We added trim carpentry for a fresh white backdrop to the other rustic elements. The client wanted an open plan with great flow for entertaining. Our sectional upholstered in liquid-repellent Crypton filled the bill and fits perfectly with the overscale cocktail table with forgiving, rustic finish yet stylish look. Custom pillows establish a light and airy palette with fresh blues, greiges, and whites. Graphic black outlining in the lampshades and hurricane wall sconces ground the whole.

Photos were taken with a smart phone so please forgive the low quality.
Home theater - mid-sized traditional enclosed carpeted and multicolored floor home theater idea in San Diego with brown walls and a projector screen

A high barrel vault defines the kitchen and dining space. The adobe floor provides a durable, water proof, yet more forgiving surface than concrete slab. Integral color gypsum plaster maintains a consistent finish between straw bale and framed walls.

This project stands out and represents high value to the home owner in its transformation from an undefined, unusable space to a full entertainment and living area. Lodge-like large entertainment space complete with gas fireplace and fully appointed wet bar. Cozy reading nook with plush seating and 2nd gas fireplace. Double sliding barn doors open up to large multi-use space Exercise / yoga room with full wall of mirrors. Plush textured carpet was chosen for it's forgiving nature.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Inspiration for a bedroom remodel in Toronto

Traditionally styled maple bench in a warm grey stain with a paneled back & open cubby storage above & below.
Example of a huge ceramic tile and multicolored floor mudroom design in Other

A new-to-me realtor calls Tuesday mid-day asking about my services. The phone call quickly turned into a 'yes' but I mentioned unless I do this 'tomorrow', it couldn't get done until next week Tuesday or Wednesday due to other obligations. It's in Cayucos, which poses another issue - do I make the trip up to preview (it's an hour away, do I have time), or can I get what I need off of the internet? AND we had rain to contend with... it's never easy to stage in the rain. Fortunately I'm a very spatially-minded person and could make my plans based on the existing internet photos. A girl needs her plans! So Wednesday, between the spurts of rain, my sons and I spend all morning packing for this stage, and Wednesday afternoon / into evening my sons and I head out, unload, and stage this beautiful.... no..... GORGEOUS home ON THE WATER in Cayucos. WOW!!! The boys told me upon arrival: 'We should buy this!' I'm thinking the same thing! So, in retrospect, this stage was a vacant, sight-unseen home, and within about 24 hours went from realtor request to stage-done status. Please forgive the darkness of the photos, it was 6:30 at night when we were done, it was dark!

A kitchen for chefs, replete with viewing barstools to watch the magic happen. The kitchen is so nice we can forgive the impossible to use cabinets up top.

Just finished old basement shop into play room for grand kids. Results were awesome! Approximately 40' X 17'' room, rough install complete in under 2 hours. Took several more hours to complete the final trim and fitting around edges and doors. Grand kids love it, not cold like carpet over concrete and very forgiving when they roughhouse on the floor! Had enough left over to finish floor in basement exercise room. Love the product, and it seems durable enough for children to play on without them damaging it. Would definitely recommend this for quick and relatively inexpensive way to finish a basement floor!- John, Toledo, OH http://www.greatmats.com/tiles/interlocking-floor-tiles-wood-rev.php

Luxurious 10 person leather top games poker table. High end gaming table with tarnished brass drink casters, chip trays, banker's drawer and padded edge. This table is over the top. Very sturdy table sits on a double pedestal stretcher based platform. Table has a flame mahogany apron. As you walk around the table, you'll notice show stopper details. Each cup holder, for example, has a picture card repousse and alternating club, diamond, heart or spade designs. The leather top is decorated with World currency embossed and glazed details. Mild factory distressed finish will work well in any traditional room and the table's finish will be forgiving in 'real life' as you enjoy the table for gaming and parties. This is a very well made table. It is heavy, dense and will not dissappoint you. Matching chairs are also available and those chairs are shown in some of the pictures, but they ARE NOT INCLUDED.

landscape architect: David John Bigham photo:Marion Brenner
Eclectic patio photo in San Francisco

This project stands out and represents high value to the home owner in its transformation from an undefined, unusable space to a full entertainment and living area. Lodge-like large entertainment space complete with gas fireplace and fully appointed wet bar. Cozy reading nook with plush seating and 2nd gas fireplace. Double sliding barn doors open up to large multi-use space Exercise / yoga room with full wall of mirrors. Plush textured carpet was chosen for it's forgiving nature.

We hope we do not even have to persuade you to fall in love with this amazing demilune. A stand alone closed storage piece, this Robin’s Egg Leaf application is stunning. Each panel of the finish is individually applied by hand, making every piece unique! Demilunes are wonderful to use in hallways, beside beds, or at the end of a sofa or settee. Their semicircle shape is so forgiving in tight spaces. Three drawers, painted black inside, offer ample storage space for most any venue. This is truly a piece of jewelry for the home. What creative purpose will you use it for? We like the idea of using it in a powder room with a glass vessel sink. Dimensions: 36W x 20.25D x 34H Features: Three Drawers, Painted Almost Black Interior

A Wilton carpet in Wye, a pattern of interlocking Ys, provides a forgiving, family-friendly base in a den by Victoria Hagan.

Forgive photo lighting in shot -- I love this angle..
Example of an eclectic living room design in Los Angeles

Act 1 Flooring did a full remodel in this home. This picture features a medium color, hand scraped hardwood. Hand scraped hardwood is very popular because it is very forgiving. Dents and scratches don't stand out as much on a hand scraped floor. They actually add more character.

Kitchens Unlimited
Large elegant galley vinyl floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This family wanted a classic home design without losing the functionality they needed to accommodate their four children. They lit the room with the gorgeous Ava blown glass chandelier and Walthall wall sconces which the homeowner says "absolutely transformed the space". This living room design is elegant but functional and forgiving!

Beth Therriault Photography, LLC www.bethtphotos.com This brown granite countertop seems flecked with glittery gold. Very warm colors are forgiving & beautiful.