Richard Leo Johnson
Example of a cottage galley eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
Inspiration for a large 1950s concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, black appliances, an island and gray countertops

Kitchen - country light wood floor kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal porcelain tile and gray floor mudroom remodel in Boston with gray walls

David Cannon Photography
Bedroom - traditional dark wood floor bedroom idea in Atlanta with white walls and a standard fireplace

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a rustic foyer remodel in Other

This condo in Sterling, VA belongs to a couple about to enter into retirement. They own this home in Sterling, along with a weekend home in West Virginia, a vacation home on Emerald Isle in North Carolina and a vacation home in St. John. They want to use this home as their "home-base" during their retirement, when they need to be in the metro area for business or to see family. The condo is small and they felt it was too "choppy," it didn't have good flow and the rooms were too separated and confined. They wondered if it could have more of an open concept feel but were doubtful due to the size and layout of the home. The furnishings they owned from their previous home were very traditional and heavy. They wanted a much lighter, more open and more contemporary feel to this home. They wanted it to feel clean, light, airy and much bigger then it is. The first thing we tackled was an unsightly, and very heavy stone veneered fireplace wall that separated the family room from the office space. It made both rooms look heavy and dark. We took down the stone and opened up parts of the wall so that the two spaces would flow into each other. We added a view thru fireplace and gave the fireplace wall a faux marble finish to lighten it and make it much more contemporary. Glass shelves bounce light and keep the wall feeling light and streamlined. Custom built ins add hidden storage and make great use of space in these small rooms. Our strategy was to open as much as possible and to lighten the space through the use of color, fabric and glass. New furnishings in lighter colors and soft textures help keep the feeling light and modernize the space. Sheer linen draperies soften the hard lines and add to the light, airy feel. Tinius Photography

Inspiration for a large contemporary gray two-story concrete flat roof remodel in San Francisco

Knoxy Knox; Knox Photographics
Large transitional open concept porcelain tile family room photo in Houston with gray walls and a media wall

Photos by Aaron Leitz, Photography Marcela D'Aprle, Designer
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor multiuse home gym remodel in DC Metro with blue walls

Mid-sized contemporary gray three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Vancouver

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Atlanta with beige walls

Cam Richards Photography
Inspiration for a transitional open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in Charlotte with beige walls

Photography: Julie Soefer
Example of a transitional living room library design in Houston with purple walls

Study room - large transitional freestanding desk carpeted and gray floor study room idea in Portland with gray walls

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Chicago

Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios European style garden
Design ideas for a mediterranean full sun backyard gravel formal garden in San Francisco.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops and an undermount sink