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Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

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This New Vernon kitchen features tons of metallic elements through appliances, but counteracts that with natural wood and stone textures as seen through the wood posts, beams and stone floors.

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Beach style white tile and subway tile gray floor shower curtain photo in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

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The Wing Back Chairs counteract the sofa for a diverse gathering place at the heart of the home
Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor, wood ceiling and wood wall family room photo in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The Wing Back Chairs counteract the sofa for a diverse gathering place at the heart of the home
Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor, wood ceiling and wood wall family room design in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Trendy master white tile and subway tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and white walls

Acoustic panels can blend in while dramatically improving the acoustics of the room. While it may not match everyone's style, it counteracts the negative effects of a window wall and is the customer's choice of style.

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This living-room is a place of calm to counteract the chaos of life, a restful nest for daily inspiration and peaceful living. Photos by Marlene Krasko.

On the inside of this classic ranch style home, a clean and neutral white was chosen as a wall color throughout to counteract the shady location. In the kitchen, skylights and large windows allow the outside in. The green of the Eggersmann cabinetry pops against the neutral background of the kitchen.