Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room library remodel in New York with purple walls, no fireplace and no tv

Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they were trying to create. They wanted open concept living with a master suite on the main floor and guest bedrooms for family visitors upstairs. The ample patio and yard space are also ideal for family gatherings and enjoying all that beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

Study room - mid-sized transitional built-in desk porcelain tile and brown floor study room idea in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Living room library - mid-sized traditional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room library idea in New York with purple walls, no fireplace and no tv

Foyer - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor foyer idea in DC Metro with gray walls

U shaped kitchen with undermount sink, featuring New Venetian Ice Granite
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design with granite countertops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This dining room, located in the Treme area in New Orleans was a delight to recreate. Here we used pieces from my client's former living and dining rooms as she downsized. We just added draperies, a custom light fixture, a pair of custom wall sconces and accessories.

Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they were trying to create. They wanted open concept living with a master suite on the main floor and guest bedrooms for family visitors upstairs. The ample patio and yard space are also ideal for family gatherings and enjoying all that beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they were trying to create. They wanted open concept living with a master suite on the main floor and guest bedrooms for family visitors upstairs. The ample patio and yard space are also ideal for family gatherings and enjoying all that beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

Mid-sized elegant carpeted and beige floor hallway photo in DC Metro with beige walls

“The Madrona House nestles into a historic Seattle hilltop neighborhood, looking east to Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountain Range beyond. Built for a downsizing couple that owned the historic craftsman house next door, the house was designed to maximize light and connection to the outdoors, with a strong sense of mass and materiality. The home was designed as a plinth with thick walls and a hearth rising out of it, capped by a carved wooden volume. The irregular textures of the concrete change with the time of day and the color of the sky through the seasons, giving the home a sense of heft and permanence. Glazed openings are inset to the interior surface to express the thickness of walls, creating covered outdoor spaces where possible. Details like concealed headers, minimal exposed flashing, and a continuous reveal joint between the concrete and flush wood upper story accentuate the mass and elemental composition of the home. Light is diffused through the more open east and west ends of the house and the courtyard, and carefully placed skylights create a luminous sanctuary from the surrounding city.”

The Bear Creek Ridge Development is setting Bradley Homes apart from other builders in Barrie. This transitional architecture style blends the modern elements of new with the welcoming style of the traditional style home. Offering a range of bungalows, bungalofts and two storey homes this first of its kinds in the area. An additional unique feature to these designs are the finished in-law suite basements for baby-boomers downsizing or for nannies for the bigger families. Key Design Elements: -Large open concept main floor -Freestanding soaker tubs in most master ensuites -Large gas fireplaces with stone surround -Modern kitchens with large islands and quartz countertops -9'-0" ceiling heights on main floor -Extra large doors with multiple styles and hardware options -Large walk-in pantries

I designed an apartment for a young couple who moved to Manhattan from Chicago. They needed to downsize and struggled with the size of their new abode. The apartment had great bones and I wanted to highlight those features. I designed their living room and was able to fit more than they thought they had room for. Designwise, this was a very neutral design with shades of whites, greys, blush supported with tons of layers, scale, textures and art to bring the overall pop. I created a California comfortable design with linens, washed woods, brass, cane and a lot of tone on tone. Neutral mood with layers of whites, grey, and natural woods. As always, I started with the layout and managed to fit a larger sofa than the clients thought we could fit. Every cushion, the play with the sizes and material, the color and pattern, the throw is a well thought out design decision. The art installed vertically between the two windows and the vases with the cherry blossoms are unique design features that play up the exsiting bones of the apartment. A diverse material mix with linen, cane, natural wood, glass, shagreen and brass make this living room design.

Inspiration for a small timeless men's carpeted and beige floor reach-in closet remodel in Miami

Mid-sized asian dark wood floor and brown floor hallway photo with white walls

Ronnie Williams (biz photos) Ronnie Williams (biz photos) After providing Finish Trim and Woodworking for this homeowners first custom luxury home, they later downsized into a smaller home and summons me to build this custom Built-In Entertainment Unit to fit an unusual space of the Living Room with only one window which that throw off the symmetry. They decided on this much needed unit to provide an entertainment feature to the wall. As seen this unit feature Raised Panel Doors that can be closed to hide the television when needed, Crown Mold, adjustable Custom Shelving and Decorative Carved Wooden Ornaments/Inlays.

Doug Sturgeon Eclipse Photography | This space needed to play double duty. Provide an inviting area to work and consult with clients during the day while also serving as a functional kitchen, bathroom, living and sleeping space for my client that downsized from a townhouse. It was a tall order, but we worked closely to ensure the space functioned well in both capacities. The result is a travel inspired, eclectic, yet modern space that reflects my client's personality and style. It was a multi phased project given all the kitchen & bath renovations required. The previous kitchen had been removed entirely so we started from scratch and we're extremely proud of the result. ​ Favourite pieces include the subtle iridescent backsplash, the moroccan lighting, the sliding glass shower enclosure, the imported media unit made from fishing boats, the hanging bike and my clients travel photographer that add colour and his personality to the space.

This dining room, located in the Treme area in New Orleans was a delight to recreate. Here we used pieces from my client's former living and dining rooms as she downsized. We just added draperies, a custom light fixture, a pair of custom wall sconces and accessories.