Empty nesters take on a new life and new home in Northwest DC. Downsizing has its monumental challenges, and that was definitely the case with this project. The clients wanted a very narrow, partially below-ground, and slightly sterile space to feel like home. Ralph Lauren was our inspiration - both the clients and I love rich plaids, warm textures and touches of leather mixed with interesting metals. Because the rowhouse is so narrow, we added an entire wall of navy blue built-ins to the living space to create the illusion of more depth while adding much-needed storage. We wanted this home to convey the feeling of a favorite cashmere sweater, worn jeans and Gucci loafers.

Empty nesters take on a new life and new home in Northwest DC. Downsizing has its monumental challenges, and that was definitely the case with this project. The clients wanted a very narrow, partially below-ground, and slightly sterile space to feel like home. Ralph Lauren was our inspiration - both the clients and I love rich plaids, warm textures and touches of leather mixed with interesting metals. Because the rowhouse is so narrow, we added an entire wall of navy blue built-ins to the living space to create the illusion of more depth while adding much-needed storage. We wanted this home to convey the feeling of a favorite cashmere sweater, worn jeans and Gucci loafers.

Michael Lowry Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional built-in desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Orlando with white walls

Inspiration for a tropical underground concrete floor and brown floor family room remodel in Kansas City with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Marcie Fry
Example of an ornate kitchen design in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Patio - traditional brick patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Reynolds Cabinetry and Millwork -- Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Study room - traditional built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

S Interior Design was challenged to fully furnish an empty 7500 square foot home in 10 days. The home itself is Old World in style, but the new home owners are young with a contemporary, eclectic design style preference.

Transitional built-in desk light wood floor home office photo in San Diego

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 11,000 sf Project Completed: June 2013 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Peter Molick
Urban bathroom photo in Houston with concrete countertops and white walls

David Duncan Livingston www.davidduncanlivingston.com
Sunroom - mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor sunroom idea in San Francisco with a standard ceiling

S Interior Design was challenged to fully furnish an empty 7500 square foot home in 10 days. The home itself is Old World in style, but the new home owners are young with a contemporary, eclectic design style preference.

Simple. Clean. Easy. Working with KA Designs and The Sitting Room, we crafted this home for recently crowned empty nesters on the Medina Golf & Country Club. South-facing with expansive windows, it lets the homeowners live among the light and trees through all four Minnesota seasons. The open floor plan is made for entertaining, from the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to the kitchen island and screen porch. Hand-blown light fixtures by local Hennepin Made artists tell a story throughout the main level. The lower level adds two guest bedrooms, a home gym and sauna, and a media area with a bar. Windows: Pella. Landscaping: NRD Landscape. Photography: Troy Theis, Chelsie Lopez.

Simple. Clean. Easy. Working with KA Designs and The Sitting Room, we crafted this home for recently crowned empty nesters on the Medina Golf & Country Club. South-facing with expansive windows, it lets the homeowners live among the light and trees through all four Minnesota seasons. The open floor plan is made for entertaining, from the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to the kitchen island and screen porch. Hand-blown light fixtures by local Hennepin Made artists tell a story throughout the main level. The lower level adds two guest bedrooms, a home gym and sauna, and a media area with a bar. Windows: Pella. Landscaping: NRD Landscape. Photography: Troy Theis, Chelsie Lopez.

Simple. Clean. Easy. Working with KA Designs and The Sitting Room, we crafted this home for recently crowned empty nesters on the Medina Golf & Country Club. South-facing with expansive windows, it lets the homeowners live among the light and trees through all four Minnesota seasons. The open floor plan is made for entertaining, from the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to the kitchen island and screen porch. Hand-blown light fixtures by local Hennepin Made artists tell a story throughout the main level. The lower level adds two guest bedrooms, a home gym and sauna, and a media area with a bar. Windows: Pella. Landscaping: NRD Landscape. Photography: Troy Theis, Chelsie Lopez.

Simple. Clean. Easy. Working with KA Designs and The Sitting Room, we crafted this home for recently crowned empty nesters on the Medina Golf & Country Club. South-facing with expansive windows, it lets the homeowners live among the light and trees through all four Minnesota seasons. The open floor plan is made for entertaining, from the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to the kitchen island and screen porch. Hand-blown light fixtures by local Hennepin Made artists tell a story throughout the main level. The lower level adds two guest bedrooms, a home gym and sauna, and a media area with a bar. Windows: Pella. Landscaping: NRD Landscape. Photography: Troy Theis, Chelsie Lopez.