Kitchen - contemporary gray floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

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Large minimalist bathroom photo in Los Angeles

Large modern beige two-story stucco flat roof idea in Salt Lake City

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This 400 s.f. studio apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village serves as a pied-a-terre for clients whose primary residence is on the West Coast. Although the clients do not reside here full-time, this tiny space accommodates all the creature comforts of home. Bleached hardwood floors, crisp white walls, and high ceilings are the backdrop to a custom blackened steel and glass partition, layered with raw silk sheer draperies, to create a private sleeping area, replete with custom built-in closets. Simple headboard and crisp linens are balanced with a lightly-metallic glazed duvet and a vintage textile pillow. The living space boasts a custom Belgian linen sectional sofa that pulls out into a full-size bed for the couple’s young children who sometimes accompany them. Efficient and inexpensive dining furniture sits comfortably in the main living space and lends clean, Scandinavian functionality for sharing meals. The sculptural handcrafted metal ceiling mobile offsets the architecture’s clean lines, defining the space while accentuating the tall ceilings. The kitchenette combines custom cool grey lacquered cabinets with brass fittings, white beveled subway tile, and a warm brushed brass backsplash; an antique Boucherouite runner and textural woven stools that pull up to the kitchen’s coffee counter punctuate the clean palette with warmth and the human scale. The under-counter freezer and refrigerator, along with the 18” dishwasher, are all panelled to match the cabinets, and open shelving to the ceiling maximizes the feeling of the space’s volume. The entry closet doubles as home for a combination washer/dryer unit. The custom bathroom vanity, with open brass legs sitting against floor-to-ceiling marble subway tile, boasts a honed gray marble countertop, with an undermount sink offset to maximize precious counter space and highlight a pendant light. A tall narrow cabinet combines closed and open storage, and a recessed mirrored medicine cabinet conceals additional necessaries. The stand-up shower is kept minimal, with simple white beveled subway tile and frameless glass doors, and is large enough to host a teak and stainless bench for comfort; black sink and bath fittings ground the otherwise light palette. What had been a generic studio apartment became a rich landscape for living.

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Adriana Solmson Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace and a media wall

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This Cincinnati home was transformed with a limewash application that gives it the historic look. Originally generic brick, the new look is complimented by the copper trim. The eventual patina of the copper will be a beautiful compliment to the historic look of the limewashed brick.

Jason Roehner
Urban home design photo in Phoenix

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts medium tone wood floor family room design in Charlotte with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Cape Cod; Dennis, MA This Cape Cod-style bathroom combines a classic coastal palette with a unique and stylish design, creating a bright and inviting space. The most striking feature is the vibrant Serena and Lilly patterned wallpaper, which covers the upper half of the walls and serves as a dynamic backdrop for the room. The repeating fan or scallop-like motif of the wallpaper adds a playful and decorative element. Below the wallpaper, the lower half of the walls is finished with crisp white beadboard paneling, a classic architectural detail that reinforces the coastal and cottage aesthetic. A round mirror with a thick, natural rattan frame hangs above the sink, adding a warm, organic texture that contrasts beautifully with the clean lines of the white vanity and beadboard. The vanity itself is a simple white cabinet with a clean white countertop and an undermount sink. A modern polished chrome faucet with a unique handle design adds a touch of contemporary flair. Above the mirror, a chrome light fixture with two white, frosted glass shades provides balanced and bright illumination. On the right, a chrome towel rack holds a folded white towel, and a simple white shower curtain completes the clean and functional design. This bathroom expertly balances traditional coastal elements with a fresh, modern sensibility.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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