This grand marble entryway showcases a sweeping double staircase, intricate wrought iron railings, and a dramatic crystal chandelier suspended beneath a circular recessed ceiling. Framed by custom iron doors, classic wall paneling, and symmetrical architectural detailing, the space creates a refined first impression rooted in timeless Formal Mediterranean design.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Large beach style u-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Modern custom made console and mirror for an entry area. Elegance of craftsmanship and design together in a good piece of accent furniture. Three drawers white floating console and an custom black frame for an impressive wall hung mirror.

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional screened-in back porch design in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.

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Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Orange County with white walls

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Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor foyer remodel in San Diego with beige walls and a white front door

The ceiling for the dramatic entry boasts a Mushroom wood ceiling design. Photo by Dino Tonn
Example of a mid-sized tuscan marble floor foyer design in Phoenix with beige walls

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in San Francisco

Completely renovated foyer entryway ceiling created and assembled by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. Light custom installed using custom reclaimed wood hardware connections. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.

Foyer with vaulted wood ceilings and glass hall.
Minimalist vaulted ceiling foyer photo in Austin with white walls and a black front door

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Mudroom - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom idea in Atlanta with beige walls and a glass front door

This dramatic entry makes a statement with sweeping double marble staircases, custom iron railings, and a sparkling chandelier suspended beneath a beautifully detailed domed ceiling. The combination of curved architectural lines, refined wall paneling, and polished marble floors creates an elegant and unforgettable first impression.

Tuscan formal and enclosed living room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls

The architectural molding detail was painted in trompe l'oeil on the foyer's two-story high ceiling. The gold leaf was used as an accent.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless foyer remodel in New York with beige walls

Asheville 1296 greatroom, kitchen, wine bar
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in Cincinnati with gray walls

Viewed from floor level, the blue feature wall emphasizes its tall rectangular panels and crisp moulding lines. A clear-glass ceiling fixture brightens the entry beside mirrored closet doors. Pale wood flooring contrasts with the deep paint colour, drawing attention to the custom trim and compact foyer proportions. The Hurdy Estates renovation in North York, Toronto, by Cedarstone Group Inc. opened the bungalow by removing a central load-bearing wall. New flooring, refreshed interiors and glass stair railings connect the kitchen, dining and living areas. Explore structural renovations, open-concept remodels and custom home interiors at cedarstonereno.com.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Modern, airy, minimalist foyer. Artwork by Seth Resnick. Photography by Jessica Glynn. Light fixture by Mooi. Console by Room and Board. By Krista Watterworth Design Studio of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Paint color: Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

Brian Vanden Brink
Farmhouse guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Portland Maine with white walls