A machined hood, custom stainless cabinetry and exposed ducting harkens to a commercial vibe. The 5'x10' marble topped island wears many hats. It serves as a large work surface, tons of storage, informal seating, and a visual line that separates the eating and cooking areas. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Atlantic Archives, Inc./Richard Leo Johnson Paragon Custom Construction LLC
Large beach style formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Charleston with gray walls and no tv

Patio kitchen - small contemporary backyard patio kitchen idea in Chicago with a pergola

Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor dining room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Dining room in modern french country project.
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage dark wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Minneapolis with blue walls

Brandon Barré
Inspiration for a timeless galley kitchen remodel in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Farmhouse white two-story wood house exterior idea in Charleston with a metal roof and a white roof

Ruda Photography
Inspiration for a french country l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Patio - mediterranean courtyard patio idea in Dallas with a fire pit

Design by The Sunset Team in Los Angeles, CA
Example of a large trendy master beige floor and light wood floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Carl Mayfield
Inspiration for a small mediterranean partial sun courtyard stone water fountain landscape in Houston.

Tom Holdsworth Photography Our clients wanted to create a room that would bring them closer to the outdoors; a room filled with natural lighting; and a venue to spotlight a modern fireplace. Early in the design process, our clients wanted to replace their existing, outdated, and rundown screen porch, but instead decided to build an all-season sun room. The space was intended as a quiet place to read, relax, and enjoy the view. The sunroom addition extends from the existing house and is nestled into its heavily wooded surroundings. The roof of the new structure reaches toward the sky, enabling additional light and views. The floor-to-ceiling magnum double-hung windows with transoms, occupy the rear and side-walls. The original brick, on the fourth wall remains exposed; and provides a perfect complement to the French doors that open to the dining room and create an optimum configuration for cross-ventilation. To continue the design philosophy for this addition place seamlessly merged natural finishes from the interior to the exterior. The Brazilian black slate, on the sunroom floor, extends to the outdoor terrace; and the stained tongue and groove, installed on the ceiling, continues through to the exterior soffit. The room's main attraction is the suspended metal fireplace; an authentic wood-burning heat source. Its shape is a modern orb with a commanding presence. Positioned at the center of the room, toward the rear, the orb adds to the majestic interior-exterior experience. This is the client's third project with place architecture: design. Each endeavor has been a wonderful collaboration to successfully bring this 1960s ranch-house into twenty-first century living.

Once apon a time I was a scary basement located in a congested section of Cambridge MA. My clients and I set out to create a new space inspired by France that could also double as a guest room when needed. Painting the existing wood joists and adding bead board in between the joists and painting any exposed pipes white celebrates the ceiling rather than trying to hide it keeps the much needed ceiling height. Italian furniture, books and antique rug gives this once basement a very European well travelled feel.

Tria Giovan
Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Photography: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

French country u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and ceramic backsplash

This French inspired kitchen utilizes panel front appliances to create the room's chic appearance. Photo Credit: Tom Graham
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, an island, beige countertops, granite countertops, white backsplash and marble backsplash

West Los Angeles
Example of a trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in Los Angeles

This sitting room + bar is the perfect place to relax and curl up with a good book. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com