Simple yet elegant beach cottage located in Avalon in Jacksonville Beach. Just two blocks from the ocean, this home is beach living at its finest. The centerpiece of the home is a dramatic two-story kitchen with wrap-around staircase and balcony. Custom cabinetry and built-ins, creative tile designs and unique ceiling treatments bring beauty and character to the 2,600 SF home. Deremer Studios

Patio - large transitional backyard tile patio idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

This home features Scandinavian and eclectic design elements and utilizes decor from the family's many travels. Photography by Shelly Schmidt. Home located in Morningside, South Carolina. Designed by Aiken interior design firm Nandina Home & Design, who also serve Lexington, SC and Augusta, Georgia. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/morningside-scandinavian-eclectic/

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The butler pantry off of the kitchen provides additonal beverage and dish storage as well as an area for serving and clean up during larger events. Photo: Dave Adams

Andy McRory Photography J Hill Interiors was hired to fully furnish this lovely 6,200 square foot home located on Coronado’s bay and golf course facing promenade. Everything from window treatments to decor was designed and procured by J Hill Interiors, as well as all new paint, wall treatments, flooring, lighting and tile work. Original architecture and build done by Dorothy Howard and Lorton Mitchell of Coronado, CA.

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Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill, this Upper East Side Townhouse was a full gut renovation for DHD Architecture and Interiors. Throughout the home, a combination of vintage furniture and lighting was mixed with new modern classics to give the rooms an elegant and carefully curated feel. Wallpaper, fabrics, and colors play together in layers, so the formal structure and setting of the home is balanced with varying palettes, contemporary prints, and textured materials. Our favorite elements include the office’s statement making malachite wallpaper, and the master bedroom’s vintage sputnik chandelier that hangs over a walnut four poster bed. The end result is a comfortable, livable space for the family’s refined yet modern taste. 4 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet Photography by Rick Lew

Family-room space located just off the kitchen and adjacent to the living room makes for a nice spot for television watching and light snacks. The built-in cabinetry has a place for the TV, books, and family photos. Photo credit: Hal Lum Photo Credit: Hal Lum

Black and White stripes and florals are set off by yellow to match the ceiling
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Bathroom with shower / bath combo, modern gloss white and marble vanity, with wall mounted lavatory faucet, heated towel rack, space saving toilet, and patterned cement floor tiles.

This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Seattle

This home features Scandinavian and eclectic design elements and utilizes decor from the family's many travels. Photography by Shelly Schmidt. Home located in Morningside, South Carolina. Designed by Aiken interior design firm Nandina Home & Design, who also serve Lexington, SC and Augusta, Georgia. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/morningside-scandinavian-eclectic/

This home features Scandinavian and eclectic design elements and utilizes decor from the family's many travels. Photography by Shelly Schmidt. Home located in Morningside, South Carolina. Designed by Aiken interior design firm Nandina Home & Design, who also serve Lexington, SC and Augusta, Georgia. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/morningside-scandinavian-eclectic/

This home features Scandinavian and eclectic design elements and utilizes decor from the family's many travels. Photography by Shelly Schmidt. Home located in Morningside, South Carolina. Designed by Aiken interior design firm Nandina Home & Design, who also serve Lexington, SC and Augusta, Georgia. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/morningside-scandinavian-eclectic/

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