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Inspiration for a large contemporary master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Miami with blue walls

The French-limestone wall in this elegant dining room creates a gorgeous focal point, and sets the mood for sophisticated meals.
Example of a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Tampa with no fireplace and beige walls

Creating an open space for entertaining in the garage apartment was a must for family visiting or guests renting the loft. The kitchen is open plan with the lounge and stairs, the custom industrial elements including the railing, island unit legs, light fixtures and shelf supports are all custom design and make.

This long slim room began as an awkward bedroom and became a luxurious master bathroom. The huge double entry shower and soaking tub big enough for two is perfect for a long weekend getaway. The apartment was renovated for rental space or to be used by family when visiting.

Example of an island style wooden straight staircase design in Miami

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Inspiration for a timeless detached garden shed remodel in Newark

Example of a large classic medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with white cabinets

Creating an open space for entertaining in the garage apartment was a must for family visiting or guests renting the loft. The kitchen is open plan with the lounge and stairs, the custom industrial elements including the railing, island unit legs, light fixtures and shelf supports are all custom design and make.

This boldly black and white kitchen boasts everything contemporary from cabinetry to countertop to fixtures to lighting and decor. No details forgotten in this simple yet highly functional layout of a kitchen that works. A part of the main living area, the kitchen design is integral to the overall space.

This long slim room began as an awkward bedroom and became a luxurious master bathroom. The huge double entry shower and soaking tub big enough for two is perfect for a long weekend getaway. The apartment was renovated for rental space or to be used by family when visiting.

This small bathroom off the master bedroom was updated from a tiny camp toilet room to incorporate a walk in shower. The apartment was renovated for rental space or to be used by family when visiting.

Design: Eric Blanz of Blanzscape LLC Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in San Francisco.

This small bathroom off the master bedroom was updated from a tiny camp toilet room to incorporate a walk in shower. The apartment was renovated for rental space or to be used by family when visiting.

Adds, function with style.... A feature itself commonly forgotten in HK...

Kitchen pantry - mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry idea in Santa Barbara

This long slim room began as an awkward bedroom and became a luxurious master bathroom. The huge double entry shower and soaking tub big enough for two is perfect for a long weekend getaway. The apartment was renovated for rental space or to be used by family when visiting.

Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. You could say this room was pretty successful...It was featured in DC Modern Luxury. (#nobigdeal, right?) From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger

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Photo of an asian landscaping in Phoenix.

Laundry room - contemporary laundry room idea in Tampa