Emily Followill
Living room - coastal formal living room idea in Atlanta with a standard fireplace and white walls

Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.

photography by Andrea Calo
Example of a huge transitional backyard outdoor patio shower design in Austin with a pergola

Basement - large rustic look-out carpeted basement idea in Chicago with no fireplace

These high gloss white cabinets are the perfect compliment to the single bowl sink. The black porcelain tile floor is low maintenance and a great touch to the minimalist look of the space. For more on Normandy Designer Chris Ebert, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/christopher-ebert/

Organized drawers, like these. make cooking easier. These great cooks needed a space that allowed for entertaining and multiple work zones. Storage was optimized and is efficient with pull-outs and dividers. The kitchen has almost doubled in size and now includes two dishwashers for easy clean up. Lighting was appointed with sparkling pendants, task lighting under cabinets and even the island has a soft glow. A happy space with room to work and entertain. Photo: DeMane Design Winner: 1st Place ASID WA, Large Kitchen

Leslie Goodwin Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional underground medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace

©Morgan Howarth Photography
Transitional living room photo in DC Metro with gray walls

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small mid-century modern 3/4 gray tile, beige tile and matchstick tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in Baltimore with an undermount sink, marble countertops, blue walls, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and a one-piece toilet

Wes Tarca
Transitional formal living room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Playroom area designed with custom built-in by Bridget Ray. Wainscott added to walls, and ceiling painted in a striped design for added pattern and interest. Play table by #PotteryBarnKids. Photography by Brent Tinsley.

Jeffrey Totaro, Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with yellow walls and no fireplace

Closet - transitional women's medium tone wood floor closet idea in New York with glass-front cabinets and white cabinets

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel with gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary master freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

The wall of maple cabinet storage is from Wellborn, New Haven style in Bleu finish. Each grandchild gets their own section of storage. The bench seating (with more storage below!) has a Formica Flax Gauze top in Glacier Java. It also serves as a sep for smaller children to reach the upper storage shelves. The festive red and white stripe pendant lights Giclee Pattern style #H1110. Photo by Toby Weiss

Michael Alan Kaskel
Eat-in kitchen - traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.