By Thayer Allyson Gowdy for House Beautiful
Elegant hallway photo in San Francisco

Sunlight dances on the bluestone and the chaise lounges. Landscape design by John Algozzini.
Example of a small trendy backyard stone patio design in Chicago with a pergola

Room design by Sari Sunshine Photograph Fine Photography By Stephanie
Inspiration for a contemporary blue floor bedroom remodel in New York

Photo Credit: John Merkl
Inspiration for a cottage enclosed concrete floor and gray floor living room remodel with white walls and a standard fireplace

Transitional master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Toronto with multicolored walls

Inspiration for a huge cottage open concept living room remodel in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Living room - mid-sized tropical formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

Photos by Brice Ferre.
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Vancouver with blue walls, a wood stove and a tv stand

Juxtaposed to warm finishes the minty green brick backsplash gives range to this kitchen range. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in San Gabriel

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall carpeted and gray floor home bar remodel in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and gray countertops

Photos by Brice Ferre.
Family room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Vancouver with blue walls, a wood stove and a tv stand

Mid-sized trendy light wood floor entryway photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a dark wood front door

When the homeowners found this painting on their travels, they knew right where it would go. And while the scale and drama of the piece could certainly carry it's own in the room, Chanie Laree Designs envisioned something more. Specialty moulding panels were designed and meticulously crafted, the interiors of which were then painted in an accent color. Fine Italian fabrics were crafted into pillows and after several years of very active use are still supple and beautiful and look as good as they did the day they were fabricated. Chanie then scoured every resource to find the perfect crystal wall sconces. Several thousand wall sconces later, these lovely ones from Fine Arts Lamp were selected. Their craftsmanship and hand applied finish cannot be beat. Note how while the subject matter of the painting is somber and dramatic, the room has a sense of lightness and fun - call Chanie Laree Designs to find out how that was accomplished. Don Riley Photography

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. The master bath is adorned with captivating dark walnut tones and mesmerizing backlighting. A unique curved bathtub takes center stage, positioned to offer a tranquil view of the quiet woods outside, creating a space that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 black tile and porcelain tile bathroom idea in Seattle with multicolored walls, an undermount sink, open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, laminate countertops and black countertops

This palette for this dramatic guest bedroom was charcoal gray and gold, relieved by sparkling metallic silver and gold accents.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master bedroom design in New York with blue walls

A happy customer who had remodeled their kitchen last year came back to us for a bathroom remodel! This spa-inspired bathroom remodel has a large steam shower with a beautiful marble wall, free-standing tub, wall-mounted fixtures and a custom vanity.

MWA made this grand entrance inviting with the use of a custom onyx topped foyer table. The custom David Iatesta chandelier used the volume of the double height ceiling to its advantage.