Elegant desk area invites research, homework, sewing, correspondence, etc. Photos by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Study room - traditional built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in DC Metro

Acacia is distinguished by its eye-pleasing, distressed surface, giving it a delicate, rippled appearance. Crafted from solid hardwood, the planks have a variety of medium and dark brown hues with tan undertones and natural Acacia graining.

1920's Bungalow revitalized open concept living, dining, kitchen - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK | Build - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

Emily Followill
Example of a beach style formal carpeted living room design in Atlanta with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

A lovely rustic modern kitchen in cerused rift sawn oak cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. White Macauba quartzite countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Wolf 48” range. Refrigerator by Subzero. Dishwasher by Bosch. Garrison pendant lights by Arteriors. Schaub & Co. Italian Contemporary pulls 6” in Brushed brass finish. Photography c 2015 by Jeff McNamara.

Georgia Coast Design & Construction - Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at St. Simons Island, GA Built on a one-acre, lakefront lot on the north end of St. Simons Island, the Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home is characterized as Old World European featuring exterior finishes of Mosstown brick and Old World stucco, Weathered Wood colored designer shingles, cypress beam accents and a handcrafted Mahogany door. Inside the three-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot showcase home, Old World rustic and modern European style blend with high craftsmanship to create a sense of timeless quality, stability, and tranquility. Behind the scenes, energy efficient technologies combine with low maintenance materials to create a home that is economical to maintain for years to come. The home's open floor plan offers a dining room/kitchen/great room combination with an easy flow for entertaining or family interaction. The interior features arched doorways, textured walls and distressed hickory floors.

Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor family room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a timeless gray floor powder room remodel in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Pale blues and sandy beiges add to the tranquility of the upstairs master bedroom.
Mid-sized elegant master carpeted bedroom photo with white walls

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

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Master bathroom with handmade glazed ceramic tile and wood console vanity. View to pass-through walk-in master closet. Photo by Kyle Born.
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This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

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