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John Bedell Photography, Interiors by Angela Free Design
Home design - traditional home design idea in San Francisco
Home design - traditional home design idea in San Francisco

Harvey Smith
Example of a mid-sized trendy master dark wood floor bedroom design in Orlando with white walls
Example of a mid-sized trendy master dark wood floor bedroom design in Orlando with white walls
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Almost every room in the house offers stunning views of the outdoor living space and golf course. The dining room is subtly elegant creating an intimate dining space but also a space to enjoy looking outdoors. The custom chairs have a curved back design to contrast with the linear dining table. The host and hostess chairs add texture and Texas chic with their velvet alligator skin fabric. Permanently set, the tableware sparkles under the crystal chandelier revitalized by a talented faux finisher.
Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc.
Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com
Builder: Kichi Creek Builders

Paul S. Bartholomew
Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in New York with blue walls
Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in New York with blue walls

This living space is located right off of the kitchen and is the perfect space for this family to congregate. Built-in cabinetry that surrounds the fireplace is complete with shelves and cabinets, great for displaying decorative items and storing other items that need to be tucked away.

This VIP Design Day project transformed two key spaces in a DC-area home — a dining room and powder room — into rooms that feel both curated and livable. The dining room balances warm walnut tones, mixed seating, and bold artwork against moody gray walls and classic wainscoting, creating a space that's elegant without being precious. The powder room makes a strong first impression with floor-to-ceiling botanical wallpaper, a navy reeded vanity, Calacatta marble countertop, and antique brass fixtures layered with vintage equestrian art.
Margaret Carroll Interiors specializes in architecture-informed interior design for homes in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Every project integrates spatial thinking with intentional material selection — the result is interiors that look professionally designed and feel deeply personal.
This project is an example of our VIP Design Day service, a focused one-day design experience for homeowners ready to elevate specific rooms quickly and decisively.
Services: Residential Interior Design · VIP Design Day · Space Planning · Furniture Selection · Art Curation
Location: Washington DC Metro Area · Maryland · Virginia · DMV

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Inspiration for a small coastal open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Providence with beige walls
Inspiration for a small coastal open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Providence with beige walls

Inspiration for a large mediterranean built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office remodel in Orange County with white walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style hallway remodel in New York with beige walls
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style hallway remodel in New York with beige walls

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A shot of an living room made for entertaining. This room is split into many zones, perfect for cocktail patios. A pair of chairs by Room and board with throw pillows. Cool Gray hues throughout. Styled coffee table.
Marcel Page Photography

Bill Taylor Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional underground medium tone wood floor and gray floor basement design in Philadelphia with beige walls
Example of a mid-sized transitional underground medium tone wood floor and gray floor basement design in Philadelphia with beige walls

This family-centered laundry room was designed for heavy daily use with triple front-loading machines, generous storage, and a central island that doubles as a folding surface and utility sink. Custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry keeps clutter out of sight, while warm finishes create a calm and inviting workspace for a busy household that hosts often.

Tucked just off the main kitchen, this prep kitchen was designed for an avid baker who needed space to spread out without cluttering the central gathering area. Open wood shelving, custom organization for tools and appliances, and a durable black granite countertop make this room both beautiful and hardworking. It is a calm, tucked-away workspace that supports a busy family and frequent hosting.

Custom Home Built for Real Life
Our clients came to us with a clear vision: a home that could adapt to their lifestyle and growing family. They needed a home built with intention, designed with the future in mind, and built around the routines they loved and the people they loved more.
Open-Concept Living With Hosting in Mind
Our clients hosted often and lived actively, so the main level had to be flexible for all of life’s moments. The goal was a space that felt grand without losing its warmth.
Cooking together as a family mattered to our clients – the Wolf range, farmhouse sink, integrated appliances, and large island gave them a kitchen that flowed effortlessly while looking beautiful. This space also served as the bridge between other parts of the main level so that they would stay in view of the next. This created the perfect environment for gathering where everyone had their own spot without ever feeling apart from the whole group.
For the living room, our clients wanted space that felt open without losing its warmth. Soaring ceilings created that sense of scale, while warm tones and materials, like the wood coffered ceiling and fireplace wall, kept it grounded. That same warmth carried outside, where an outdoor lounge with a fireplace and dining area made sure guests felt welcomed the moment they stepped out.
A Backyard Built for Real Rest
Every corner of the backyard was designed with one goal: to be the ultimate outdoor retreat. The elevated, white-brick-framed pool and integrated spa hot tub gave them a place to truly exhale. As the sun set, the fire pit lounge next to the pool became the hangout spot when they hosted their youth groups and family gatherings.
Room to Grow
With kids in the house, “custom” had to also mean flexible. Our clients had 2 young sons and needed their rooms to grow with them through the years. The two bedrooms and a full bath sat beside a loft that served as both their hangout-and-homework spot. The guest suite sat on the same level where a four-poster bed, floor-to-ceiling wood-look tile, and a frameless glass shower welcomed their guests from day one.
A Retreat That’s Actually Theirs
Between hosting and raising kids, this couple needed a suite that felt like a true escape. The wood-planked tray ceiling and French doors grounded the room in warmth the moment you walked in, while the ensuite bathroom carried a spa-like feeling with a freestanding soaking tub, custom double vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower.
This Is What Approachable Luxury Looks Like
The approachable luxury experience meant starting with conversations about how they wanted their space to live with them – how they hosted, how their kids played, how they wanted to feel walking through their own front door, and how we took their goals and experience and used it as the foundation of every decision that was made from start to finish. We wanted our clients to feel taken care of through the process and, most importantly, feel heard.

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Family basement in Oak Brook, IL, designed by Tiffany Brooks of Tiffany Brooks Interiors/HGTV Photography done by Marcel Page Photography.

Contemporary living room at the Hamptons.
Example of a trendy living room design in New York
Example of a trendy living room design in New York
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