Example of a country dark wood floor dining room design in Chicago with white walls

Two large sofas, lounge chairs and ottomans create a plethora of seating in this comfortable family room. The openness between the kitchen and family room is great for entertaining! This is the home of a young couple who really wanted a stylish space with dashes of bright color. To do this, we kept the sofas neutral and added beautiful abstract pillows, red ottomans and chairs. Very tall, custom floor lamps from Africa really help balance the space and add symmetry. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Elegant dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Tampa with beige walls

In this all-white entry hall by Calder Design Group, a red carpet lives up to its traditional role, unfurling majestically up the stairs.
Example of a classic foyer design in New York with white walls

Large transitional master light wood floor bedroom photo in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Large farmhouse balcony photo in San Francisco with a roof extension

Caroline Allison
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor great room remodel in Miami with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

Large tuscan tile patio photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

Gerry Katz
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless concrete floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Little Rock with beige walls

Example of a huge classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway design in Boston with green walls and a dark wood front door

Mid-sized trendy dark wood floor and brown floor foyer photo in New York with gray walls

Richard Cadan Photography
Example of a large minimalist white floor foyer design in New York with gray walls

A whimsical, farmhouse Brentwood home design featuring a live edge, wood accent table in the entry. Interior Design & Photography: design by Christina Perry

Example of a large transitional wooden u-shaped staircase design in Other with painted risers