Family Room with Exposed Wood Beams, Sectional and Built-in TV Wall. A relaxed family room in a Ponte Vedra Beach custom home by 2 Chicks Design Co. Exposed wood ceiling beams, a generous and comfortable sectional, woven floor baskets for blanket storage, and an open sightline to the kitchen create a coastal transitional family space designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. Patterned blue pillows, woven back chairs, and a large wood table create colorful moments and varied warm textures in the space. Tags: Coastal Family Room, Transitional Living Room, Sectional Sofa, Wood Beams, Open Concept, Beach Style

This sleek, modern kitchen balances functionality and aesthetics with clean lines, minimalistic design, and state-of-the-art finishes. Custom cabinetry in matte finishes, integrated appliances, and quartz countertops create a seamless, sophisticated look. The open layout maximizes space and light, making it ideal for entertaining, while a spacious island serves as both a culinary workspace and a social hub. Thoughtfully placed LED lighting and smart storage solutions enhance convenience and ambiance, resulting in a streamlined yet inviting kitchen that’s perfect for both everyday living and special gatherings.

Custom white quartz kitchen island featuring clean lines and professional installation. This modern kitchen project highlights precision fabrication and durable stone surfaces designed for everyday living. Serving Metro Atlanta with high-quality countertop solutions.

A bright living room features crisp wall paneling, soft neutral upholstery, a navy entry door, and warm gold accents. Designed by Details and Design, this Maryland home feels polished yet comfortable, with a timeless layout made for everyday living.

A once-underutilized condo living and dining room was thoughtfully reimagined into a warm, modern retreat designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Drawing from organic modern and bohemian influences, this open-concept space balances clean architectural lines with rich textures, natural materials, and a calming neutral palette. Layered textiles, sculptural furnishings, warm wood tones, and carefully curated styling create an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and inviting. Every element was intentionally selected to maximize the home's natural light while enhancing the connection between the interior and the surrounding treetop views. The result is a collected, editorial-inspired home that reflects a relaxed luxury aesthetic—timeless, functional, and deeply personal. This modern condo makeover demonstrates how thoughtful space planning, quality furnishings, and layered styling can completely transform an everyday living space into a refined sanctuary.

A once-underutilized condo living and dining room was thoughtfully reimagined into a warm, modern retreat designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Drawing from organic modern and bohemian influences, this open-concept space balances clean architectural lines with rich textures, natural materials, and a calming neutral palette. Layered textiles, sculptural furnishings, warm wood tones, and carefully curated styling create an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and inviting. Every element was intentionally selected to maximize the home's natural light while enhancing the connection between the interior and the surrounding treetop views. The result is a collected, editorial-inspired home that reflects a relaxed luxury aesthetic—timeless, functional, and deeply personal. This modern condo makeover demonstrates how thoughtful space planning, quality furnishings, and layered styling can completely transform an everyday living space into a refined sanctuary.

Designed to be both functional and inviting, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home's open-concept layout. Warm finishes, timeless details, and thoughtful styling create a space that supports everyday living while seamlessly connecting to the surrounding gathering spaces.

This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood. INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site. EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot. THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place. HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde. YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting. ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements. RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage. OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet. ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings Eric Roth Photography - Photography

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Large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Located in Minnetonka, MN, this remodel was designed for a couple who wanted to transform their lower level into an upscale, entertaining retreat. The husband envisioned a sleek, fully stocked bar with room for barware, a beverage fridge, and his whiskey collection. We delivered with a custom quarter sawn oak and black cabinetry design, topped with durable Cambria quartz, and accented with warm brass hardware. The adjacent movie room was given dramatic depth with the blackest paint we could source, creating a true cinematic atmosphere. A nearby powder bath received a complete refresh with quality, low-maintenance materials, including a stylish wood vanity, coordinating mirror, modern fixtures, and new flooring. Though the original plan called for removing a wall in the movie room, structural limitations led to a design pivot, focusing instead on maximizing style and function within the existing layout. Materials were repeated throughout the home for a cohesive, high-end feel. Now, the homeowners can comfortably host friends and family in a space that blends modern sophistication with easy, everyday living.

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and built in refrigerator Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!

This family room transformation turned a dark, dated space into a bright, welcoming retreat designed for everyday living. Featuring new tile flooring, fresh paint, a beautifully whitewashed fireplace, a sleek Samsung Frame TV, and thoughtfully curated furnishings, every detail was selected to preserve the room’s traditional charm while creating a lighter, more elevated feel. This family room transformation turned a dark, dated space into a bright, welcoming retreat designed for everyday living. Featuring new tile flooring, fresh paint, a beautifully whitewashed fireplace, a sleek Samsung Frame TV, and thoughtfully curated furnishings, every detail was selected to preserve the room’s traditional charm while creating a lighter, more elevated feel.

This custom barndominium in Loudoun County blends rustic charm with modern design for a striking home that feels both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by traditional barns, the exterior features clean lines, vertical siding, and a metal roof, while the interior balances warmth and sophistication. A chef’s kitchen with bold green cabinetry, cozy living spaces with curated textures, and a collector’s bar create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining and everyday living. Thoughtful details, including patterned wallpaper, custom cabinetry, and colorful accents, showcase the homeowners’ personality. Surrounded by sweeping countryside views, this home redefines rural luxury with intentional design and craftsmanship.

This custom luxury kitchen by Crespo Design Group blends timeless craftsmanship with modern organic design to create a space that is both elegant and highly functional. Crisp white custom cabinetry, a soft gray island, and warm natural wood accents are complemented by sculptural woven pendant lights that bring texture, warmth, and visual interest to the heart of the home. Expansive quartz countertops and a generous center island provide the perfect setting for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family living. Designed with a seamless open-concept layout, the kitchen flows effortlessly into the adjacent living spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. Premium appliances, custom millwork, designer hardware, and thoughtfully layered finishes deliver a sophisticated aesthetic while maximizing functionality. Organic textures, curated accessories, and fresh greenery soften the clean architectural lines, creating a luxurious yet comfortable environment. As a premier luxury interior design firm in Tampa, Florida, Crespo Design Group specializes in custom kitchen design, luxury home renovations, and high-end residential interiors throughout Florida, the United States, and the Bahamas. Every project is tailored to reflect each homeowner's lifestyle while combining timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and refined attention to detail.

This custom barndominium in Loudoun County blends rustic charm with modern design for a striking home that feels both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by traditional barns, the exterior features clean lines, vertical siding, and a metal roof, while the interior balances warmth and sophistication. A chef’s kitchen with bold green cabinetry, cozy living spaces with curated textures, and a collector’s bar create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining and everyday living. Thoughtful details, including patterned wallpaper, custom cabinetry, and colorful accents, showcase the homeowners’ personality. Surrounded by sweeping countryside views, this home redefines rural luxury with intentional design and craftsmanship.

Boho meets Portuguese design in a stunning transformation of this Van Ness tudor in the upper northwest neighborhood of Washington, DC. Our team’s primary objectives were to fill space with natural light, period architectural details, and cohesive selections throughout the main level and primary suite. At the entry, new archways are created to maximize light and flow throughout the main level while ensuring the space feels intimate. A new kitchen layout along with a peninsula grounds the chef’s kitchen while securing its part in the everyday living space. Well-appointed dining and living rooms infuse dimension and texture into the home, and a pop of personality in the powder room round out the main level. Strong raw wood elements, rich tones, hand-formed elements, and contemporary nods make an appearance throughout the newly renovated main level and primary suite of the home.

This custom barndominium in Loudoun County blends rustic charm with modern design for a striking home that feels both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by traditional barns, the exterior features clean lines, vertical siding, and a metal roof, while the interior balances warmth and sophistication. A chef’s kitchen with bold green cabinetry, cozy living spaces with curated textures, and a collector’s bar create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining and everyday living. Thoughtful details, including patterned wallpaper, custom cabinetry, and colorful accents, showcase the homeowners’ personality. Surrounded by sweeping countryside views, this home redefines rural luxury with intentional design and craftsmanship.

This custom barndominium in Loudoun County blends rustic charm with modern design for a striking home that feels both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by traditional barns, the exterior features clean lines, vertical siding, and a metal roof, while the interior balances warmth and sophistication. A chef’s kitchen with bold green cabinetry, cozy living spaces with curated textures, and a collector’s bar create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining and everyday living. Thoughtful details, including patterned wallpaper, custom cabinetry, and colorful accents, showcase the homeowners’ personality. Surrounded by sweeping countryside views, this home redefines rural luxury with intentional design and craftsmanship.

A contemporary home full of warm but powerful earth tones. Our client wanted us to incorporate natural colors and natural elements, while keeping the design current and on-trend. Bursts of burnt orange and nature-themed artwork were the accents, while rich wooden furnishings, tailored furnishings, and lush textiles complemented. The overall look is a clean design that doesn't lack personality, taking full advantage of nature's warmth and the importance of functional, everyday living. Project designed by Mississauga, Ontario, interior designer Nicola Interiors. Serving the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Nicola Interiors, click here: https://nicolainteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nicolainteriors.com/projects/indian-road/