Example of a beach style light wood floor and exposed beam living room design in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a shiplap fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This second-story addition to an already 'picture perfect' Naples home presented many challenges. The main tension between adding the many 'must haves' the client wanted on their second floor, but at the same time not overwhelming the first floor. Working with David Benner of Safety Harbor Builders was key in the design and construction process – keeping the critical aesthetic elements in check. The owners were very 'detail oriented' and actively involved throughout the process. The result was adding 924 sq ft to the 1,600 sq ft home, with the addition of a large Bonus/Game Room, Guest Suite, 1-1/2 Baths and Laundry. But most importantly — the second floor is in complete harmony with the first, it looks as it was always meant to be that way. ©Energy Smart Home Plans, Safety Harbor Builders, Glenn Hettinger Photography

Dale R. Hubbard
Farmhouse two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Denver

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Cozy platform bed with light wood accents
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Dallas with no fireplace and white walls

Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen remodel in London

John Woodcock Photography
Kids' bedroom - bedroom contemporary kids' bedroom idea in Phoenix with multicolored walls

Example of a mid-sized trendy dark wood floor kitchen pantry design in Los Angeles

Large transitional master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Tampa with white walls

Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, stone slab backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, a double-bowl sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photography by Thomas Kuoh, Interior Design by Jolene Lindner
Bedroom elegant dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom photo in San Francisco with pink walls

©ORG Home
Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor home design photo in Columbus with open cabinets, white cabinets and no island

Interior Design by Karly Kristina Design Photography by SnowChimp Creative
Example of a large trendy open concept brown floor and dark wood floor living room design in Vancouver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace

This once empty yard was transformed with perennial gardens, raised garden beds, a cute chicken coop, and boxwood hedge with a garden gate. The raised beds are home to strawberries, vegetables, herbs, lavender and annuals.

Living room - modern living room idea in Vancouver

Second Floor Guest Bath is a stunner!
Bathroom - country bathroom idea in Grand Rapids

Werner Straube Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 gray tile and limestone tile porcelain tile, single-sink and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a freestanding vanity