Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

Large danish u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Breakfast Nook
Elegant dark wood floor dining room photo in Charlotte with beige walls and no fireplace

A custom fold-down bed reveals a pale pink lacquered interior, integrated LED lighting for reading and display, and a custom blue mohair upholstered headboard. The surrounding cabinetry is bleached ash.

Benjamin Benschneider
Example of a mid-sized minimalist two-story wood exterior home design in Seattle

Architecture by Liebes Architects, Photo by Joseph Schell Photography
Patio - eclectic backyard brick patio idea in San Francisco with no cover

the Woods Kitchen is completely an interior space and captures its daylight from adjacent Sun Room and Dining Room above. Borrowed daylight can often alleviate otherwise dark and confining spaces.

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept family room remodel in New York with no tv and gray walls

The goal was to renovate an old apartment building to reinstate the hip, retro look of the sixties, creating multi-use areas within the confines of small existing spaces.

The aqua high gloss ceiling, subtle tone-on-tone trellis wallpaper, small geometric carpet, and bulls eye mirror all help to give this formal living room an open and airy feel. A pair of velvet tufted sofas also make the sitting area feel more luxurious. Photography by Michael Hunter Photography.

The goal was to renovate an old apartment building to reinstate the hip, retro look of the sixties, creating multi-use areas within the confines of small existing spaces.

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This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Inspiration for a small rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

Off White Starmark cabinets with granite counter-tops. Worked with a confined space to create a beautiful yet functional kitchen.
Small elegant galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white appliances, beige walls and no island

Tim Barber
Small trendy gray tile and stone tile marble floor corner shower photo in Denver with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

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

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, solid surface countertops and a one-piece toilet