photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Inspiration for a contemporary master bedroom remodel in New York with purple walls and a standard fireplace

Single story, expansive estate with separate guest house and pool cabanas 10,000 main building with master suite, four bedrooms, media room, country kitchen, and oversized living room with opposing fireplaces

Minimalist home design photo in DC Metro

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in DC Metro.

Patio - modern patio idea in DC Metro

Minimalist patio photo in DC Metro

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in DC Metro.

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in DC Metro

Photography, www.petermedilek.com Prop Styling, www.danielemaxwelldesigns.com
Living room - rustic living room idea in San Francisco

Mountain style home bar photo in Atlanta

In the living room we cleaned up the original mantel, restored the crown moulding and finished it off with a glassy chandelier. Photo by Michael J Lee

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

Ashley Avila
Large beach style open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in Grand Rapids with white walls

Living room - mediterranean enclosed living room idea in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace

Susan Teare
Example of a beach style formal living room design in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Michael J. Lee Photography
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston with raised-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz

This living rooms A-frame wood paneled ceiling allows lots of natural light to shine through onto its Farrow & Ball dark shiplap walls. The space boasts a large geometric rug made of natural fibers from Meadow Blu, a dark grey heather sofa from RH, a custom green Nickey Kehoe couch, a McGee and Co. gold chandelier, and a hand made reclaimed wood coffee table.

Patio - mid-sized modern backyard tile and custom-shaped lap patio idea in San Diego