A beautiful, clean, cool, classic, white Master Bath. Interior Design by Ashley Whittaker.
Small elegant master white tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub, white walls, raised-panel cabinets and white countertops

There is no gainsaying in the fact that good lighting compliments and brings out the overall aesthetics of a home; no interior designer can contest this truth. The living space of the home deserves a carefully selected residential interior lighting. Regardless of interior design, furniture and fittings, decors, colors, and fitted accessories, poor residential interior lighting would deny the room of that elegant and alluring look it deserves, you would feel that something is not just right. Installing the right interior lighting goes beyond fixing some ceiling cans and a couple of lamps; it calls for careful thought and apposite selections. Your understanding and careful choice of residential interior lighting would enable you create a magnificent environment. Design professionals do not just get hired, they are paid for their experience and ability to study your residential interior and come up with lighting choice that would transform it while saving on the energy use. It should be borne in mind that lighting has three categories. Before you decide what lighting accessories to buy, it is needful that you consider the following factors to determine the right residential interior lighting that suits each of your rooms. 1. Lighting for Task Purpose: It aims at achieving certain functions and it is underscored by the need for good vision. Tasks such as reading, working on the computer etc. require good vision; therefore, lighting for this purpose should be installed in the areas of the room where these tasks are to be performed. 2. Ambient or General Lighting: This type of lighting is meant to lit up the space for easy movement and to see objects and people. It is usually not as bright as the lighting for task purpose. 3. Accent Lighting: The underlying purpose of this lighting is to focus or accentuate the visibility of certain areas or objects. The use of picture lights is to highlight the architectural feature in certain areas of the room. It is used primarily to create a striking interest and make the space very active and interesting. It is, however, an excellent practice to make use of these three essential lighting types to create a good residential interior lighting system. You should carefully evaluate your space in order to avoid double duty and redundancy of any installed light. Ensure that the lighting choices are necessary and not redundant; this will guarantee functional and aesthetic purposes of your residential interior lighting. Visit www.lightingever.com for a vast variety of interior and outdoor lighting for your use.

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The mudroom features a bench with cubbies underneath, and a shelf with hooks for additional storage. The full glass back door provides natural light while opening to the backyard for quick access to the detached garage. The wall color in this room is Benjamin Moore HC-170 Stonington Gray. The cabinets are also Ben Moore, in Simply White OC-117. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Transitional light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a minimalist light wood floor front door design in Boston with white walls and a white front door

Rob from Radlund Photography

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Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a huge rustic guest medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with brown walls

BISTRO BOTANICA Vintage kitchen charm, with a tropical twist. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This space pairs the nostalgic charm of an Old World kitchen with a breath of tropical whimsy. Soft aqua Shaker cabinetry, detailed with crossbuck uppers and open shelving, wraps the room in calm, cheerful colour. A dramatic watercolour mural of lush leaves and golden cockatoos turns one wall into a garden, while a marble-topped bistro table and bentwood stools create an inviting spot for morning coffee. Black-and-white hexagon tile, a stainless farmhouse sink and dark matte countertops ground the palette. Swing-arm sconces, vintage-inspired glass ceiling lights and diamond-paned windows add a final layer of character. The result is joyful, timeless and full of personality.

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Transitional sunroom photo in Minneapolis

Elegant dark wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Aventura, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Transitional and Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

Photo: Kayla Pearson © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic home office remodel in Chicago

Example of a mid-sized transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office library design with beige walls

M. Wright Design Photographer: Marc Angeles
Laundry room - traditional laundry room idea in Los Angeles with a side-by-side washer/dryer

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“This design originated with the client’s desire to duplicate the warmth of Tuscan Architecture,” says Stolz. “The vision that South Coast Architects set forth was to create the feel of an old Tuscan Village as a private residence at their golf community, ‘The Hideaway’ in La Quinta, California. However, we had to keep in mind that we were still designing for a desert lifestyle, which meant an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living and capturing the spectacular views of the golf course and neighboring mountains,” Stolz adds. “The owners had spent a lot of time in Europe and knew exactly what they wanted when it came to the overall look of the home, especially the stone,” says Muth. “The mason ended up creating a dozen mock-ups of various stone profiles and blends to help the family decide what really worked for them. Ultimately, they selected Eldorado Stone’s Orchard Cypress Ridge profile that offers a beautiful blend of stone sizes and colors.” “The generous use of Eldorado Stone with brick detailing over the majority of the exterior of the home added the authenticity and timelessness that we were striving for in the design,” says Stolz. “Our clients want the very best, but if we can duplicate something and save money, what client would say no? That’s why we use Eldorado Stone whenever we can. It gives us the opportunity to save money and gives clients exactly the look they desire so we can use more of their budget in other areas.” Stolz explained that Eldorado Stone was also brought into the interior to continue that feel of authenticity and historical accuracy. Stone is used floor to ceiling in the kitchen for a pizza oven, as well as on the fireplace in the Great Room and on an entire wall in the master bedroom. “Using a material like Eldorado Stone allows for the seamless continuation of space” says Stolz. “Stone is what made the house so authentic-looking” says Muth. “It’s such an integral part of the house that it either was going to be a make or break scenario if we made the wrong choice. Luckily, Eldorado Stone really made it!” Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Orchard Cypress Ridge with a khaki grout color (overgrout technique) Eldorado Brick Profile Featured: Cassis ModenaBrick with a khaki grout color (overgrout technique) Architect: South Coast Architects Website: www.southcoastarchitects.com Builder: Andrew Pierce Corporation, Palm Desert, CA Website: www. andrewpiercecorp.com Mason: RAS Masonry, Inc. Bob Serna, Corona, CA Phone: 760-774-0090 Photography: Eric Figge Photography, Inc.

Richard Leo Johnson
Inspiration for a small cottage gray one-story exterior home remodel in Atlanta