Light gray walls provide a neutral backdrop for this traditional dining room’s inventive use of color. Floral draperies in shades of navy, turquoise and robin’s egg blue are accented by a navy band and hang from gold metal rods with clear glass finials. The light grey ceiling is adorned with a hand-painted design in two-toned metallic gold. A corner cabinet has been given a fresh coat of white paint to match the trim, while the interior is painted aqua showcasing the blue and white porcelain and antiqued mirror accessories adorning the shelves. This elegant space is a study in blues, from the wool rug bearing a floral pattern in shades of light blue, baby blue and navy to the lacquered dining chairs, which have been upholstered in a modern tone-on-tone geometric velvet along with a navy chenille and accented with black nickel nails. The dining table is stained deep espresso and given a high gloss finish. Gold metallic accents on the table provide a touch of glam befitting the crown jewel of the room - a chandelier of clear glass orbs dangling from a gold frame. A pot at the center of the table is filled with purple hydrangeas and greenery adding another lush layer to the decadent design. Carter Tippins Photography

Staircase - traditional painted u-shaped staircase idea in Other with painted risers

The focal wall of this powder room features a multi-textural pattern of Goya limestone planks with complimenting Goya field tile for the side walls. The floating polished Vanilla Onyx vanity solidifies the design, creating linear movement. The up-lighting showcases the natural characteristics of this beautiful onyx slab. Moca Cream limestone was used to unify the design. We are please to announce that this powder bath was selected as Bath of the Year by San Diego Home and Garden!

The historically-significant double-height library on the top floor of this Arts and Crafts townhouse features its original nautical maps, a seahorse chandelier and a mantle painting depicting the Bownell family ancestors’ arrival in New Amsterdam. Polychromatic tiles on the mantel surround showcase various knights in aristocratic tunics, doublets and armor, being that medieval times were common themes featured in the American Arts and Crafts period. Photography by Eric Piasecki

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a timeless wallpaper powder room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops, black cabinets, marble countertops, furniture-like cabinets and a freestanding vanity

Photography: Jen Burner Photography
Small country guest brown floor and dark wood floor bedroom photo in New Orleans with gray walls

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

Example of a tuscan marble tile powder room design in Santa Barbara with a vessel sink

This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.

Josh Thornton
Dining room - mid-sized eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Chicago with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Wet bar - small transitional single-wall gray floor and porcelain tile wet bar idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, marble countertops and gray countertops

Inspiro 8 Studios
Living room - transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Other

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Bedroom - coastal master bedroom idea in Jacksonville with white walls and no fireplace

Master Suite’s full-wall customized bed/nightstand feature unites knotted charcoal wool-upholstered panels with satin brass inlays, walnut cut-out bookcase with LED strip light inlays and articulating sconces.

Dedicated laundry room - coastal multicolored floor dedicated laundry room idea in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Bathroom - 1950s master white tile and subway tile marble floor and white floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, purple walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Josh Thornton
Living room - large eclectic formal dark wood floor living room idea in Chicago with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Boston with pink walls