An Indoor Lady
Example of a huge trendy l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Jim Westphalen Photography
Example of a cottage single-wall gray floor wet bar design in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash and gray countertops

Mark Lohman
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Los Angeles

Trendy laundry room photo in New York

Deck - transitional deck idea in Boston with a pergola

Inspiration for a coastal master gray tile painted wood floor corner shower remodel in Charleston with gray cabinets, white walls and shaker cabinets

An all-electric kitchen. Sunlight spills into the high ceilings through skylights and transom windows so artificial lighting use can be minimized. All appliances are electric, materials are natural and durable.

Photo Credit: Lincoln Barbour Photo. Interior Design: Kim Hagstette, Maven Interiors. The fireplace wall in the master bedroom exemplifies the thoughtful use of surface materials. From the hand patina on the cold rolled steel fireplace to the silk wallcovering, shiny mirrored bureau and highly textured wool area rug-- the contrasting materials create an exquisite and unexpected combination.

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Ryan Edwards
Inspiration for a large cottage galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a classic u-shaped kitchen design in Austin with white backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Chris Giles
Hallway - mid-sized victorian dark wood floor hallway idea in Chicago with white walls

Dan Ryan — Southfield Media
Mid-sized trendy galley eat-in kitchen photo with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

John Welsh
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with soapstone countertops, black countertops, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and an island

A large outdoor fireplace draws attention as a cozy destination at the end of a formal sight line past the pool. A quiet escape without leaving the yard.

Transitional women's dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in Houston with shaker cabinets and green cabinets

Stunning high ceilings living room with custom cabinets
Example of a large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in San Francisco with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic built-in desk concrete floor and gray floor study room remodel in San Francisco with brown walls and no fireplace

Powder Room
Example of a trendy powder room design in New York