Farmhouse u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photos: Scott Shigley
Example of a transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Chicago with white walls

Living Room in Figure 8 Island Home. Designed by Amy Tyndall Design, Photos courtesy of Wrightsville Beach Magazine
Living room - coastal living room idea in Wilmington

Tony Chabot - photographer Pellinen Builders - general contractors
Example of a large country medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Providence with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Photography by: Douglas Hunter
Inspiration for a rustic open concept living room remodel in Salt Lake City

Inspiration for a rustic bedroom remodel with a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

Living room - huge country open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.

James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
Inspiration for a huge rustic beige two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a medium wood front door

Elegant gray two-story wood gable roof photo in Seattle with a mixed material roof

CJ Gershon Photography
Bedroom - southwestern dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Phoenix with white walls and a standard fireplace

Brantley Photography
Large elegant u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and an island

This open floor kitchen has a mixture of Concrete Counter tops as well as Marble. The range hood is made of a custom plaster. The T&G ceiling with accents of Steel make this room cozy and elegant. The floors were 8 inch planks imported from Europe.

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Example of a farmhouse formal and open concept living room design in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

The main family room area of this loft condo features a two story wall that was clad with reclaimed barn wood. The master bedroom over looks onto this space from the bi-fold door opening above. Peter Nilson Photography

Jon Huelskamp Landmark Photography
Example of an eclectic dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures add a sense of eclectic elegance to the farmhouse setting. Horizontal stair railings give a modern touch to the farmhouse nostalgia. Stained wooden beams contrast beautifully with the crisp white tongue and groove ceiling. A barn door conceals a private, well-lit office or homework nook with bespoke shelving.

Brad Montgomery tym Homes
Living room - large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white walls