Beach style dark wood floor living room photo in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Example of a transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Boston with blue walls and no tv

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

The butler's pantry is lined in deep blue cabinets with intricate details on the glass doors. The ceiling is also lined in wood panels to make the space and enclosed jewel. Interior Design by Ashley Whitakker.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Wing Wong
Large elegant l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, flat-panel cabinets and an island

Dave Fox Design|Build Remodelers
Example of a small classic travertine floor sunroom design in Columbus with a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Example of a country entryway design in San Francisco with white walls and a glass front door

Example of a transitional 3/4 medium tone wood floor and beige floor alcove shower design in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Merle Prosofky Photography Ltd.
Mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile wet bar photo in Edmonton with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in Denver with gray walls

Dean J. Birinyi
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Example of a trendy light wood floor family room design in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and multicolored walls

Greg Premru
Large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Boston with a standard fireplace, white walls and a concrete fireplace

Beach style guest light wood floor bedroom photo in Houston with gray walls

Bethany Nauert
Bathroom - traditional master gray tile, white tile and subway tile bathroom idea in Los Angeles with blue walls

Charles Hilton Architects
Inspiration for a timeless travertine floor powder room remodel in New York with a pedestal sink and blue walls

Photo: Ema Peter This 1,110 square foot loft in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood was completely renovated for a young professional couple splitting their time between Vancouver and New York.