Ryan Fung
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace

This media display by Presotto blends a wall mountable bookshelf with a TV unit. A sophisticated arrangement of elements, finishes can be seen in matte marrone daino lacquer. Sliding doors in "aged" oak and lacquered glass are incorporated into the design.

The modern design of the NORA cabinet creates a sleek home for a flat panel TV and components. Available in two profiles, NORA is a standard depth for larger home theater systems, while NORA SLIM is perfect for systems with shallow components. Both models feature two adjustable side component compartments with soft-close doors. The center of the cabinets includes an open speaker/component compartment and a flip-down door that conceals two additional component compartments.

We lovingly named this project our Hide & Seek House. Our clients had done a full home renovation a decade prior, but they realized that they had not built in enough storage in their home, leaving their main living spaces cluttered and chaotic. They commissioned us to bring simplicity and order back into their home with carefully planned custom casework in their entryway, living room, dining room and kitchen. We blended the best of Scandinavian and Japanese interiors to create a calm, minimal, and warm space for our clients to enjoy.

The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.

The gentle curves of the Kylie bedroom dresser are what set it apart. From the bowed drawer fronts to the boot heel feet, each shapely detail is a graceful accent. The smooth cream finish and round black nickel-finished drawer knobs enhance the simple clean lines of this appealing bedroom dresser. Photo: nestingwithgrace.com

Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and loft-style medium tone wood floor living room design in Nashville with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Emily Minton Redfield
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial loft-style light wood floor living room remodel in Other with beige walls and a bar

The classic Flanders sectional is covered in a soft cream velvet fabric and backed by an 18-century Asian console imported from Vietnam. Together these pieces define the living room space within the flowing floor plan while the stunning original brick wall provides an impressive focal point. The wall required some restoration which was completed by Vincent Palomillo, a very talented local artist. Palomillo retouched the brickwork that had been disturbed during the installation of the flatscreen TV. Photography by Francis Augustine

Our goal with this project was to stay true to the cottage style character of the house and put on an addition and remodel the attic. We went with cabinets and hardware that are cottage style, added new hardwood flooring, and kept the slanted walls adding character. New staircase was added with posts and spindles matching with the cottage style. The attic conversion features a quaint bedroom with raised panel storage cabinets, hardwood flooring, and built-in custom wall light fixtures on both sides of the bed.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes Photograph © 2017 Houzz
Transitional kitchen photo

Pause Architecture + Interior Alex Lukey Photography
Closet - industrial closet idea in Toronto

Small urban enclosed light wood floor family room library photo in New York with black walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Small elegant master white floor alcove shower photo in Atlanta with white cabinets, beige walls, white countertops and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized transitional laundry room photo in San Diego

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

James Alfred Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary master light wood floor corner shower remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 brown tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor bathroom remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, tile countertops, open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown walls and brown countertops

Photo Credit - Lori Hamilton
Example of a huge eclectic boy carpeted kids' room design in Tampa with beige walls