PHOTOS: JACOB HIXON http://www.hixsonstudio.com/
Example of a small danish light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Other with white walls

This large unused entry way is creatively transformed into a spacious private hideout perfect for hours of reading, playing, studying or seeking some solitude. The custom welded wrought iron railing ensures the hours spent among the comfortable pillows is safe while the bright colors and abundant sunshine guarantees those hours are filled with creativity and fun.

Mid-sized transitional light wood floor and gray floor bedroom photo in Omaha with gray walls and no fireplace

Blackstone Edge Studios
Large transitional boy carpeted and beige floor kids' room photo in Portland with beige walls

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Dallas

Bedroom - small coastal loft-style medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Living room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Example of a beach style open concept living room design in Seattle with white walls

Connie Anderson
Example of a beach style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and blue floor kids' bedroom design in Houston with white walls

Gut renovation of 1880's townhouse. New vertical circulation and dramatic rooftop skylight bring light deep in to the middle of the house. A new stair to roof and roof deck complete the light-filled vertical volume. Programmatically, the house was flipped: private spaces and bedrooms are on lower floors, and the open plan Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen is located on the 3rd floor to take advantage of the high ceiling and beautiful views. A new oversized front window on 3rd floor provides stunning views across New York Harbor to Lower Manhattan. The renovation also included many sustainable and resilient features, such as the mechanical systems were moved to the roof, radiant floor heating, triple glazed windows, reclaimed timber framing, and lots of daylighting. All photos: Lesley Unruh http://www.unruhphoto.com/

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a timeless master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Nashville with beige walls

Functional bonus room with built in casework to house the television and custom sectional. Photography: Kort Havens
Family room library - mid-sized industrial family room library idea in Seattle with a media wall, white walls and no fireplace

Daniel Shea
Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, black backsplash, white appliances and an island

Eclectic kitchen photo in Other

Detail of custom ladder with black steel railings and handrail, western red cedar ceilings. Photo by Tory Taglio Photography
Bedroom - large cottage loft-style medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Boise with white walls

Haris Kenjar
Kids' bedroom - 1950s medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom idea in Seattle with white walls

The custom ladder draws attention to the loft sleeping area in the wet boathouse guest house.
Inspiration for a small coastal garage remodel in Milwaukee

Climb to new heights. First things first, library ladders are not exclusively for libraries. Achieving loft-style storage in studies, kitchens, living rooms, wine cellars and closets, there is no shortage of need for these modern climbers.

Esther Van Geest, ETR Photography
Mid-sized trendy loft-style concrete floor bedroom photo in Toronto with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Photo: Faith Towers Media © 2015 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27289332/list/see-why-this-architects-office-has-a-built-in-safety-net