Trendy open concept family room photo with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

John & Jan's kitchen was a small white kitchen that filled about a third of the screen you are looking at. This didn't work for them with the amount of children and grandchildren running around. We named their island the last supper island for the sheer length of it!

Heiser Media
Inspiration for a mediterranean medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Taylor Photo
Inspiration for a transitional open concept family room remodel in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

1950s medium tone wood floor living room photo in Philadelphia with gray walls and a tv stand

Transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet photo in Charlotte with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a classic living room design in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a tile fireplace

Mountain style exterior home photo in New York

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Bates Masi Architects LLC
Deck - contemporary backyard deck idea in New York with decking and no cover

Master Bedroom W/ City Views
Inspiration for a rustic master carpeted bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Study space transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in New York with multicolored walls

Petr Krejci
Example of a transitional loft-style light wood floor family room design in London with a media wall

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The bright living room features a crisp white mid-century sofa and chairs. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson
Large trendy open concept light wood floor family room library photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Giana Allen Design - created these bed nooks as a cozy option in a loft where the sloping roof line made an area in a room that otherwise would have gone unused. The accent color creates an intimate feeling and highlights the space. Custom homes, furniture and design all done by Allen. www.gianaallendesign.com

A warm and inviting rustic modern entry features a harmonious mix of wood, stone, and organic materials, embodying sustainable and energy-efficient design in this luxurious mountain home.

Jillian Glaser Photography http://www.jillianglaserphotography.com/

Jonathan Reece
Mid-sized mountain style backyard medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom photo in Portland Maine with a roof extension and a standard ceiling