Example of a transitional l-shaped gray floor utility room design in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and gray countertops

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Shawn-Paul Luchin Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office design in San Francisco with white walls

Bathroom - contemporary beige tile and gray tile gray floor bathroom idea in New York with beige walls, an undermount sink, beige countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Cottage chic formal and enclosed living room photo in New York with yellow walls and no tv

This home by the beach has a beautiful entryway with walnut floors and a calm light gray paint on the walls. The organic hall bench is rustic and the carpet runner adds a splash of color. Photo by: Michael Partenio

Vanity cabinets with knotty alder shaker doors. Top knobs square bar pulls. Delta Stryke matte black 3 hole faucets on Kohler Ladena undermount sinks. White Quartz counters and backsplash. Nickel gap wood planks painted Pure White. Black 12" x 24" porcelain floor and wall tile - Matte Black. Mirrors from Pottery barn.

Daniel Shea
Trendy master beige tile and stone tile dark wood floor bathroom photo in New York with a wall-mount toilet, brown walls and a vessel sink

In the third floor library we had custom built bookcases constructed with a strong geometric pattern. The shelves were finished in a high gloss black to make them stand out against the white walls. Photo: Eric Roth

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master glass tile and turquoise tile pebble tile floor and beige floor bathroom remodel in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, blue walls and granite countertops

Liz Glasgow
Example of a large transitional open concept and formal dark wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

Copyright Dean J. Birinyi, ASMP
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and granite countertops

Photography by Jennifer Hughes
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash and white countertops

Home built by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, an island and shaker cabinets

Large transitional master carpeted, multicolored floor and tray ceiling bedroom photo in DC Metro with white walls

Rustic exterior home idea in Other

These homeowners relocated to Indianapolis and wanted a traditional home in the Meridian Hills area that offered family living space off the kitchen. “It’s what we were used to, but we had trouble finding exactly what we were looking for.” They spent a lot of time thinking about the possibilities of a remodel. They had space both within and outside the house that were under-utilized and decided to embark on a significant renovation project. We endeavored to completely rework the current floor plan in hopes of addressing all their needs and wants. Plans included relocating the kitchen, moving the exterior walls by a couple of feet, raising the ceiling, and moving the office. The results of these changes were dramatic. Additionally the family now enjoys a larger and updated entrance with storage and closets that is perfect for their two active daughters and two often muddy labs, a beautiful kitchen with improved functionality that is filled with tons of natural light, as well as a cozy hearth room, ideal for relaxing together as a family. The once neglected screened porch is now a unique and inviting office with workspace for everyone. Once these improvements were made the view to the back of the house was now apparent, the couple decided to enhance their outdoor living space as well. We added a new patio, a custom pergola, water feature and a fire pit. “Now it’s a private spot to relax and connect with the outdoors. It really highlights the style of the house and we love it,” says the homeowner.

Angle Eye Photography
Example of a country kitchen design in Wilmington