Custom slide-out drying racks for sweaters and delicates, slide out of the way but allow for air circulation for drying. Peggy Woodall - designer
Mid-sized elegant galley laundry room photo with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Yellow roman shades from Keith McCoy. White on White on White otherwise.
Kitchen - large traditional u-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Christopher Nelson Photography
Elegant white tile and ceramic tile tub/shower combo photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Laundry may be a chore we all face, but it doesn't have to feel like one. Clean and serene is the theme for this laundry center. Located in a busy part of the house next to the back door and combined with coat and shoe storage into a mud room, it still offers a sense of peace and calm by providing a place for everything and preventing chaos from taking over. It's easier to keep the room looking tidy when you have a good organizational system like this one. Shelves and cabinets above the side-by-side front loading washer and dryer provide convenient storage for detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener and other laundry aids. A shelf with a basket is a great place to temporarily store all the little items that were left in pockets and shouldn't go in the wash. The small hanging rod in the corner takes care of the delicate drip dry items that can't go in the dryer, while the small sink with storage cabinets is large enough for hand wash and things you want to quickly rinse out like swim suits. It's also a great place to stop and wash dirty hands before continuing into the rest of the house. A garbage can is hidden in the cabinet beneath the sink. The lower shelves with baskets next to the sink can store either folded clothing that has yet to be put away, or a basket or dirty laundry waiting to go into the wash. The oil rubbed bronze finish on the cabinet handles and faucet ties in with blue, beige, dark brown and white color scheme present throughout the first floor of the home and is a strong accent against the white. It also ties in perfectly with the dark wood look ceramic tiles on the floor. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Bedroom - large 1950s master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

The soft colors and delicate finishes give the Interval girls room a sense of elegance, warmth, and cheerfulness.
Example of a bedroom classic girl carpeted kids' bedroom design in Denver with beige walls

Kitchen - transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and white cabinets

Wonderfully delicate detailing in this stained glass work completes this prairie craftsman sitting area. Could there be a more inviting spot to sit down for a good read?

Proud wood moldings and the delicate stair details of metal and wood create a contemporary counterpoint to the Arts and Crafts precedents they are inspired by.

Low Gear Photography
Example of a transitional carpeted bedroom design in Kansas City with gray walls and no fireplace

This organic modern design is built in an area known for having notable issues with ground movement. After speaking with the developer and reviewing the soil report with our Structural Engineer, we made our recommendations to the client. Since the budget for a full-blown pier and beam structure with void boxes under the pool was well beyond the comfort level of our client, they elected to have us utilize a float shell construction method. For this, we over-excavated the hole and placed a 12" layer of gravel beneath the shell of the pool. Drain lines lead from the deepest point under the pool down into a culvert, placed off to the side of the pool. A sump pump removes any excess water from the culvert as it accumulates. For the shell of the pool, we utilized a double matt of steel and increased the wall thickness to a minimum of 12". This gave added strength to withstand the volatile soil. The elements of fire, water, wood and stone were very important in creating the organic modern feel of this design. The layered effect along the back wall creates a visual stimulation across the length of the yard, without overwhelming the senses. Rather than creating walls only of hard materials, we used Ipe wood to create horizontal screen walls of a more organic nature. At either end, the raised wall and the fire feature are finished in a large-scale porcelain tile, with the look of stained concrete. Custom stainless steel scuppers, made by a local fabricator, create a soothing sound of falling water. The low wall at the center of the project is faced in natural ledgestone, and carries a color palette that set the tone for the entire project. Behind this wall and in front of one of the Ipe screens are three Desert Steel Giant Agave sculptures. The unique fire feature isn't quite a fire place, nor is it a fire pit. It is a linear fire burner, surrounded by a 4" thick cantilevered Leuder limestone hearth, with a backdrop wall of blue glazed clay tile. Although the pool was initially planned as a plaster pool, as the project began to take shape, the client elected to go all the way and finish it in a beautiful blue glass mosaic. Custom fabricated stainless steel cannon jets send a delicate arch of water over this deep blue, and draw attention to the three square wok planters on the far side of the yard. For the decking on this project, we elected to work with Mother Nature rather than against her. Two and a half inch thick concrete pavers, set on a bed of compacted, decomposed granite allow for movement around the pool that is easily fixed. If an area of deck moves around, we can simply lift the affected areas, re-level with DG bed, and re-set the pavers.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Presenting the first Carbon Neutral collection by Silestone®. A commitment to sustainability in which we reduce and offset the emissions of the manufacturing process with reforestation projects. Sunlit Days is inspired by the evocative Mediterranean shades of a unique lifestyle.

jeff herr photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and stone tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Hang wet delicate's, freshly ironed clothes or hang clothes straight out of the dryer to avoid the iron with this "InstaHANGER"Laundry Room Organizer.. Danny Nagasaki

Stephanie Russo
Living room - transitional living room idea in Sacramento with white walls

Example of a large beach style open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Example of a mid-sized classic dark wood floor enclosed dining room design in Atlanta with gray walls and no fireplace

David Lindsay, Advanced Photographix
Mid-sized beach style carpeted u-shaped cable railing staircase photo in New York with carpeted risers