Inspiration for a small mid-century modern open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Barry Grossman Photography
Example of a trendy white floor living room design in Miami with a ribbon fireplace

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Cory Holland - Holland Photography
Transitional home design photo in Seattle

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Example of a 1960s u-shaped kitchen design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in San Francisco with no cover

A teen hangout destination with a comfortable boho vibe. Brought together by Anthropologie Rose Petals Wallpaper, Serena and Lilly hanging chair, Cristol flush mount by Circa Lighting and a mix of custom and retail pillows. Design by Two Hands Interiors. See the rest of this cozy attic hangout space on our website. #tweenroom #teenroom

Dan Piassick
Living room - huge contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Dallas with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Michael Jacob
Example of a classic formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in St Louis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a tile fireplace

Anne Buskirk
Living room - contemporary light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Indianapolis with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

This spacious modern kitchen boasts an oversized island with engineered quartz counters. A two-tone streamlined cabinets and fixtures makes this kitchen a minimalists’ dream. The gold kitchen hardware, facet, and pendants add a touch of glam. With ReAlta, we are introducing for the first time in Charlotte a fully solar community. Each beautifully detailed home will incorporate low profile solar panels that will collect the sun’s rays to significantly offset the home’s energy usage. Combined with our industry-leading Home Efficiency Ratings (HERS), these solar systems will save a ReAlta homeowner thousands over the life of the home. Credit: Brendan Kahm

This fun family room introduces a warm color palette to the home. The cowhide rug reveals a southern flavor, and the contemporary triptych ties the colors to the rest of the home. Photo byJohnny Stevens

For her own home in New Canaan, CT, Shelley Morris gutted a mid-century, ranch style house, transforming it inside and out. Reinvisioning the exterior architectural elevation and interior floor plan, the designer orchestrated rich, textured materials including Venetian plaster walls, reclaimed wood beams, floor to ceiling mutton windows, wide plank white oak floors, painted custom millwork, and horizontal wainscot. Raising ceiling heights in most of the rooms (either cathedral or tray style), she also introduced round windows, French doors, a black granite surround fireplace, and all-new bathrooms, kitchen, plumbing and lighting. The furnishings are a layered collage of subtle textures and color.

Zach Desart
Beach style dark wood floor living room photo in Jacksonville with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept concrete floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

This one is near and dear to my heart. Not only is it in my own backyard, it is also the first remodel project I've gotten to do for myself! This space was previously a detached two car garage in our backyard. Seeing it transform from such a utilitarian, dingy garage to a bright and cheery little retreat was so much fun and so rewarding! This space was slated to be an AirBNB from the start and I knew I wanted to design it for the adventure seeker, the savvy traveler, and those who appreciate all the little design details . My goal was to make a warm and inviting space that our guests would look forward to coming back to after a full day of exploring the city or gorgeous mountains and trails that define the Pacific Northwest. I also wanted to make a few bold choices, like the hunter green kitchen cabinets or patterned tile, because while a lot of people might be too timid to make those choice for their own home, who doesn't love trying it on for a few days?At the end of the day I am so happy with how it all turned out!

Though DIY living room makeovers and bedroom redecorating can be an exciting undertaking, these projects often wind up uncompleted and with less than satisfactory results. This was the case with our client, a young professional in his early 30’s who purchased his first apartment and tried to decorate it himself. Short on interior décor ideas and unhappy with the results, he decided to hire an interior designer, turning to Décor Aid to transform his one-bedroom into a classy, adult space. Our client already had invested in several key pieces of furniture, so our Junior Designer worked closely with him to incorporate the existing furnishings into the new design and give them new life. Though the living room boasted high ceilings, the space was narrow, so they ditched the client’s sectional in place of a sleek leather sofa with a smaller footprint. They replaced the dark gray living room paint and drab brown bedroom paint with a white wall paint color to make the apartment feel larger. Our designer introduced chrome accents, in the form of a Deco bar cart, a modern chandelier, and a campaign-style nightstand, to create a sleek, contemporary design. Leather furniture was used in both the bedroom and living room to add a masculine feel to the home refresh.

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for an eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a bar