Example of a classic entryway design in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a living room remodel in Las Vegas

Walk into your home and be greeted by wonderful millwork detail and crips detail.
Example of a large transitional carpeted u-shaped staircase design in Seattle with carpeted risers

Minimalist kitchen photo in San Francisco

Photographer: Matt Craig Designer: Bronwyn Poole
Living room - contemporary enclosed carpeted living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Set against soft celadon walls, a charming barley twist console table and abstract floral artwork set a casual mood that makes houseguests feel welcome.

Every culture has multiple ways of saying hello. Greetings are an essential, and important, human interaction. Smiles, handshakes, high fives, and hugs all convey welcome; but, as I tell our three boys, your choice of greeting, sends a greater message than just, “hi”. A firm handshake and eye contact says a lot about you and how you regard the other person. Homes greet us, too. A home’s entrance sends a message, whether formal like a handshake or warm like a hug, it greets guests and owners with the same message. A mudroom entrance might invite a guest into the heart of the home like an old friend, or a formal entry may give a guest pause to look around and gauge the home’s owner by the impression left on the guest. One of our Red House “clients for life” is a couple that bought a builder grade development home in RI. After taking care of some high priority functional & aesthetic remodeling (a new master bathroom and walk-in closet), the owners contacted Red House again to finally upgrade the front door & entry to the home. The original, a low-end entry door from a big box store, had finally reached the end of its’ usable life. It was leaking air and starting to rust. It didn’t live up to the aesthetic improvements the owners had made in other areas of the home, and, it no longer served its purpose to shelter and protect or to welcome and greet. After gauging the space, we realized that with a few minor adjustments to the entry area, we could add some paneling above the door and center a window feature in the foyer. These details created a elegant, yet warm, formality. A three-quarter glass door with a unique window patter provides warm light and an openness that creates the friendly invitation of a true home. The newly remodeled space speaks to the quality standards of the owners of the home, and, in turn, it will continue to inform the identity of the family while they live there. But more than that, the new entry foreshadows the quality and aesthetics of the other rooms in the house, just like a firm handshake and eye contact is a preview of what to expect. - Justin Zeller owns a design-build remodeling firm, Red House Custom Building, serving RI and MA. Besides being a Certified Remodeler, Justin has led the team at Red House to win multiple peer-reviewed awards for design and service achievements. Justin also sits on the Board of Directors and serves as Vice President of EM NARI. Photos by Aaron Usher Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Aaron Leitz
Family room - transitional family room idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Photographer: Jamie Salomon Cabinetry: Jewett Farms
Example of a beach style white tile bathroom design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

Beautiful tile and a flexible hand-held shower head makes for a soothing bathing experience. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Small transitional 3/4 beige tile porcelain tile, beige floor and single-sink bathroom photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, blue walls and a built-in vanity

Coral walls, a graphic stair runner and a quirky gallery wall makes a bold hello in this home's entry. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a huge eclectic dark wood floor entryway remodel in Chicago with pink walls and a dark wood front door

Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom remodel in Dallas

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic patio design in New York with a fire pit

Graham Yelton for B-Metro
Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed living room remodel in Birmingham with beige walls

Jennifer Brown
Example of a large ornate master light wood floor bathroom design in New York with a vessel sink, white walls, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

FEATURES All gas. Available in 24", 30", 36", 48" & 60" width sizes. Features NOVA™, ULTRANOVA™, and Simmer Burners for up to 22,000 BTUs. Automatic electronic ignition and re-ignition system. Push-to-turn, infinite setting top burner controls with 130˚ simmer burner. Heavy-duty control knobs. Removable, dishwasher friendly stainless steel drip trays. Full motion grates

Plumbing and wiring prevented the inclusion of a built-in med cab behind the sink so an existing niche was covered with a matching door to make the storage more private. A slim dual flush toilet makes the room feel less crowded. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC

Transitional boy dark wood floor and brown floor kids' room photo in Chicago with beige walls

Tim Lee Photography Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Large transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' room photo in New York with blue walls