Tricia Shay Photography
Mid-sized minimalist concrete floor and brown floor great room photo in Milwaukee with a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace and white walls

J.Turnbough Photography
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in Dallas with multicolored walls and no fireplace

photos by Steve Chenn
Great room - rustic dark wood floor great room idea in Houston with a stone fireplace

©Nathan Kirkman 2013
Example of a trendy dining room design in Chicago with white walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and porcelain backsplash

Since this room is the first thing you see when you enter the home, it needed to be striking and project a gracious mood that was both stylish and comfortable and just a tad unexpected. So, NOT a room of brown furniture. The table had to be the gathering place for the family and so the choice of a large round trestle table in a light finish made the most sense. Adding tailored chairs with dressmaker details gave a little fashion flare to the room. Brass and metal became the other element that unified the design. A graphic brown and white carpet brought the space together nicely. The large cream matte around the small images of the art is as important as the image itself as it provides contrast with the dark walls and a clean, contemporary feel. I liked the mix of a traditional brass framed mirror with the more contemporary art. Other art not seen in the pictures are colorful abstracts.

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in New York with blue walls

Modern interiors were inserted within the existing industrial space, creating a space for casual living and entertaining friends. Photographer: Paul Dyer

Looking from the kitchen to the dining room and adjacent rooms. The house had beautiful arches that we wanted to preserve in the new kitchen. All photos by Thomas Kuoh Photography.

Inspiro 8 Studios
Living room - transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized cottage single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming Photography: Cameron R. Neilson
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized rustic medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room idea with white walls

Low Gear Photography
Dining room - country dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Kansas City with gray walls

Jacob Snavely Photography
Small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Danny Piassick
Example of a classic dark wood floor enclosed dining room design in Dallas with white walls

Family room - large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room idea in Philadelphia with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv