A living room area with less than 100 square feet can be comfortable, inviting, practical, and charming at the same time. Picking a loveseat and a reclining chair with sleek arms would be space saving. Go for a long, narrow coffee table so that it's both space saving yet inviting when you have friends over. Don't forget to display your beloved decors and books on the contemporary Kayla storage unit - it is finished on both sides and works great as a room divider. Now all you need to do is kick back in your recliner or take a nap on the couch!

Eve Wilson
Danish freestanding desk study room photo in Melbourne with white walls

A large, open kitchen gets an upgrade with bright white painted cabinets. The island includes seating for 4 as well as a built-in microwave and wine cooler.

Holly Lepere
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile dedicated laundry room idea in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink and gray walls

This newly built Old Mission style home gave little in concessions in regards to historical accuracies. To create a usable space for the family, Obelisk Home provided finish work and furnishings but in needed to keep with the feeling of the home. The coffee tables bunched together allow flexibility and hard surfaces for the girls to play games on. New paint in historical sage, window treatments in crushed velvet with hand-forged rods, leather swivel chairs to allow “bird watching” and conversation, clean lined sofa, rug and classic carved chairs in a heavy tapestry to bring out the love of the American Indian style and tradition. Original Artwork by Jane Troup Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw

Transitional sunroom photo in Atlanta

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

We created this built-in dining nook, under the second story addition of the master bath
Example of a small classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor breakfast nook design in Philadelphia with white walls

Design ideas for a rustic full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Atlanta with a fire pit.

Warm and inviting kitchen remodel in Amherst, NH designed by our Amherst, NH team.
Example of a large classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and yellow countertops

Warmly Inviting Kitchen and Dining room" Out: brick bearing walls, old porch, tiny kitchen, confining dining room, In: light filled addition, open floorplan with front to back sight lines, stunning kitchen, spacious island, warm reclaimed column and shelving. "The Dining and Mud Rooms" After converting the tiny kitchen into a mudroom with a centered doorway, the typical daily accumulated shoes, backpacks and coats now can easily be hidden from view simply by sliding together the unique re-purposed barn doors. Narrow openings to the left and right were enlarged inviting guests to explore the warm and fun new spaces while allowing plenty of room to expand the table

This small space home office is part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, mudroom, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new home office, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. This office was designed for the very busy mother of the household. Her wishlist included as much storage as possible, generous countertop space, and lots of natural light. The location was paramount as it needed to be easily accessible from the kitchen, yet tucked away. We selected a textured glass door that would hide the mess when closed and still permit light and shadows to permeate helping to indicate her presence to her family. The color scheme is mostly monochromic in a peaceful warm grey to help visually enlarge the space, and accented with a large section of countertop in a natural wood finish. A wall of floor-to-ceiling storage is an organizing dream and is complimented by a full wall of windows on the other side. Open shelves show off her extensive cookbook collection and keep the space from getting overwhelmed with cabinet doors. The far wall is void of cabinetry keeping the room breathable, and features a large handy corkboard providing a much-needed area for notes, invites, school schedules, etc. Small pops of aqua in the table lamp, office chair and file storage make the space cheery and inviting. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Classic porch idea in Chicago

The graphic custom hooked rug of the daughter's bedroom contrasts the graceful antique poster bed. Robert Benson Photography
Example of a large farmhouse medium tone wood floor bedroom design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Mid-sized elegant backyard patio photo in San Francisco with decking and a pergola

These homeowners trusted us to design a master bath that better used the space with modern finishes that made the room feel warm and inviting. Enjoy the transformation! Photography by Jake Boyd Photo.

Pool - coastal pool idea in Miami

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Design Firm: Dallas Design Group, Interiors Designer: Tracy Rasor Design Associate: Christina Garcia Photography: Dan Piassick
Transitional guest dark wood floor bedroom photo in Dallas with no fireplace