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Kitchen/dining room combo - large traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Minneapolis

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
Laundry room - huge traditional carpeted and beige floor laundry room idea in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Example of a large cottage medium tone wood floor mudroom design in New York with gray walls and a white front door

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Front-loading Appliances, laundry room side Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped travertine floor and red floor laundry room photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, limestone countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in New Orleans

For this project we converted an old ranch house into a truly unique boat house overlooking the Lagoon. Our renovation consisted of adding a second story, complete with a roof deck and converting a three car garage into a game room, pool house and overall entertainment room. The concept was to modernize the existing home into a bright, inviting vacation home that the family would enjoy for generations to come. Both porches on the upper and lower level are spacious and have cable railing to enhance the stunning view of the Lagoon.

Photos by Steve Chenn
Foyer - mid-sized traditional brown floor and dark wood floor foyer idea in Houston with a dark wood front door and gray walls

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Mudroom - large traditional black floor mudroom idea in Philadelphia with a blue front door

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a brick fireplace

Photo Credit: Kelly Horkoff; K West Images
Example of a large trendy formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Dining room - coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in New York with gray walls

Photo Credit: Kelly Horkoff; K West Images
Inspiration for a large transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Spacecrafting
Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru

Example of a transitional gray floor and light wood floor foyer design with white walls and a dark wood front door

Utility room - coastal black floor utility room idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray walls and a stacked washer/dryer