Photo Credit: Matthew Millman
Large elegant living room photo in San Francisco with beige walls and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 blue tile and glass tile gray floor bathroom remodel in Dallas with blue cabinets, pink walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and a two-piece toilet

Trendy dark wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with multicolored walls

Zen dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in Providence with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, red walls, an undermount sink and black countertops

Jeff Miller
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, multicolored backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

Mid-sized elegant ceramic tile and beige floor powder room photo in Cleveland with a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

NMA Architects
Example of a large classic master white tile and marble tile marble floor corner shower design in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige walls, an undermount tub, recessed-panel cabinets, white countertops and a one-piece toilet

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic light wood floor and brown floor entryway remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a black front door

Dining room - eclectic dining room idea in Los Angeles with blue walls

This living room is layered with classic modern pieces and vintage asian accents. The natural light floods through the open plan. Photo by Whit Preston

The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

Asian powder room with Hakatai mosaic glass tile wall as backdrop, Asian vanity with Koi vessel sink, modern faucet in bamboo shape and dramatic golden mirror.

A traditional desk accented with gold hardware stands in one corner of this serene master bedroom. A charcoal grey glass lamp illuminates the desk and is joined by a silverleaf Chippendale chair covered in navy crushed velvet. On the wall hangs a large gold-framed abstract artwork in shades of aqua, navy, gold and ivory. A wall shelf with pagoda top hangs on an adjacent wall, displaying Asian accessories in aqua and turquoise. Light gray walls with white trim contrast with the depth of the walnut stained hardwood floor. Carter Tippins Photography

Inspiration for a zen dining room remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Craig Denis
Living room - zen living room idea in Miami with beige walls

Architecture: Genesis Architecture. Material selections: Blue Hot Design. Photo: Peter Wells.
Example of a zen bathroom design in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink

Small zen formal and open concept living room photo in San Diego with white walls, a metal fireplace, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv