This luxurious farmhouse living area features custom beams and all natural finishes. It brings old world luxury and pairs it with a farmhouse feel. The stone archway and soaring ceilings make this space unforgettable!

Foyer - contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor foyer idea in New York with gray walls and a glass front door

Developed by American Coastal Properties. Photography by Andrew Bramasco.
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and green cabinets

Great Room / Living Room
Living room - scandinavian living room idea in Boise

Set in the rolling hills of Virginia known for its horse farms and wineries, this new custom home has Old World charm by incorporating such elements as reclaimed barnwood floors, rustic wood and timewonn paint finishes, and other treasures found at home and abroad treasured by this international family. Photos by :Greg Hadley

One of the East Bay's Most Sought After Designers, Best of Houzz 2015, 2016 & 2017. By Appointment Only. Photo by Suzanna Scott.
Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with no fireplace and white walls

Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed carpeted home theater remodel in Philadelphia with beige walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor family room remodel with green walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Architectural features of wood - Federal period, New York City Iron light fixture - Brussels, late 19th century Stove hood cornice - early 19th century armor top Photo by KuDa Photography

This was part of a major interior and exterior renovation of a 1920's Tudor house in Dobbs Ferry, NY. A previous renovation in the 70's had stripped away most of the original exterior wood details and had added plain modern widows with no casings or detail at all, culminating in a hideous 8'x8' plastic bubble skylight on the roof. So we embarked on a process of adding detail back into the house and we decided early on to pitch the style more in a Craftsman direction. We replaced all the windows and doors with pre-finished wood Norwood windows and doors, with simulated divided lites and enlarged head casings and sills. We re-wired and re-stucco'd the exterior, covering the previous sprayed on stucco with a new hand troweled smooth finish. We added a small gabled addition to the Kitchen wing which matched exactly a gable at the other side of the house and we redid all the flashing, gutters and leaders in copper.

Example of a small eclectic master white tile and subway tile pebble tile floor corner shower design in San Francisco with an integrated sink, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Sea-Dar Construction, Studio Dykas, Michael J. Lee Photography
Kitchen - contemporary light wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, two islands and paneled appliances

Photographer: Bill LaFevor/Nashville, TN
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mollie Corbett Photography Shreveport's Premier Custom Cabinetry & General Contracting Firm Specializing in Kitchen and Bath Remodels Location: 2214 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71103

Megan Kime
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, red backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, white appliances, an island and red countertops

This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Dave M Davis Photography

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

Open concept kitchen - large farmhouse galley dark wood floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances, an island and gray countertops