ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Lydia Cutter
Inspiration for a timeless girl kids' bedroom remodel in Las Vegas with multicolored walls

Martin King
Example of a large transitional master gray tile, white tile and mosaic tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom design in Orange County with gray walls, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Dustin Peck
Living room - large transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Casey Dun
Tuscan master bedroom photo in Dallas

Example of a beach style dark wood floor double front door design in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

Curb Appeal: Distinction and Harmony A coat of matte dark paint conceals the existing stucco textures. Modern style fencing with horizontal wood slats and luxurious plantings soften the appearance. Photo by Scott Hargis. building Lab is a design build firm specializing in Mid-Century-Modern architecture.

island counter cantilevered to form dining area. photo: scott hargis
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, white backsplash and an island

Andrea Rugg Photography
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Minneapolis

Interior photo of our living room. We love the openness of this space and how it interconnects with the other levels. Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Ga. Architecture by bldgs.org Photos by maibri.com

Example of a trendy powder room design in Austin with a vessel sink and white countertops

Rob Karosis
Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances and marble backsplash

View of home from exterior. Top floor has great views of both the mountains to the south and field to the north from both the living room and large screened in porch. First floor apartment has views of the mountains. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC

Living room - transitional dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls

SCW Interiors Hoachlander Davis Photography
Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and an island

Photography by Ron Ruscio
Trendy dark wood floor dining room photo in Denver with blue walls and a standard fireplace

This dining room is a great space for large gatherings. The soft colors make the room feel serene, but the pops of orange in the centerpiece and jewel colors in the artwork create some interest that tie things together. For this young couple, the lighting really needed to be unique and not seen in every new construction project. Cut velvet fabric on the back of dining chairs adds a cool texture and pattern to the space, while the leather seats make for maintenance friendly dining. The arched windows are framed by simple silk drapery panels to let in just enough light, and the custom light-colored rug creates a great anchor for the beautiful wood dining table. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

photos by Everett Fenton Gidley
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography