This townhouse was designed for empty nesters who are drawn to traditional styles in a modern way. This great room allows for lively conversations when the entire family is visiting. It is also comfortable without being too large or overcrowded. Photo by Lisa Schrag

Dan Cutrona
Mid-sized beach style wooden straight cable railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

High Res Media
Powder room - contemporary black floor powder room idea in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored walls

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.

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen by Rafterhouse
Example of a country l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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.

Example of a mid-sized transitional powder room design in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic dining room remodel in Portland

David Duncan Livingston www.davidduncanlivingston.com
Mid-sized arts and crafts medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Eclectic open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography

Brandon Shigeta
Mid-sized minimalist built-in desk white floor study room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

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.

Example of a trendy bathroom design in Dallas

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.

Finalist—NY Cottages & Gardens 2018 Kitchen Design. Finalist—Westchester Home Design Awards Modern Kitchen 2018. Kitchen Design – Studio Dearborn with ND Interiors. Photography: Tim Lenz. This chic high rise apartment is the home to empty nesters who were ready for a dose of clean contemporary glam. The kitchen was renovated to open it up to light and panoramic views of lower Westchester. Pale gray high gloss handle-less cabinetry is punctuated with touches of polished chrome. Automated Aventos lifters operate every door, and a polished chrome tall cabinet holds the homeowner’s treasured glass and porcelain collection. Wallpapers by Phillip Jeffries clad the walls and back of the tall china cabinet, adding textural contrast to the slick finishes. A built in banquette was added to the breakfast area for a clean but luxurious feel.