Here is the built in desk area with open shelves, library drawers and a custom bulletin board to make organization a breeze. Photo courtesy of Neil Kelly--Aaron Ziltener

Eric Rorer
Small transitional galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, limestone countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Mountain style guest bedroom photo with white walls

Shultz Photo and Design
Example of a small arts and crafts galley medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, subway tile backsplash and white cabinets

Tom Grimes
Elegant girl kids' room photo in New York

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

A full, custom remodel turned a once-dated great room into a spacious modern farmhouse with crisp black and white contrast, warm accents, custom black fireplace and plenty of space to entertain.

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

Ray Olivares
Living room - industrial formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Although this great room has 20' ceilings, it feels comfy and cozy thanks to the neutral colors, natural textures, architectural elements, and mix of vintage furniture.

Home Office / Den with built in desk area
Inspiration for a country built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office remodel in Boston with beige walls

David Berlekamp
Example of a transitional dark wood floor living room design in Cleveland with a ribbon fireplace

Colin Price Photography
Dining room - contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor dining room idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored walls

Living room library - large modern open concept living room library idea in Miami with gray walls and a media wall

Kids' bedroom - mid-sized and bedroom coastal boy medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with gray walls

Lori Hamilton Photography
Huge elegant master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Miami with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Mike Kelley
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with beige walls and no fireplace

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

Photographer Tara Striano / Stylist Emily Rickard
Example of an eclectic concrete floor family room design in New York with white walls