A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic living room photo in Austin

Greg Premru Photography
Large eclectic blue tile bathroom photo in Boston with blue walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

This family room was updated using a soft palette of greens, blues and lavender in all new furniture, rugs, lamps etc. It is super functional for a busy family. All of the fabrics and the rug are performance. The new modern light fixture is a perfect balance with the traditional style of the room.

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Heather Fritz
Inspiration for a huge rustic backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped natural water slide remodel in Atlanta

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - 1960s kitchen idea in Austin

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic porch idea in Austin

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: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Austin

Example of an eclectic tile patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Example of an eclectic living room design in Austin

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Patio - eclectic patio idea in Austin

Custom locally built dining table designed by For a family wanting a dramatic entry and dining room, but with requirements that it be an indestructible venue for weekly brunches with guest lists including small children! Our first solution was to create a contrasting border integral to the hardwood floor, in lieu of an area rug. From there, we introduced furniture in resilient materials such as fiberglass chairs and a locally made custom table of Heather's design in reclaimed hardwood, steel and acrylic. Luxurious drapes, dramatic accessories and a chandelier with glimmer added the required panache. Interior design by Heather Garrett Interior Design. Custom original dining table designed by Heather Garrett available through Heather Garrett Interior Design. Contact us for more information. Photography by John Bessler

Ryann Ford Heather Harkovich, Heather Scott Home & Design Artistic Tile
Inspiration for a mediterranean master white tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Example of a trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in Los Angeles with multicolored walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Metal Effects Color-washed Faux Finish by Heather Bruno-Sears
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in New York

Design: Kris Gorton Design Builder: Miller Development Group Photography: White Light Photography
Bedroom - transitional carpeted bedroom idea in Cedar Rapids with multicolored walls

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin