A partial view of the office which is also used for cello lessons.
Large transitional porcelain tile and gray floor basement photo in DC Metro with a bar, gray walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in Denver with orange walls

A room which the couple weren’t sure how it should be used. We suggested a baby grand piano for two reasons, i.e the piano speaks to elegance and it offered an opportunity for the children to take lessons (which they have done). The soft shades of gold are seen in the faux painted horizontal stripes on the walls. The silk fabrics used in the window treatments and seating add to the soft warmth and everything is grounded by the Saxony wool and silk red and gold area carpet. The black cube styled tables were custom made and finished in high gloss to coordinate with the piano. Accessories and art were selected to color coordinate. Photography: Denis Niland

Designer Brittany Hutt received a new office, which she had the pleasure of personally designing herself! Brittany’s objective was to make her office functional and have it reflect her personal taste and style. Brittany specified Norcraft Cabinetry’s Gerrit door style in the Divinity White Finish to make the small sized space feel bigger and brighter, but was sure to keep storage and practicality in mind. The wall-to-wall cabinets feature two large file drawers, a trash pullout, a cabinet with easy access to a printer, and of course plenty of storage for design books and other papers. To make the brass hardware feel more cohesive throughout the space, the Dakota style Sconces in a Warm Brass Finish from Savoy House were added above the cabinetry. The sconces provide more light and are the perfect farmhouse accent with a modern touch.

2013: The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. As the site is located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the home aims to capture cross breezes through outdoor entertainment spaces. The home features three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard and a screened porch. The main level floor plan centers on common living spaces, while allowing for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Architect: Wayne Visbeen - www.visbeen.com Builder & Interior Designer: Custom Classics

2013: The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. As the site is located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the home aims to capture cross breezes through outdoor entertainment spaces. The home features three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard and a screened porch. The main level floor plan centers on common living spaces, while allowing for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Architect: Wayne Visbeen - www.visbeen.com Builder & Interior Designer: Custom Classics

This compact bathroom was added to support a home-based swim lesson business — giving young swimmers quick, convenient access without tracking water through the main house. Clean white subway tile, matte black fixtures, a black-framed glass shower enclosure, and dark slate-style floor tile keep the space looking sharp while standing up to the daily demands of a poolside environment.

Arts and crafts laundry room photo in Minneapolis

2013: The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. As the site is located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the home aims to capture cross breezes through outdoor entertainment spaces. The home features three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard and a screened porch. The main level floor plan centers on common living spaces, while allowing for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Architect: Wayne Visbeen - www.visbeen.com Builder & Interior Designer: Custom Classics

2013: The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. As the site is located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the home aims to capture cross breezes through outdoor entertainment spaces. The home features three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard and a screened porch. The main level floor plan centers on common living spaces, while allowing for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Architect: Wayne Visbeen - www.visbeen.com Builder & Interior Designer: Custom Classics

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a southwestern master gray floor bathroom remodel with an undermount tub

Michael J. Lee
Foyer - mid-sized transitional foyer idea in Boston

Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty. Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

Example of a mid-sized classic built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library design in Orlando with blue walls and no fireplace

This primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: a custom white oak floating vanity with open shelf below, a full-length leaning mirror in a warm metal frame, and polished chrome hardware that catches the bright New England light pouring in through two windows. Dried pampas grass adds a natural, unhurried softness to the room.

Josh Thornton
Large eclectic multicolored floor hallway photo in Chicago with pink walls