Form meets function with versatile pieces that transition from clean-lined seating for stylish entertaining to a comfortable trundle bed.
Living room - transitional living room idea in Houston

Living room - traditional living room idea in San Francisco with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A couple wished to turn the unfinished half of their Creve Coeur, MO basement into special spaces for themselves and the grandchildren. Four functions were turned into 3 separate rooms: an arts and crafts room for the grandkids, a gift wrapping room for the wife, with office space for both of them, and a work room for the husband (not pictured). The 3 rooms are accessed by a large hall, which houses a deep, stainless steel sink operated by foot pedals, which comes in handy for greasy, sticky or paint-smeared hands of all ages. The gift wrapping room is adult art projects plus an office work space. Grandparents can leave their projects out and undisturbed by little ones by simply closing the French doors. Custom Wellborn cabinetry becomes work tables with the addition of wood tops. The impressive floor-to-ceiling hutch cabinet that holds gift wrapping supplies is custom-designed and built by Mosby to fit exact crafting needs. Photo by Toby Weiss

KITCHEN AND DEN RENOVATION AND ADDITION A rustic yet elegant kitchen that could handle the comings and goings of three boys as well as the preparation of their mom's gourmet meals for them, was a must for this family. Previously, the family wanted to spend time together eating, talking and doing homework, but their home did not have the space for all of them to gather at the same time. The addition to the home was done with architectural details that tied in with the decor of the existing home and flowed in such a way that the addition seems to have been part of the original structure. Photographs by jeanallsopp.com.

Clear Select Walnut - Artisan Inset Frame - Custom Stain - Shaker style - Spice roll out - Floating shelves - Knife block roll out
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

John McManus
Mid-sized beach style screened-in back porch idea in Other with decking

A sleeping porch in a new shingle style residence in Watch Hill, RI. Pulley style awning windows open onto the porch from an adjacent bedroom. A wood burning fireplace provides heat on cool evenings. Sleeping porches were common a century ago before the advent of air conditioning. They are gaining in popularity as homeowners seek sustainable design features such as windows open rather than air conditioning on. PhotoL: Warren Jagger

Example of a beach style dark wood floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls and a standard fireplace

Minimizing the color palette lends visual consistency to the large, flowing spaces. Dark wood floors and a gas fireplace add warmth to the predominantly white background. Furnishings include chrome tripod floor lamps, lucite media cart, Surya carpet, vintage mid century Drexel Declaration ovoid table and midcentury seating.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless open concept family room remodel in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, green walls and a stone fireplace

Example of a trendy open concept kitchen design in New York with white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, gray countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor foyer remodel in Charlotte with beige walls

Elegant u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, granite countertops, paneled appliances, beaded inset cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, multicolored countertops and white cabinets

Photo: Teness Herman © 2015 Houzz
Elegant kids' room photo in Los Angeles

Steve Chenn
Example of a transitional home office design in Houston

Typhanie Peterson for Teen Project.
Inspiration for a modern home office remodel in Los Angeles

Custom Barn with cypress siding and cedar doors. Declarative Concepts, LLC
Design ideas for a craftsman side yard landscaping in Other.

Susanne Friedrich
Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea in San Francisco with wood countertops

Daniel Newcomb
Example of a tuscan living room design in Miami with a standard fireplace