Cynthia Lynn
Example of a large transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

Small elegant 3/4 glass tile marble floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

This engineered hardwood floor was professionally refinished to restore its natural beauty, enhance the wood grain, and give the home a fresh, updated look.

This engineered hardwood floor was professionally refinished to restore its natural beauty, enhance the wood grain, and give the home a fresh, updated look.

This creative transitional space was transformed from a very dated layout that did not function well for our homeowners - who enjoy cooking for both their family and friends. They found themselves cooking on a 30" by 36" tiny island in an area that had much more potential. A completely new floor plan was in order. An unnecessary hallway was removed to create additional space and a new traffic pattern. New doorways were created for access from the garage and to the laundry. Just a couple of highlights in this all Thermador appliance professional kitchen are the 10 ft island with two dishwashers (also note the heated tile area on the functional side of the island), double floor to ceiling pull-out pantries flanking the refrigerator, stylish soffited area at the range complete with burnished steel, niches and shelving for storage. Contemporary organic pendants add another unique texture to this beautiful, welcoming, one of a kind kitchen! Photos by David Cobb Photography.

Richard Mandelkorn
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 white tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored walls and white countertops

Example of a large transitional light wood floor bedroom design in San Francisco with gray walls

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Tree House – a warm, earthy brown tone that is complementary the exterior of any home, Trex Transcend decking in Vintage Lantern – a deep-burnished bronze with Old World elegance and Trex Transcend railing.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile and beige floor kitchen remodel in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a drop-in sink, beige backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in Portland

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized craftsman single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in New York

This rich-looking engineered hardwood plank is from California Classics: Reserve Collection, Los Olivos / Maple. Photo: Erica Jungwirth
Large elegant formal and enclosed brown floor and dark wood floor living room photo with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

This beautiful wine cellar creates an intimate ambiance with Mirage African Mahogany Terracotta Engineered Hardwood Flooring.
Elegant dark wood floor wine cellar photo in San Francisco

photographer Kat Alves
Inspiration for a large transitional master beige tile and stone tile porcelain tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Sacramento with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops and white walls

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile doorless shower photo in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Example of a large 1950s master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, black floor and double-sink corner shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Photographer: Joe Nowak Dura Supreme Cabinetry