Mudroom - traditional multicolored floor mudroom idea in New York with beige walls

Beach style gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor playroom photo in Other with multicolored walls

Rather than cutting off the lighter part of the wood as is typically done, we used the sapwood of walnut as a natural design element in the custom kitchen cabinets. Brass hardware, and a detail that shows off beautiful dovetail joinery both highlight the beauty of the wood. Photography by Meredith Heuer

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Beach style gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor kids' room photo in Other with blue walls

David O. Marlow Photography
Inspiration for a huge rustic gender-neutral dark wood floor kids' room remodel in Denver with beige walls

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

Design by Bella Mancini
Inspiration for a contemporary kids' white tile, yellow tile and subway tile bathroom remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an integrated sink

This is an example of a huge traditional outdoor playset in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a rustic gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' room remodel in Minneapolis with white walls

Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor mudroom remodel in Atlanta with gray walls

Kids' room - coastal gender-neutral carpeted kids' room idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

photo: garey gomez
Beach style kids' ceramic tile and white floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with white cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, beaded inset cabinets and gray walls

Large farmhouse gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' room photo in Omaha with multicolored walls

Kevin Kennedy
Mid-sized beach style medium tone wood floor entryway photo in Other with gray walls and a medium wood front door

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

Elegant boy carpeted and gray floor kids' room photo in Miami with beige walls

Interior Designer: Randolph Interior Design Builder: Villamil Construction⁠ Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a coastal carpeted and beige floor kids' room remodel in Minneapolis with white walls

Jeff Herr Photography
Kids' room - coastal medium tone wood floor kids' room idea in Atlanta with gray walls

Designer: Laura Engen Interior Design Architectural Designer: Will Spencer Studio Builder: Reuter Walton Residential Photographer: Alyssa Lee Photography