the rooms together. Indigo blue books adjacent to bronze vases on the shelves repeat the color scheme. The soapstone-topped coffee table echoes the shape of the fireplace. A pair of tall, matching floor lamps with long wooden bases, brass pulls and simple linen shades combine both the colors and symmetry found throughout the home.

Custom made in the United States, the Chatham collection is part of Kloter Farms solid hardwood furniture offerings. Each bedroom collection has a range of complementary night stands, dressers, chests, wardrobes, etc. Color samples and other customization options can be seen on our website www.kloterfarms.com . Please let us know if you'd like any more information.

Pale-greay wood-grain resin cabinets were installed above and below the new mottled-gray resin countertop that runs along three sides of the kitchen. The island-expanded slightly and given new white lacquer cabinets and a black granite work surface - now stands as a contrasting, yet complementary, element in the center of the room. Long, slotted brushed-steel pulls aligned horizontally on drawers and vertically on cabinets - are a unifying element, and a new hardwood floor warms they way only wood can. The stainless-steel refrigerator and dual oven are now flush with the cabinets. Reed also added touch- recessed LED lights that turn on automatically when a cabinet door is opened, illuminating the interior, plus touch-activated LEDs on the bottom of the cabinets to light the countertop

This traditional two-story boathouse on Lake Joseph is the perfect complementary addition to the rustic main house on Bungay Island. The timber accent frame brings a warm and inviting aura to the space and contrasts beautifully against the dark exterior. Featured on the bottom half is a hidden outdoor shower, great for guests to enjoy at their weekend cottage getaway. Indoors of the boathouse contains a family room overlooking the north end of Lake Joseph with a hidden reading nook, the perfect space for an afternoon siesta! Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

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Chic design group brings you personalized solutions that elevate the modern home to new levels of elegance and functionality with their beautiful Italian cabinetry. This kitchen features European light oak veneer to bring natural warmth that compliments and contrasts the white matt lacquer and deep ebony floor tile. Focal point cooktop wall features porcelain stone slab material “Balet” walls, hidden exhaust hood with accented gold sconce lighting and complementary island hanging fixture.

White Oak flooring is full of light tones that give a crisp, clean feel. It has long been a versatile standard in homes across the U.S. because of its universally complementary combination of deep grayish-brown heartwood and pale white tones. It also carries with it the feeling of tradition. White Oak hardwood flooring is also known for its durability, strength, and resistance to wear, serving as planking for boats and even mine timbers. The amazing decorative flexibility of White Oak hardwood makes it an outstanding floor for all settings and occasions. Our White Oak comes in a variety of colors and stains to suit any decor. Additionally, our FSC certified engineered White Oak floors feature enhanced dimensional stability over standard solid white oak floors.

This traditional two-story boathouse on Lake Joseph is the perfect complementary addition to the rustic main house on Bungay Island. The timber accent frame brings a warm and inviting aura to the space and contrasts beautifully against the dark exterior. Featured on the bottom half is a hidden outdoor shower, great for guests to enjoy at their weekend cottage getaway. Indoors of the boathouse contains a family room overlooking the north end of Lake Joseph with a hidden reading nook, the perfect space for an afternoon siesta! Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Walking into the soothing palette of this primary bath is a pleasure. Angling the freestanding tub softened the lines of the space, added interest and on a practical level, makes cleaning a breeze. The softly veined tile floor is also at the same angle as the tub and extends the lines. Flanking his and her vanities were updated in beautiful grey with marble tops. The shower design continues the complementary theme. The glossy white tile provides a light, clean feeling. The angled frameless shower door is low iron to ensure full clarity. The shower seat, corner shelves, and a hand-held shower head are lovely amenities.

The newly remodeled space produced a gorgeous center island large enough to seat five and house a new Frigidaire gallery dishwasher and an Undermount stainless steel sink. Surrounding the island are two banks of beautiful Wellborn Select Bedford Square style cabinets in Maple with a Sienna stain. The contrasting backsplash behind the range and coffee nook is finished in a 12 x 22 Impero glazed porcelain tile. Two eye-catching Kichler island pendants were added above the central island to soften the space, and a complementary Kichler six-light pewter chandelier was positioned over the dining area to complete the look.

Modern Sophistication Meets Everyday Durability Step into a home redefined by clean lines and thoughtful design. This complete interior remodel showcases a seamless blend of modern elegance and practical luxury, designed for those who appreciate the finer details. Elevated Finishes The foundation of the home features 100% waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, offering the timeless look of hardwood with unmatched durability. To anchor the space, we installed bold 5-inch modern baseboards, providing a crisp, architectural frame for every room. A Designer’s Palette The home’s character is defined by a sophisticated two-tone color scheme. While the walls offer a warm, inviting backdrop, the doors, trim, and baseboards feature a distinct, complementary hue. This high-contrast approach highlights the custom woodwork and gives the entire home a professionally curated feel. Brilliant Lighting & Privacy We’ve opened up the atmosphere with a comprehensive LED thin-can lighting package. These recessed lights offer a sleek, low-profile look while bathing the home in bright, energy-efficient light. To finish the look, brand-new custom blinds were installed throughout, offering the perfect balance of natural light control and contemporary style.

The hallway features warm, inviting wood flooring that runs seamlessly from one end to the other, adding natural texture and elegance to the space. The rich, honey-toned hardwood planks are arranged in a classic pattern, enhancing the sense of continuity and flow. Soft, ambient lighting is provided by strategically placed wall sconces or recessed ceiling lights, creating a cozy and well-lit passageway. The walls are painted in neutral tones, perhaps with subtle decorative molding or artwork to add visual interest. A runner rug, in a complementary color or pattern, adds comfort underfoot and guides visitors through the corridor. Simple, stylish hardware and minimalistic accents keep the focus on the natural beauty of the wood flooring and the warm lighting, making the hallway a welcoming transition between rooms.

A timeless spherical geometry is inherent to the Pluto pendant from Kuzco Lighting. A split line at the globe equator separates complementary plated LED housing from translucent acrylic diffuser. The multiple color options make the fixture a perfect furnishing accent or, in multiples, a focal point.