This modern prairie-style home features strong horizontal lines complimented by natural stone and stucco. Inside, the open floor plan and contemporary finishes create a warm and inviting space. The expansive outdoor living area is truly an extension of the interior space; perfect for lounging or entertaining.

In this day and age, modern white bathroom designs are quickly becoming the go-to design of many homeowners. However, we strongly believe that even trendy designs can come with a unique look. We incorporated a few elements to create a design that is clean, fresh, and welcoming. The perfect spot to unplug and relax. Black fixtures were used to break the white and create a pop of contrast that really brought the room together.

This 3 light foyer pendant cage from the Larkin collection creates a strong, linear silhouette. The Brushed Nickel finish and steel form of this design will effortlessly accent your home.

Creating a clean, contemporary home was the goal. I chose warm neutral grays with strong accent colors: nautical blues in the family’s lower level. The use of sophisticated neutrals with well-placed color accents creates a warm and inviting yet clean and contemporary home for the family. Anne Buskirk Photography

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Detroit

We designed this sticking fireplace to act as a strong focal point but also as a room divider between the sleeping zone and the relaxing zone of the room. The variation of the concrete tile creates appealing and discrete patterns to the fireplace without overwhelming the space. The addition of the wooden built-in on each side balance the cold of the tile to create an inviting atmosphere.

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Open kitchen, dining, and living rooms open up to the IPE and cable rail deck to create a strong connection between the indoors and the surrounding countryside. Photo by Ken Wyner

This modern prairie-style home features strong horizontal lines complimented by natural stone and stucco. Inside, the open floor plan and contemporary finishes create a warm and inviting space. The expansive outdoor living area is truly an extension of the interior space; perfect for lounging or entertaining.

This modern prairie-style home features strong horizontal lines complimented by natural stone and stucco. Inside, the open floor plan and contemporary finishes create a warm and inviting space. The expansive outdoor living area is truly an extension of the interior space; perfect for lounging or entertaining.

Inside, the apartment has been renovated with the best of Trend products. The master bedroom displays a floor created from Trend Surfaces in Polar Ice color. Refined and bright, this product line boasts an elegant finish and a very strong resistance to impacts and chemical agents.

Modern master bedroom with a 180-degree view of the mountains. Comes with a walk in closet and access to the master bathroom. As general contractors, ULFBUILT creates strong relationships, communicates with care, and delivers outstanding results.

Large country hallway photo in New York with white walls

Centrally located in midtown Manhattan, this stunning one bedroom received a gut renovation from DHD Architecture to create a bright, clean slate for a couple with impeccable taste. Minimally detailed custom millwork and architectural lighting lend itself to the strong urban landscape visible from the floor to ceiling corner windows perched high above 5th Avenue. Interiors kept lines sleek and sophisticated to compliment the decor’s streamline setting. The classic neutral palette combined with bold, modern furniture and a chic array of accessories creates the perfect backdrop for the clients’ expertly curated art collection. Photography: Rinze van Brug 1 Bedroom / 1,400 Square Feet

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

New kitchen for our client's Eichler in the Fairhaven neighborhood. Grain matched walnut and matte white doors create a beautiful combination.
Kitchen - contemporary linoleum floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an integrated sink

The new white bead-board ceiling and wood floors in the kitchen match that of the family room, creating a natural continuity of parallel lines between rooms. The winding veins in the gray and white granite, used as both counter and backsplash, create a subtle and beautiful contrast to the strong lines of the white cabinetry. The brushed nickel hardware and faucets offer shiny, modern accents, and the custom X detail on interior lit cabinets provide a striking focal point for this lovely, duo-tone kitchen. Photos by Greg Hadley

Find these items on www.starfurniture.com or contact Mary Strong for more details: Mary Strong, Interior Designer Star Furniture 16666 Barker Springs Road, Houston, TX 281-492-5494 mstrong@starfurniture.com Mary has over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Nesbitt School of Design at Drexel University. Strong relocated to the Houston area in 2008 from New York, and loves the diversity of Houston because it allows her to work with many different home styles. She enjoys interacting with people, and her skills and experience create beautiful results for her new and returning clients. Mary's preferred style is what she calls "today's traditional." It is a mix of old and new, a fresh version of traditional design. One of her specialties is window treatments. She works closely with Star's drapery designers to create custom treatments for her clients' homes. Contact Mary today for your complimentary design consultation service.

650 square foot condo in which we removed most of the old interior partitions, creating deceptively expansive living space not usually found in properties of this size. Vibrancy introduced through bold color and strong architectural lines