feature wall: Laja Natural Designer: Ariel Fox Design (Sherman Oaks, CA) Photographer: Manolo Langis Photography Fabricator: Pacific Stone Design

PC: Jeri Koegel Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and gray countertops

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Jeff Thayer Photography
Nursery - small contemporary gender-neutral gray floor nursery idea in Orange County with gray walls

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Inspiration for a large contemporary ceramic tile great room remodel in Phoenix with brown walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

This Miami Modern style custom bar replaced an old world dark wood style pub. This updated social gathering spot allows you to sit with your friends, enjoy a cocktail, and appreciate the commissioned art installation on the bar's backsplash wall, enhanced by wall-washed lighting. The italian bar chairs are upholstered in red leather and feature woven cane backs.

Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray walls

Example of a small transitional gray floor great room design in Nashville with beige walls and no fireplace

John Stillman Photography
Contemporary white two-story exterior home idea in Miami

Example of a classic light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and shaker cabinets

Family kitchen for busy parents and children to gather and share their day. A kitchen perfect for catching up with friends, baking cookies with grandkids, trying new recipes and recreating old favorites.

Beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo in Other with beige walls

Modern cabinetry by Wood Mode Custom Cabinets, Frameless construction in Vista Plus door style, Maple wood species with a Matte Eclipse finish, dimensional wall tile Boreal Engineered Marble by Giovanni Barbieri, LED backlit lighting.

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal brown floor, medium tone wood floor and shiplap ceiling enclosed kitchen remodel in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartzite countertops and stone tile backsplash

Photography by Jess Kettle
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor and beige floor single front door remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom remodel in Miami with a console sink

Ann Hiner Photography
Bathroom - contemporary green tile and matchstick tile bathroom idea in Austin with a vessel sink and green countertops

This mountain modern hallway was illuminated with many layers of lighting. The small aperture in-floor uplights graze the stone on the columns to reveal the texture, while an art lights wash paintings from above. Decorative sconces provide a bit of sparkle while the cove lighting beyond gives general light to the space. Architect: RKD Architects, Edwards, CO Interior Design: Studio 80, Edwards, CO Photographer: Key Words: Art Lighting, art lighting, artwork lighting, lighting for art, art, modern art, modern art lighting, contemporary art lighting, contemporary art, art lighting, art light, art lights, art lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, lighting design, lighting designer, light, lighting, art lighting, hallway lighting, hallway art lighting, hall art lighting, stone lighting, uplight, uplights, up light, up lights, up lighting, hallway lighting, hall lighting, lights for hallways, uplighting, art lights, light art, art lighting, lighting for art. art lighting