©Janet Mesic Mackie
Inspiration for a timeless mosaic tile floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with a console sink and yellow walls

Photography: Nat Rea
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a country living room design with a two-sided fireplace

Bob Gothard
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bright and airy cottage great room with natural elements and pops of blue.
Inspiration for a small coastal single-wall vaulted ceiling living room remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Sandi Lanigan Interiors Beck Photography
Mid-sized elegant master white tile and porcelain tile alcove bathtub photo in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a hinged shower door

Ken Gutmaker Architectural Photography
Example of a classic gray floor mudroom design in Minneapolis with white walls

Patrick Barta
Ornate great room photo in Seattle

The bungalow after renovation. You can see two of the upper gables that were added but still fit the size and feel of the home. Soft green siding color with gray sash allows the blue of the door to pop. Photography by Josh Vick

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Dining Room
Example of a mid-sized beach style light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Tampa with white walls

Small beach style 3/4 blue tile and mosaic tile ceramic tile and blue floor alcove bathtub photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

Nat Rea
Inspiration for a coastal three-story wood gable roof remodel in Providence

Lakefront living is not often luxurious and conscious of size. The “Emmett” design achieves both of these goals in style. Despite being ideal for a narrow waterfront lot, this home leaves nothing wanting, offering homeowners three full floors of modern living. Dining, kitchen, and living areas flank the outdoor patio space, while three bedrooms plus a master suite are located on the upper level. The lower level provides additional gathering space and a bunk room, as well as a “beach bath” with walkout access to the lake.

Example of an arts and crafts green three-story exterior home design in Baltimore with a hip roof and a metal roof

This renovation project of a 1920s home included a kitchen, bar/mudroom, laundry room, guest bathroom and primary bathroom. This home, located in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, had an unusual layout and a good bit of unused space. The two main goals were to bring the outdated spaces to suit modern living standards, and to better utilize the space.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic painted staircase design in Tampa with painted risers

Great room - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor great room idea in Jacksonville with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Randall Perry Photography Hardwood Floor: 7” Character Grade Knotty White Oak, Randall Perry Photography Stained with Rubio Monocoat Oil in White 5% Custom Wall Color Trim - SW7006 Extra White

Duck Crossing is a mini compound built over time for our family in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC. We began with the small one story guest cottage, added the carriage house for our daughters and then, as we determined we needed one gathering space for friends and family, the main house. The challenge was to build a light and bright home that would take full advantage of the lake and preserve views and have enough room for everyone to congregate. We decided to build an upside down/reverse floorplan home, where the main living areas are on the 2nd floor. We built one great room, encompassing kitchen, dining, living, deck and design studio - added tons of windows and an open staircase, vaulted the ceilings, painted everything white and did whatever else we could to make the small space feel open and welcoming - we think we accomplished this, and then some. The kitchen appliances are behind doors, the island is great for serving and gathering, the tv is hidden - all attention is to the view. When everyone needs their separate space, there are 2 bedrooms below and then additional sleeping, bathing and eating spaces in the cottage and carriage house - it is all just perfect!