Custom wood-look tile flooring in wide width and narrower creates a base for the modern but warm interior in this living and dining area. Stacked stone, wood accents, black frame windows and white walls complete the space.

Photo of a traditional brick garden path in Portland.

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Inspiration for a coastal freestanding desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Photography: Brittany Ambridge
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Boston

Photo of a rustic landscaping in Portland.

Christina Wedge
Inspiration for a large timeless back porch remodel in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension

Kate Arends
Example of a trendy home design design in San Francisco

Wind in the grass, water in the stone bed, rusted steel, cedar deck and cement raised bed. This garden has it going on!
Inspiration for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Houston.

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Philadelphia

One of the first decisions that we made was to swap the fireplace surround with Violetta marble, wanting a stone with lots of movement and in a color that compliments the warm tone of the home’s wood details. Because the client loves patterns, we paired a small scale pattern in the living room with a larger scale in the entry. We chose a dark color for the remaining walls to ground these layered patterns and allow our modern and mid-century furniture pieces to pop. Because the ceilings aren’t super high, we chose a feature ceiling light to compensate.

Inspiration for a rustic master medium tone wood floor bathroom remodel in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and a vessel sink

By creating a U-shaped layout, we clearly defined the chef’s domain and created a circulation path that limits disruptions in the heart of the kitchen. While still an open concept, the black cabinets, bar height counter and change in flooring all add definition to the space. The brass lighting and hardware are a nice counterpoint to the black and white finishes.

Inspiration for a transitional sunroom remodel in Austin

GAIA ENGINEERED SOLID POLYMER CORE COMPOSITE (eSPC) - BLACK SERIES Multi-ply eSPC features the best quality of embossing with depth and definition that is state of the art. The level of definition and quality in the texture and laser aligned film makes this the most realistic luxury synthetic floor to date and it's proprietary composition is industry leading. Gaia Engineered Multi-ply Solid Polymer Core Composite (eSPC) combines advantages of both SPC and new engineered Multi-ply luxury With IXPE cushioned backing, Gaia eSPC provides: a quieter, warmer vinyl flooring and, surpasses luxury standards for multilevel estates. Waterproof and guaranteed in all rooms in your home and all regular commercial environments. UV Cured Ceramic Bead Finish With Stain Resistance This protective finish is a UV cured ceramic bead finish that is scratch resistant and stain resistant. Wear Layer at 0.5mm/20mil Thickness This wear layer is 20 mil to ensure longevity and residential and commercial environments. Laser-Aligned High Definition Film With Realistic Texture The decorative film has multi-layer depth in color to provide a similar realism to real wood. Stabilizing eSPC Layer This SPC component layer is a proprietary composition to maintain the benefits of an SPC but provide stability necessary on a thick plank. High Density Skeleton Core This core provides luxury thermal and luxury sound insulation with a high tensile strength. The bone structure keeps insulating pockets strong and light. Balancing Solid Polymer Layer This is a proprietary composition layer that combined with the SPC component layer provides leading waterproof stability for a 10mm product. High Density IXPE Antimicrobial Underlayment The underlayment is a high density antimicrobial virgin vinyl padding to provide warmth and a luxury feel.

What began as a renovation project morphed into a new house, driven by the natural beauty of the site. The new structures are perfectly aligned with the coastline, and take full advantage of the views of ocean, islands, and shoals. The location is within walking distance of town and its amenities, yet miles away in the privacy it affords. The house is nestled on a nicely wooded lot, giving the residence screening from the street, with an open meadow leading to the ocean on the rear of the lot. The design concept was driven by the serenity of the site, enhanced by textures of trees, plantings, sand and shoreline. The newly constructed house sits quietly in a location advantageously positioned to take full advantage of natural light and solar orientations. The visual calm is enhanced by the natural material: stone, wood, and metal throughout the home. The main structures are comprised of traditional New England forms, with modern connectors serving to unify the structures. Each building is equally suited for single floor living, if that future needs is ever necessary. Unique too is an underground connection between main house and an outbuilding. With their flowing connections, no room is isolated or ignored; instead each reflects a different level of privacy and social interaction. Just as there are layers to the exterior in beach, field, forest and oceans, the inside has a layered approach. Textures in wood, stone, and neutral colors combine with the warmth of linens, wools, and metals. Personality and character of the interiors and its furnishings are tailored to the client’s lifestyle. Rooms are arranged and organized in an intersection of public and private spaces. The quiet palette within reflects the nature outside, enhanced with artwork and accessories.

Bathroom - mid-sized cottage master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and brown floor bathroom idea in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Joe Fletcher
Living room - contemporary open concept living room idea in San Francisco