Living room - traditional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
Trendy dining room photo in Dallas with white walls

A zoomed-in view of a bedroom highlights thoughtful layering of textures and color. A walnut wood headboard anchors the space, complemented by a white nightstand and an abstract blue-and-gold watercolor artwork above. Blue, white, black, and grey throw pillows sit atop the bed, paired with a grey waffle throw blanket. The geometric blue-and-grey area rug adds pattern and visual interest, creating a cozy and cohesive design detail in the room. Photo by Thomas Kuoh.

Living room - transitional living room idea in Austin

Example of a large transitional dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Inspiration for an eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a bar

Basement Family Room for empty nesters who relocated to Atlanta. They didn't downsize because they entertain family and friends from out of state. Christina Wedge Photography

Emily Redfield
Example of a transitional dark wood floor bedroom design in Denver with white walls

This Guest Bedroom was awarded First Place in the ASID LEGACY OF DESIGN 2015 AWARD for Traditional Guest Bedroom. Interior Design & Styling by Dona Rosene Interiors. Photography by Michael Hunter.

Ivan Hunter
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Vancouver with white walls and no fireplace

Roger Davies Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional porch remodel in New York

Andy Frame Photography
Bedroom - tropical bedroom idea in Miami with blue walls

Michael J Lee
Inspiration for a small timeless deck remodel in Boston

Transitional sunroom photo in Other

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a modern master medium tone wood floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink and marble countertops

Example of a classic kitchen design in Bridgeport with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and black appliances

Cory Holland Photography
Photo of a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Seattle.

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, indoor / outdoor coffee table, outdoor woven swivel chairs, fantastic styling, and custom outdoor pillows