Matthew Niemann

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Our Petite Lounge was formerly a small atrium, but after opening up the small doorway to create this dramatic entry, it is a stunning part of a trifecta of spaces meant to elegantly and comfortably entertain well. The black marble tile in inlaid with brass undulating details, which we echoed in the custom brass fittings we used to support our glass shelves.

Mid-sized danish galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Art filled home on Upper West Side of New York City mixes vintage mid-century finds with modern pieces.
Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Orange County with gray walls

Mid-sized trendy backyard tile full sun patio photo for fall in Indianapolis with no cover

Example of a mountain style patio design in Milwaukee

Example of a minimalist dining room design in Birmingham

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Transitional living room photo in Dallas

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master dark wood floor bedroom design in Chicago with gray walls

The engraved skylight cover can be closed to reduce light in the daytime and keep the space cool. Rolling drawer trays underneath the bed supply plenty of storage for visitors' belongings in addition to the hooks and fold-down desk. Individual sconces above the bed and desk provide light for reading or work space. Photo Credit: Stephen Cardinale

Design ideas for a mediterranean full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Santa Barbara.

Peter Rymwid photography. Designed by Brad Jenkins Inc. "WoodForm Concrete® is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. It will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details, accessories and more make this material a must-have if you truly want the look of, “wood without the worry”. This revolutionary product enables wood to be used in areas that real wood would be impossible or impractical. This product has more than 50% recycled content, 0% waste in its production, it's lightweight and easy to transport, will last longer than wood and has a lower Embodied Energy in its production.

Photo Credits: Pixil Studios
Small mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, wood backsplash, black appliances and no island

Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls