Eric Rorer
Example of a large mid-century modern drought-tolerant, partial sun and gray front yard and two-story mulch and concrete fiberboard flat roof design in San Francisco

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a timeless hallway remodel in Houston

Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Boston

Mark LaRosa
Inspiration for a large contemporary freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in New York with white walls

Single front door - contemporary medium tone wood floor single front door idea in Austin with multicolored walls and a white front door

Elegant home office photo in Seattle

A rustic-modern house designed to grow organically from its site, overlooking a cornfield, river and mountains in the distance. Indigenous stone and wood materials were taken from the site and incorporated into the structure, which was articulated to honestly express the means of construction. Notable features include an open living/dining/kitchen space with window walls taking in the surrounding views, and an internally-focused circular library celebrating the home owner’s love of literature. Phillip Spears Photographer

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

The Coastal Living 2014 Showhouse office features custom Oak Cabinets and French Oak flooring.
Example of a beach style home office design in San Diego

Ally Coulter Designs, Living Room Holiday: An American in Rome- A Memorable Holiday Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Living room - contemporary enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in New York with a music area

Amanda Beattie - Boston Virtual Imaging
Inspiration for a transitional open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Boston with a standard fireplace and white walls

Bedroom is given warmth and character by exposed brick walls, wood burning stove, and hardwood floors.
Bedroom - small industrial light wood floor bedroom idea in New York with a wood stove and a brick fireplace

Heiser Media
Inspiration for a huge farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor breakfast nook remodel in Boston with gray walls

Family room library - traditional open concept medium tone wood floor family room library idea

Beautiful pieces from the clients’ international collection of art & decor items complement the sophisticated interiors of this Portland home. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Eastmoreland, Bend, Hood River and the Greater Portland Area. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/council-crest-portland-remodel

Chandler Photography
Example of a mountain style built-in desk home office design with beige walls

The customer requested to install 4 suspended bed of this type (see photo)
Bedroom - large modern loft-style carpeted, multicolored floor, coffered ceiling and wood wall bedroom idea in Orlando with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Transitional family room photo in New York