Elliott Johnson Photographer
Cottage backyard pool photo in San Luis Obispo with a pergola

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
Transitional built-in desk dark wood floor study room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized minimalist built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room design in San Francisco with white walls

Small trendy built-in desk light wood floor study room photo in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Study room - mid-sized transitional built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in Minneapolis with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Tucked away behind retractable cabinet doors is this office and mail center. (Psst...there is a shredder behind the other base cabinet door). Photography by Chrissy Racho.

Inspiration for a transitional built-in desk light wood floor and brown floor home office remodel in Tampa with white walls

Custom-made built-in drawers Designed by Wild Water Designs Photography by Elyssa Cohen
Example of a mid-sized beach style women's medium tone wood floor walk-in closet design in Boston with white cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Photographer: Jamie Salomon Cabinetry: Covenant Construction LLC.
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Boston

Hand-painted Mexican tile forms a spectacular backdrop for the modern stove top; the hood above is designed in keeping with the home’s rustic yet elegant feeling. The simplicity of the earth toned quartz countertops are enlivened by a brightly hued backsplash with tile accents, while the cherry custom kitchen cabinets are shown with intricate beading trim in this beautiful kitchen with high vaulted ceiling.

Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Denver

The mixture of grey green cabinets with the distressed wood floors and ceilings, gives this farmhouse kitchen a feeling of warmth. Cabinets: Brookhaven and the color is Green Stone Benjamin Moore paint color: There's not an exact match for Green Stone, but Gettysburg Grey, HC 107 is close. Sink: Krauss, model KHF200-30, stainless steel Faucet: Kraus, modelKPF-1602 Hardware: Restoration hardware, Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Windows: Bloomberg is the manufacturer the hardware is from Restoration hardware--Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Floors: European Oak that is wired brushed. The company is Provenza, Pompeii collection and the color is Amiata. Distressed wood: The wood is cedar that's been treated to look distressed! My client is brilliant , so he did some googling (is that a word?) and came across several sites that had a recipe to do just that. He put a steel wool pad into a jar of vinegar and let it sit for a bit. In another jar, he mixed black tea with water. Brush the tea on first and let it dry. Then brush on the steel wool/vinegar (don't forget to strain the wool). Voila, the wood turns dark. Andrew Mckinney Photography

Sealight Studios Kauai
This is an example of a tropical backyard landscaping in Hawaii.

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Walk-in closet - contemporary men's light wood floor walk-in closet idea in Venice

Fresh colors and textures make this great room inviting
Family room - transitional family room idea in Phoenix

Rebecca Westover
Inspiration for a coastal freestanding desk light wood floor home office library remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls and no fireplace

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.” To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views. “Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage. As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”

SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Example of a 1950s formal living room design in Tampa with white walls

Penny Round Tile
Inspiration for a small coastal 3/4 blue tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, gray floor and single-sink alcove bathtub remodel in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity