photography: Karyn Millet
Beach style front door photo in Orange County with a blue front door

With an open plan and exposed structure, every interior element had to be beautiful and functional. Here you can see the massive concrete fireplace as it defines four areas. On one side, it is a wood burning fireplace with firewood as it's artwork. On another side it has additional dish storage carved out of the concrete for the kitchen and dining. The last two sides pinch down to create a more intimate library space at the back of the fireplace. Photo by Lincoln Barber

The wood-clad lower level recreational space provides a casual chic departure from the upper levels, complete with built-in bunk beds, a banquette and requisite bar.

Louie Heredia
Example of a classic backyard concrete patio kitchen design in Los Angeles with a gazebo

Luis Valdizon
Home office - scandinavian freestanding desk multicolored floor home office idea in Vancouver with white walls

Matthew Niemann Photography
Transitional kitchen photo in Austin

Meghan Bob Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and porcelain backsplash

Undermount sink under a wide casement window looking out to the garden, with stone counters.

Modern Boffi kitchen with a minimal concept. Lots of natural light through oversized windows, Venetian stucco pure white, and the warmth of white European oak by Lignum Elite - Ibiza (Platinum Collection).

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Bernard Andre'
Studio / workshop shed - rustic detached studio / workshop shed idea in San Francisco

Outdoor Kitchen
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio kitchen design in Philadelphia with a pergola

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Douglas Hill Luxe Family Home | Santa Monica
Transitional turquoise floor sunroom photo in Los Angeles

Window detail features brick sill made of Colonial Brick Corp. Mohawk Clinkers. European elegance with a touch of rustic French country is what you will find in this beautiful old world estate. Architectural drawings by Leedy/Cripe Architects; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; home design by Design Group; exterior photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Living room - mid-sized traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Example of a large trendy rooftop deck container garden design in Chicago

One of the best ways to have rooms with an open floor plan to flow is to bring some of the same textures such as wood into each room. These wood ceiling beams correspond with the wood kitchen island giving it a great flow. Lisa Konz Photography