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Example of a mid-sized transitional white tile bathroom design in Atlanta with multicolored walls

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Looking for a nice clean crown molding, but what something different? These homeowners did just that with a simple clean flat molding applied to the wall and ceiling to create this look.

Photo by Doug Peterson Photography
Garden shed - large rustic one-story garden shed idea in Boise

Example of a cottage deck design in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large modern backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Miami with a roof extension

John Dimaio
Beach style porch idea in Philadelphia with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Large tuscan master beige tile and stone tile beige floor and double-sink open shower photo in Orange County with medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige countertops and a freestanding vanity

XANADU GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Elegant kitchen photo in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets and black cabinets

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Elegant gender-neutral multicolored floor playroom photo in Dallas with green walls

mparchphoto, Richard Grenier Builder
Example of a transitional patio design in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

Chipper Hatter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego

A built-in home office features the classic Eames chairs with an open shelving unit. Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room remodel in Auckland with white walls

This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

KuDa Photography
Example of an eclectic concrete floor living room design in Portland with multicolored walls, no fireplace and no tv

Mark Singer
Living room - huge modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc and is used with permission.