Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

Deck - contemporary backyard deck idea in Chicago with decking and a pergola

Everyday dishes are displayed on three understated shelves, also crafted from Reclaimed Chestnut. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Nick Sargent of Sargent Photography Interior Design by Insignia Design Group
Transitional beige floor and carpeted dining room photo in Miami with gray walls

Large tuscan l-shaped kitchen photo in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

Spectrum Studio
Alcove shower - transitional white tile black floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Peter Rymwid
Mid-sized transitional slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Example of a classic dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Bernard Andre
Example of a cottage formal and open concept living room design in San Francisco with a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Donna Griffith for House and Home Magazine
Small elegant carpeted family room photo in Toronto with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Tampa

Le Bijou
Mid-sized minimalist master light wood floor bathroom photo with open cabinets

Example of a large minimalist single-wall concrete floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a double-bowl sink

Featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Freestanding bathtub - cottage gray tile freestanding bathtub idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Work horse fabrics in this renovated famil room look good enough for company but hold up well to children and pets. We went lighter and brighter on the walls and draperies. Heidi Thorn

Inspiration for a farmhouse black floor mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls and a glass front door

Transitional master multicolored floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider