Kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dressing room - transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor dressing room idea in Philadelphia with open cabinets and white cabinets

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

Inspiration for a contemporary master carpeted bedroom remodel in Phoenix with beige walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a small industrial dark wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

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Elegant carpeted hallway photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Inspiration for a cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Other with white walls

A Vermont second home renovation used for an active family who skis. Photos by Matthew Niemann Photography.
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor great room remodel in Dallas with white walls

Free form pool and spa features waterfall and cave with deep-end jumping rock, large tanning deck, in-pool bar stools and a pebble-plaster surface. A travertine deck surrounds the pool while flagstone is used for the coping and as the flooring in the outdoor kitchen. Large palms and gas tiki torches add a tropical feel to the space. The outdoor kitchen is constructed of rough cedar and has a wet bar, grill, refrigerator, post-mounted fans and an enclosed entertainment system.

valance, drapes, balcony, wall of windows, enclosed book case, glass doors, lighted cabinet, marble floor, geometric area rug, beige couches, gold accent chair, square coffee table, built-in entertainment center, end tables, floor lamp, crown molding, tan walls, ceiling fan, neutral colors

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

Example of a cottage dark wood floor and brown floor entryway design in St Louis with blue walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a 1960s bathroom remodel in Chicago

dressing table photography by Mike Kaskel
Example of a mid-sized asian 3/4 porcelain tile and brown floor bathroom design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Design: kbg Design / Build: John Fuchs Properties / Cabinetry: Schmitz Woodworks / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Inspiration for a coastal blue tile and white tile mosaic tile floor, beige floor, single-sink, exposed beam, vaulted ceiling and wood ceiling alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Design by Laura Hunt
Trendy living room photo in New York with white walls

Living room - large coastal formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with a standard fireplace, white walls and no tv