Home bar - mid-sized transitional l-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor home bar idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary tile screened-in back porch remodel in Boston with a roof extension

Chris Luker
Living room - traditional living room idea in Birmingham with a standard fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a rustic light wood floor porch remodel in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

The focal point wall was carefully planned with a wide fireplace in the center and a beautiful, thick walnut floating bench in front of it and carrying all the way to the wall on the left- adding an unexpected asymmetry to the space. The left side mimics the walnut floating shelves to display the family’s photos and accessories. The entire fireplace wall is surrounded with a cream and beige, neutral tile laid in a horizontal brick pattern. The large flat screen is carefully inset framed above the fireplace and this wall has become a contemporary pop for this room and home; perfectly opposing the farmhouse kitchen on the opposite wall. Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Atlanta

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Benjamin Benschneider
Study room - mid-sized contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in Seattle

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Laguna Beach, CA Project Type: New Single Family Residence Approximate size: 3,500 sf Completion date: 2014 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Living room - contemporary living room idea in Toronto

Jim Westphalen
Example of a large minimalist brown two-story wood gable roof design in Burlington with a metal roof

Greg Hadley
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a timeless formal living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Complete new custom kitchen, Pental Quartz Counters all over the Unit, Kitchen custom wall niche, porcelain tiles in kitchen and bathrooms, stone tile around fireplace, complete custom entertainment Center in Living room, Custom Dry Bar in Dining room. Complete new Electrical, complete painting with Benjamin Moore Paint colors, All new Engineered hardwood floors and Baseboards, new kitchen appliances, under cabinets lighting, custom glass and mirrors all over.

The owners were downsizing from a large ornate property down the street and were seeking a number of goals. Single story living, modern and open floor plan, comfortable working kitchen, spaces to house their collection of artwork, low maintenance and a strong connection between the interior and the landscape. Working with a long narrow lot adjacent to conservation land, the main living space (16 foot ceiling height at its peak) opens with folding glass doors to a large screen porch that looks out on a courtyard and the adjacent wooded landscape. This gives the home the perception that it is on a much larger lot and provides a great deal of privacy. The transition from the entry to the core of the home provides a natural gallery in which to display artwork and sculpture. Artificial light almost never needs to be turned on during daytime hours and the substantial peaked roof over the main living space is oriented to allow for solar panels not visible from the street or yard.

Scott Amundson Photography
Dining room - coastal dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Hollywood regency meets beach bungalow in this living room. Natural wood and greenery comes together with gold accents and light neutral tones.
Example of a beach style open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Sacramento with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Trevor Trondro
1960s gray floor great room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept light wood floor living room library design in DC Metro with green walls