This ridge roof (kirizuma) style tea house, which has posts partly submerged in a koi pond, is constructed with Port Orford cedar. The tearoom is 4-1/2 tatami mats or approx. 9' square. The interior includes a closet kitchen (mizuya) and an alcove for displaying art (tokonoma). The tea house is enclosed by sliding shoji doors and surrounded by a veranda (engawa).

Example of a huge eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library design in Denver with white walls and no fireplace

Family room - traditional formal and enclosed carpeted family room idea in Charleston with blue walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Example of a transitional kitchen design with blue cabinets and an island

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a contemporary white tile and mosaic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Opening these fancy barn doors reveals an impressive home theater system designed and installed by Big Fish Automation.
Home theater - traditional carpeted home theater idea in Salt Lake City

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

Example of a large minimalist open concept porcelain tile and beige floor living room design in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace

Interior view of dining room with custom designed screen wall that provides privacy from front entry while showcasing the Owner's collection of travel artifacts. Photo: Ebony Ellis

Applied Photography
Beach style family room photo in Orange County with beige walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor family room remodel in Chicago with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.

Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Seattle.

Sunroom - mid-sized traditional ceramic tile and multicolored floor sunroom idea in Atlanta with a wood stove and a skylight

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile marble floor and gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Family Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Denver with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photographer: Bob Narod
Example of a large transitional look-out brown floor and laminate floor basement design in DC Metro with multicolored walls

Mark Lohman
Large country medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances and white cabinets