Example of a large classic dark wood floor family room design in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Tricia Shay Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Milwaukee with a metal fireplace, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo Credit: Alex C. Tenser Photography
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in Richmond with gray walls

Bedroom - large coastal master carpeted bedroom idea in Orange County with white walls

Bathroom - traditional white tile bathroom idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Bathroom - country white tile white floor bathroom idea in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Antique beams make a great sink base for this trough sink by Kohler. Photography by Michael Lee
Bathroom - mid-sized country brick floor bathroom idea in Boston with a trough sink

Photography ©2012 Tony Valainis
Dining room - mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor dining room idea in Indianapolis with blue walls and no fireplace

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

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Farmhouse guest bedroom photo in Charleston with gray walls

The wall color is Sherwin Williams 6471 Hazel.
Elegant light wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with green walls

Inspiration for a coastal ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash and an island

Photography ©2012 Tony Valainis
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed bamboo floor living room idea in Indianapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv

Example of a large beach style u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ann Parris
Transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a small classic dark wood floor mudroom design in Cincinnati with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Winner of Interior Design Society's 2013 Designer of the Year Awards: Bathrooms 30K & Under - 2nd Place
Inspiration for a transitional beige tile bathroom remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Inspiration for a rustic backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago.