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Transitional girl carpeted and gray floor kids' bedroom photo in New York with gray walls

Patrice Jerome
Trendy entryway photo in San Francisco with gray walls and a medium wood front door

Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography
Living room - tropical living room idea in Miami with beige walls

Greg Premru
Inspiration for a small coastal light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

No detail overlooked—updated light switches add a subtle, modern finishing touch.
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary l-shaped vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and quartz countertops

Wall paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; hardwood floor: Southern Pecan Natural, Home Depot; lamps: Morten Table Lamp, West Elm; sofa: Hamilton Leath Sofa, West Elm; sofa piillows: Susan Connor; chairs, mirror, and pole lamp: Craigslist; coffee table: Switch Coffee Table, Crate & Barrel; side tables: Mason Side Table, Crate & Barrel; rug: West Elm (no longer sold) Design: Annabode + Co Photo: Allie Crafton © 2016 Houzz

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a large coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Layering light is a beautiful way to design. Add LED lighting to your cove ceilings to create height and depth to any room, in addition to traditional floor lamps and ceiling lights. You can create dramatic lighting effects easily and efficiently with energy-saving LED lighting. Easy to install and available in a range of color temperatures, LED strip light is flexible and dimmable so you can have bright light when you want it and soft lighting to create any mood. Great for master bedrooms, living rooms, kitchen cabinet lighting and more.

Gabrielle Cheikh Photography | gabriellecheikh.com
Inspiration for a large modern formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Indianapolis with white walls, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

faux painted light switch cover plate to match marble
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in New York

Nickel silver rotary dimmer by Forbes & Lomax with mural scene monochrome wallpaper on white wall.
Living room - mid-sized traditional formal living room idea in New York with white walls

Antique bronze rotary dimmer light switch by Forbes & Lomax on wood cladding interior in the study with brass lamp and mahogany table.
Home office - mid-sized traditional home office idea in New York

Helen Norona
Example of a large transitional loft-style dark wood floor game room design in Raleigh with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Example of a mid-sized mountain style l-shaped terra-cotta tile dedicated laundry room design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cottage dining room photo in Nashville with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Most design showhouses are properties for sale, and each designer creates a space for viewing. It’s a great way to market the property and the designer. However, the Kingston Design Showhouse in the Fall of 2019 was at Historic Wiltyck House in Kingston, New York, that's partially used as an Airbnb and home for the owners. The room I designed is the homeowner's private dining room; therefore, we took their taste and needs into account, especially on architectural decisions. The overall style is a mixture of modern and traditional, feminine and masculine, and moody and bright, lots of depth but not overwhelming. The architecture serves as a canvas for the furniture showcased during the exhibit and then the homeowner's furniture that will occupy the space afterward. Small details such as replacing or refinishing the doorknobs, replacing the switches and outlets were not forgotten. Then more significant details such as the wallpapered ceiling, new ceiling medallion, and light fixture make a tremendous impact on the space. The wall paint is neutral enough but adds depth with its medium tone gray. Then we added a white border and mauve painted trim as an interpretation of the crown molding that's missing. During the exhibit, we had local makers from the Hudson Valley well represented through furniture, accessories, art, and floral arrangements. All are makers that I love and want to share with you; without them, the room wouldn’t be as lovely as it is.

2 x 4 Travertine tiles provide the perfect backdrop for this new kitchen. The jump in height on the peninsula acts at the perfect location for extra outlets and the pendant light switch above.