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Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Las Vegas with gray walls

This clean and classic Northern Westchester kitchen features a mix of colors and finishes. The perimeter of the kitchen including the desk area is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nordic White with satin chrome hardware. The island features Benjamin Moore’s Blue Toile with satin brass hardware. The focal point of the space is the Cornu Fe range and custom hood in satin black with brass and chrome trim. Crisp white subway tile covers the backwall behind the cooking area and all the way up the sink wall to the ceiling. In place of wall cabinets, the client opted for thick white open shelves on either side of the window above the sink to keep the space more open and airier. Countertops are a mix of Neolith’s Estatuario on the island and Ash Grey marble on the perimeter. Hanging above the island are Circa Lighting’s the “Hicks Large Pendants” by designer Thomas O’Brien; above the dining table is Tom Dixon’s “Fat Pendant”. Just off of the kitchen is a wet bar conveniently located next to the living area, perfect for entertaining guests. They opted for a contemporary look in the space. The cabinetry is Yosemite Bronzato laminate in a high gloss finish coupled with open glass shelves and a mirrored backsplash. The mirror and the abundance of windows makes the room appear larger than it is. Bilotta Senior Designer: Rita LuisaGarces Architect: Hirshson Design & Architecture Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Lyons Hunter Williams : Architecture LLC; Eckert & Eckert Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

A simple front facade consisting solely of ten-foot shuttered French doors radiates elegance in this new traditional foursquare home in Washington, D.C. Featured in Country Living magazine, the airy plan offers spaciousness in a limited-fronted site of the American foursquare house. The goal for the design was creating a contemporary foursquare style house. The family room and kitchen of this American foursquare interior are separated by a glassy built-in rather than walls, encouraging visual connection between the spaces in the four square house. Though nestled in the city, this American foursquare home feels like a classic country home.

Family room - contemporary carpeted family room idea in Sydney with gray walls

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A new home on East 41st Street in Sioux Falls has a beautiful StarMark Cabinetry kitchen in gray tones, designed by Brooke Langdon of Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry, a StarMark Cabinetry dealer in Sioux Falls. The perimeter of the kitchen is the Hanover door in Rustic Alder finished in a gray cabinet color called Driftwood with Ebony glaze. The island is the Hanover door style in Oak finished in a gray cabinet color called Peppercorn with Ebony glaze. Some of the cabinets have glass inserts. The pattern is called "Water." The paint used for the walls is from Sherwin Williams; the color is called "Collonade Gray". The counter top is granite, in a color called "Titanium Black." The counter top used in the hutch area is a wood counter top. Lapour Photography

An enchanting mix of rustic and elegant elements, We designed this room around the beautiful pictures that ornament its’ walls. Each photo has a deep meaning for our client, who photographed them while on a trip to New York City with her father. It was there that she was shown the place her parents fell in love: the steps where they would talk for hours, where they first saw each other and experienced that sacred “love at first sight moment”. Inspired by these photos we filtered them in a beautifully sentimental sepia tone. We custom framed these images in thick gold and they became our vision for the room. Following the color ways of the photos, the room carries deep gray and brown tones as well as a pop of purple color with the sofa. Throughout the room we incorporated various finishes of wood, antique brass, lacquer and iron to establish a stunning contrast that became cohesive. We mixed luxurious elements, like the white lacquer candleholders, golden bookends and black chalices atop the more rustic unfinished wooden table to create a beautiful display. The pillows decorating the sofa mixed both textures and finishes from sheen to matte in keeping with the theme of different style elements becoming harmonious. In the two front corners rest chairs of a deeper gray, with a luxe brown throw and golden pillow that further enrich the sepia-tone feel of the photographs. Each element was carefully designed with these photos in mind, to evoke the nostalgic feeling of the images and provide our client and her family a place in which they can relax, reminisce and truly enjoy their time with one another. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

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Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace

When we imagine the homes of our favorite actors, we often think of picturesque kitchens, artwork hanging on the walls, luxurious furniture, and pristine conditions 24/7. But for celebrities with children, sometimes that last one isn’t always accurate! Kids will be kids – which means there may be messy bedrooms, toys strewn across their play area, and maybe even some crayon marks or finger-paints on walls or floors. Lucy Liu recently partnered with One Kings Lane and Paintzen to redesign her son Rockwell’s playroom in their Manhattan apartment for that reason. Previously, Lucy had decided not to focus too much on the layout or color of the space – it was simply a room to hold all of Rockwell’s toys. There wasn’t much of a design element to it and very little storage. Lucy was ready to change that – and transform the room into something more sophisticated and tranquil for both Rockwell and for guests (especially those with kids!). And to really bring that transformation to life, one of the things that needed to change was the lack of color and texture on the walls. When selecting the color palette, Lucy and One Kings Lane designer Nicole Fisher decided on a more neutral, contemporary style. They chose to avoid the primary colors, which are too often utilized in children’s rooms and playrooms. Instead, they chose to have Paintzen paint the walls in a cozy gray with warm beige undertones. (Try PPG ‘Slate Pebble’ for a similar look!) It created a perfect backdrop for the decor selected for the room, which included a tepee for Rockwell, some Tribal-inspired artwork, Moroccan woven baskets, and some framed artwork. To add texture to the space, Paintzen also installed wallpaper on two of the walls. The wallpaper pattern involved muted blues and grays to add subtle color and a slight contrast to the rest of the walls. Take a closer look at this smartly designed space, featuring a beautiful neutral color palette and lots of exciting textures!

This Family Room houses an an armoire that was made by the clients' grandfather. Grass cloth adorns the back of the bookcases and acts as the perfect backdrop for accessories. The coffee table/ottoman has a faux leather top that opens for storage and houses blankets and pillows. The upholstered pieces were custom made with contrast welt, trim and nail heads. The area rug is gray and yellow made from wool and silk and grounds the entire room! Michael Hunter Photography

| PHOTO CREDIT | Jon McMorran Photography Gaile Guevara Photography | PROJECT PROFILE | Renovation & Styling Project 1,524 sq.ft | Coal Harbour 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath + Storage + Living / Dining Room + Balcony | DESIGN TEAM | Interior Design | GAILE GUEVARA Design Team | Laura Melling, Foojan Kasravi | CONSTRUCTION TEAM | Builder | Projekt Home | SOURCE GUIDE | Artwork | provided Zoe Pawlak Accessories - Decorative objects | Cushions available through Provide Accessories - Area rug | Salari Carpets Bedding | Stonewashed Belgian Linen Collection provided by Layers & Layers Drapery | Castle Blinds Furniture - Sofa | Softline provided by Vancouver Special Furniture - Dining Table | Custom Table by Lock & Mortice Furniture - Dining Bench | Custom Table by Lock & Mortice Furniture - Dining Chair | provided The Other Room Furniture - Bed | Facade Grey Queen Bed from CB2 Furniture - Bedside Table | Shake Nightstand from CB2 Fireplace Surround | Dekton Slabs provided by Galaxy Stones Lighting - Accent | Smithfield by Flos provided by Lightform Lighting - Decorative | Foscarini provided by Lightform

A soft subtle Toasted Antique finish gives Aristokraft Cabinetry's Durham its distinguished, enduring character that adds an effortless grace to any room. Shown here against light oak floors and dark gray countertop.

Old world farm house with beautiful raised panel gray painted kitchen cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This smaller transitional family room is great for entertaining a small group. The sectional and recliner are anchored with a vintage look area rug. We added reclaimed wood and iron tables for a casual feel. The space in kept neutral with the use of grays and navy blue. Michael Hunter Photography

It's the details that make all the difference in this master bedroom. The floor to ceiling bookcase adds height, storage, and convenience for him and her. The overhead lighting also adds ease to the room with an inner light switch located on each side of the open shelving. Learn more about Chris Ebert, the Normandy Remodeling Designer who created this space, and other projects that Chris has created: https://www.normandyremodeling.com/team/christopher-ebert Photo Credit: Normandy Remodeling

Dozens of tall windows invite and catch the eye immediately, while awe-worthy vaulted ceilings and Kentwood Engineered hardwood floors inspire an ambiance of elegance. The spectacular 2-story Great Room is sure to impress guests: ample seating encourages evenings filled with entertainment, a deluxe fireplace brings warmth and comfort, and the ceiling gracefully extends all the way to the top of the second story.

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances