The living room in this newly remodeled home features every imaginable upgrade but looks empty without anything in it - see the "After" photo for a full transformation!

A bright coastal-inspired home office designed for both focus and comfort. This space features integrated smart lighting, discreet in-ceiling speakers, and a wall-mounted TV for media and productivity. Motorized roller shades provide effortless light control throughout the day, while the clean built-in desk and soft finishes create a calm, functional environment. All technology is seamlessly integrated to enhance the space without distracting from the design.

The large sliding doors open onto the decks and allow for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The large stunning fireplace creates a focal point without distracting from the views. Hidden shelves are ensconced on the side of the fireplace, providing additional storage out of the way. Photos: Vance Fox

Sure, you can multitask on Sunday. But why, when you can just melt instead? Refined and well-bred enough for the poshest of interiors, the Sunday collection is designed to look good, but still be all about the comfort, baby! A simple recessed leg eliminates distraction and lets the cozy cushions and thin frame levitate. On Sunday, you rest.

Structuring your office for utility and inspiration is difficult balance. What design elements inspire you? What distracts you? Emma shows us the perfect harmony between work and play in the office.

The solution was to install large Spruce trees and layer the garden area with tall ornamental grasses, dwarf long-blooming rose shrubs, and groundcover for color and function to suppress weeds. A pergola was installed to provide a "distraction" from what was going on behind the scenes.

Our client came to us with the objective of building an outdoor living space for his family to always come back to instead of going on separate vacations. They needed a space that felt like a retreat from the world. A space for relaxing and spending quality family time together without the day-to-day distractions. Our team provided a rustic, industrial looking outdoor entertaining area with sports watching as the main goal to provide years of family fun through the seasons! Our biggest challenge on this project was to design and build a beautiful, custom triangular floor to ceiling outdoor fireplace that was the centerpiece of this project. The entire project included building a porch roof over a flagstone patio. All surfaces were clad in cedar with built in bluetooth speakers, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and a gas heater. We also built an outdoor kitchen with bar height table top and gas grill. The floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the corner of the patio included a custom mantle and mounted TV.

Home Office that will Inspire Productivity. A dedicated work space in your home helps you set aside household distractions and focus on work. This bespoke project made by Avar Furniture in clients house. Floating desk fitted into wall, with wallnut decor of Egger board. Drawer faces modern shaker style, sparay painted same as wall units. Free standing unit designed for big printer, ant it has pull out shelf, for easy access.

We worked with the client to gradually update spaces of her home, starting with the breakfast nook and master bathroom. The breakfast nook is the focal point as you enter the home, so we selected a table with a sculptural, decorative base and extending round top. The circular backs of the chairs mimic the circular detail of the table base, but we decided on a lighter finish as to not distract from the focal view of the base.

Winner of the Ohio Valley NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Best Residential Kitchen ($60,001-$100,000). This Original Shaws Fireclay farm sink steals the show!

Early 20th century Louis Philippe style giltwood mirror with clamshell carvings. Beautiful aged gilt finish with bevel mirror, large clam shell carving at the top and intricate carved details. This mirror is wood, and gesso. Minor scratches to the frame where you will see white peeking through. It does have age, and has a couple minor carvings missing. This does not distract from the mirror and is very hard to spot out when looking at it. Overall is in great condition, the frame is solid and sturdy, the mirror is secure inside the frame. It looks as if it were once above a mantel (fireplace), there are 2 tiny holes at the very top where is was once placed. Measures: 47" W x 2.5" D x 61" H.

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. The minimalist modern kitchen is designed to reflect the ever-changing lakeside moods of sea and sky. The artfully aligned cabinets, dine-in island, and window-facing sink are outfitted with organic touches that bring warmth without distracting from the views.

Our client requested a minimal, clean-lined bedroom without a lot of clutter or distractions. We incorporated his favorite hobby - music- through the guitars and the custom piano-key inspired art work made of wood. Photo by Jacob Snavely

This modern farmhouse enjoys the best of both worlds with a classic front porch and stylish curb-appeal. A second sprawling porch to the rear continues outdoor enjoyment. The open floor plan maintains an easy flow for families to relax and enjoy meals together. The master suite is free of distractions and tucked away for privacy while the utility room with laundry sink is nearby for convenience. Two additional rooms are available for children, guests, or a study.

This bluestone entry was featured in spring of 2016 in Outdoor Living Magazine. An avalanche of seasonal color in containers complements the bluestone and limestone at the entry.

Owner Occupied Homes for Sale have the opposite problem of Vacant Homes. There is usually too much clutter. The owners Minimized the Knick Knacks for a much cleaner presentation to buyers. Too much clutter is distracting to buyers and a selling turn off.

Early 20th century Louis Philippe style giltwood mirror with clamshell carvings. Beautiful aged gilt finish with bevel mirror, large clam shell carving at the top and intricate carved details. This mirror is wood, and gesso. Minor scratches to the frame where you will see white peeking through. It does have age, and has a couple minor carvings missing. This does not distract from the mirror and is very hard to spot out when looking at it. Overall is in great condition, the frame is solid and sturdy, the mirror is secure inside the frame. It looks as if it were once above a mantel (fireplace), there are 2 tiny holes at the very top where is was once placed. Measures: 47" W x 2.5" D x 61" H.

This contemporary kitchen was in need of a lighter and brighter counter top and backsplash. The black granite on both was absorbing all the light and distracting from the beauty of the newly refaced bamboo cabinets. A pallet of light grey and charcoal grey Silestone quartz counter tops were installed with a suede finish. The glass mosaic backsplash adds interest, texture and color. Now the kitchen and adjoining hutch and hall cabinets reflect the style of the rest of the home.