Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Study room - eclectic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in New York

This is an example of a traditional backyard stone garden path in New York.

photography by Rob Karosis
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Portland Maine with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and black floor sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard ceiling and no fireplace

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

Powder room - mid-sized contemporary powder room idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

Patio - country backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Julie Soefer
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor family room remodel in Houston with gray walls

10' ceilings and 2-story windows surrounding this space (not in view) bring plenty of natural light into this casual and contemporary cook's kitchen. Other views of this kitchen and the adjacent Great Room are also available on houzz. Builder: Robert Egge Construction (Woodinville, WA). Cabinets: Jesse Bay Cabinets (Port Angeles, WA) Design: Studio 212 Interiors

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Mid-sized cottage brick floor double front door photo in Austin with white walls and a glass front door

Freebird Photography
Bedroom - coastal master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Boston with white walls

In the entry hall, a variety of patterns and finishes play off of one another with a sense of ease, and sets the tone for the rest of the house. Bisazza's Vienna Nero floor mosaics give the decor vintage appeal, while mirrored globe pendants and ornamental wallpaper lend a dash of opulence. Taking advantage of the hall's length, the Novogratzes installed a series of coat hooks for easy access. With a fast-paced family of nine, keeping organized is crucial, and practical ideas such as this make it possible to minimize clutter. Pendant lights by Tom Dixon, Y Lighting; Wallpaper, Flavor Paper Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Example of a classic living room library design in Other

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone patio design in Seattle with a fire pit and a gazebo

We loved staging this room. We expected a white room, but when we walked in, we saw this accent wall color. By adding black and white wall art pieces, we managed to pull it off. These are real MCM furniture pieces and they fit into this new remodel beautifully.

The antique reclaimed beams and rafters were sourced with a local supplier from a 19th century barn located in Connecticut. Recycling never looked so good!

Photo by Pete Molick
Walk-in shower - modern glass tile and blue tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower idea in Houston with wood countertops, white walls and black countertops

kitchen, eat-in area
Small transitional open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Inspiration for a french country brick floor entryway remodel in DC Metro with yellow walls and a blue front door