The hallway of a master suite dressed up in paneled wainscoting and rounded at both ends opens toward a second floor balcony with sound views. Above the crown moulding, the ceiling features the fine curves of a shallow barrel vault.

Summer Beauty onion surround the stone entry columns while the Hydrangea begin to glow from the landscape lighting. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Governor's House Entry by Lisa Tharp. 2019 Bulfinch Award - Interior Design. Photo by Michael J. Lee
Example of a beach style wooden curved wood railing staircase design with painted risers

Trendy enclosed living room photo in San Francisco with no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Brantley Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean curved metal railing staircase remodel in Miami

Kim Sargent
Large trendy master multicolored tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in Wichita with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets and blue countertops

Mid-sized beach style painted curved staircase photo in Other with painted risers

Custom iron stair rail in a geometric pattern is showcased against custom white floor to ceiling wainscoting along the stairwell. A custom brass table greets you as you enter. Photo: Stephen Allen

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Roger Wade Studio
Patio - rustic patio idea in Other with a roof extension

This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz

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Black and Gold Photography, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Brownie Harris
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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Using a bold Indoor/Outdoor area rug in the entrance foyer is a perfect example illustrating that you do not have to sacrifice practicality for high-design. The silver table from Z Galleries adds a touch of elegance as well as serving as a practical surface to place keys, bags, etc. Bannister, railings and stair risers painted "almost" black" and cause you to gaze up to the chandelier. Wide crown molding was installed and painted in high gloss to contrast with the sophisticated gray-mauve color that was painted on the walls. Photography: Adam Macchia

KuDa Photography
Elegant wooden curved staircase photo in Portland