The Historic Home lies at the heart of Michael Carter’s passion for interior design. Well versed in the academics of period architecture and antiques, Carter continues to be called on to bring fresh and inspiring ideas to historic properties that are undergoing restoration or redecoration. It is never the goal to have these homes feel like museums. Instead, Carter & Company strives to blend the function of contemporary life with design ideas that are appropriate – they respect the past in a way that is stylish, timeless and elegant.

Elegant open concept carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Boston with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Living room - traditional living room idea in DC Metro

Jeff Herr
Example of a mid-sized transitional master ceramic tile freestanding bathtub design in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

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Garage - mid-sized craftsman detached two-car garage idea in San Francisco

Bart Reines Construction Photo by Robin Hill
Example of a tuscan travertine terra-cotta tile and metal railing staircase design in Miami

Jeff Herr
Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor foyer design in Atlanta with white walls and a black front door

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard brick formal garden in DC Metro.

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in New York

Rob Karosis
Entryway - cottage entryway idea in New York

Living room, Photo by Peter Murdock
Example of a mid-sized classic formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Example of a classic bathroom design in Boston

Inspiration for a bedroom timeless girl medium tone wood floor and beige floor kids' bedroom remodel in Raleigh with pink walls

Chris Merenda-Axtell interior design, East Sacramento , kitchen remodel , hardwood floors , painted cabinets , superwhite marble island , stainless appliances , top knobs polished nickel handles Herringbone design hardwood floor , custom glass transom Sacramento glassworks

Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors Alta Vista Collection by Kichen Kraft Inc. Engineered hardwood flooring from Hallmark Floors. A Gorgeous Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors, Historic Oak Floors by Kitchen Kraft Inc. This traditional Kitchen remodel was completed with Hallmark Floors Alta Vista Historic Oak Collection by Kitchen Kraft, Inc or Columbus OH. They did a fantastic job combining the updated fashions of white counter tops to the rustic colored accent of the island. Amazing work. The Alta Vista Historic Oak floors offer a gorgeous contrast to the bright white of all of the other accents within the kitchen. Truly inspiring.

Home office - coastal home office idea in Boston

Master Bedroom with Lights On Photo
Large elegant guest dark wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with blue walls and no fireplace

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

Anthony Ford Photography & Tourmax Real Estate Media
This is an example of a small craftsman front porch design in Dallas with a roof extension and decking.