Photo of Kitchen featuring exposed beams and adjacent Breakfast Nook, with light, painted cabinet and counter finishes and lots of glass. Photo by Martis Camp Sales (Paul Hamill)

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography

Mid-sized transitional dining room photo in New York with white walls

Jon Huelskamp Landmark
Country medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Chicago with white walls, a brick fireplace and no fireplace

modern farmhouse kitchen
Example of a large country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

The large wood beam, brick tile backsplash, and exposed brick post add to the rustic feel of this kitchen. La Grange, Illinois
Example of a mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops, stone tile backsplash and brown backsplash

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck.

The large wood beam, brick tile backsplash, and exposed brick post add to the rustic feel of this kitchen. La Grange, Illinois
Inspiration for a large cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops, stone tile backsplash and brown backsplash

Erin Feinblatt
Tuscan formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Originally a load bearing wall, the heavy timber beam cutting between the kitchen and living room was chosen to create a conversation between the two spaces. With gray tones and warm beige veins, this beautiful piece of lumber was the perfect choice, as its materiality mimics the veining of the marble, as well as the drop down globe pendant light fixtures.

Bright, open-concept modern timber frame farmhouse with exposed beams, open shelving and custom wood kitchen cabinets.
Mid-sized trendy single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Situated on one of the most prestigious streets in the distinguished neighborhood of Highland Park, 3517 Beverly is a transitional residence built by Robert Elliott Custom Homes. Designed by notable architect David Stocker of Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro, the 3-story, 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom residence is characterized by ample living space and signature high-end finishes. An expansive driveway on the oversized lot leads to an entrance with a courtyard fountain and glass pane front doors. The first floor features two living areas — each with its own fireplace and exposed wood beams — with one adjacent to a bar area. The kitchen is a convenient and elegant entertaining space with large marble countertops, a waterfall island and dual sinks. Beautifully tiled bathrooms are found throughout the home and have soaking tubs and walk-in showers. On the second floor, light filters through oversized windows into the bedrooms and bathrooms, and on the third floor, there is additional space for a sizable game room. There is an extensive outdoor living area, accessed via sliding glass doors from the living room, that opens to a patio with cedar ceilings and a fireplace.

We replaced the brick with a Tuscan-colored stacked stone and added a wood mantel; the television was built-in to the stacked stone and framed out for a custom look. This created an updated design scheme for the room and a focal point. We also removed an entry wall on the east side of the home, and a wet bar near the back of the living area. This had an immediate impact on the brightness of the room and allowed for more natural light and a more open, airy feel, as well as increased square footage of the space. We followed up by updating the paint color to lighten the room, while also creating a natural flow into the remaining rooms of this first-floor, open floor plan. After removing the brick underneath the shelving units, we added a bench storage unit and closed cabinetry for storage. The back walls were finalized with a white shiplap wall treatment to brighten the space and wood shelving for accessories. On the left side of the fireplace, we added a single floating wood shelf to highlight and display the sword. The popcorn ceiling was scraped and replaced with a cleaner look, and the wood beams were stained to match the new mantle and floating shelves. The updated ceiling and beams created another dramatic focal point in the room, drawing the eye upward, and creating an open, spacious feel to the room. The room was finalized by removing the existing ceiling fan and replacing it with a rustic, two-toned, four-light chandelier in a distressed weathered oak finish on an iron metal frame. Photo Credit: Nina Leone Photography

This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

The photo shows the family room, bathed in light. The vaulted ceiling features exposed wood beams, shiplap panelling, and LED lighting built-in to the beams to cast light upwards toward the ceiling. RGH Construction, Allie Wood Design,In House Photography.

Michael Biondo Photography
Example of a trendy l-shaped and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Amazing cathedral ceiling timber frame master bedroom facing the lake. This gorgeous bedroom features warm exposed wooden beams and pine decking on the ceiling, creating warmth and comfort.

Jeffrey Totaro
Example of a large trendy l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops