Close-up of the brass hardware and white cabinet paint in the butler's pantry. Cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams' SW 7005 "Pure White". Isn't that backsplash tile fantastic?? Photo by Matthew Niemann

Example of a small transitional powder room design in DC Metro with gray walls and a console sink

Large transitional master gray floor and marble floor alcove shower photo with black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets

Troy Thies Photography
Inspiration for a craftsman subway tile powder room remodel with a pedestal sink

Large trendy gender-neutral travertine floor dressing room photo with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Example of a trendy dark wood floor walk-in closet design in Charleston with open cabinets

Example of a trendy u-shaped kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Inspiration for a coastal mudroom remodel in Grand Rapids

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s porcelain tile and white floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and no island

This master bathroom is a retreat at the end of the day. White Carrera marble tile, crystal cabinet knobs and elegant fixtures provide a touch of sophistication. Photo credit: Van Inwegen Digital Arts

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a large timeless dark wood floor foyer remodel in New York with white walls and a dark wood front door

Reed Brown Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor kitchen pantry remodel in Nashville with open cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Example of a minimalist galley concrete floor home design design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Brantley Photography
Kitchen - transitional ceramic tile kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Angie Silvy Photography
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea with granite countertops

Mid-sized 1960s kitchen photo in Los Angeles