photographer Nick Smith - www.nsphotography.co.uk - designer : Nigel Pierce
Living room - eclectic formal living room idea in London with a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, no tv and a standard fireplace

This is a cozy basement space that will grow with the young family. We loved using neutrals and adding a splash of yellow! This way if they decide they wanted to use another accent color, in a few years, they can!

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

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Teen room - mid-sized and study space contemporary gender-neutral carpeted teen room idea in Chicago with white walls

Example of a large transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Houston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Large arts and crafts open concept living room photo in Portland with beige walls

This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Inspiration for a country master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Austin with white walls and a standard fireplace

Eat-in kitchen - huge transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets and an island

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Mid-sized ornate formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in New Orleans with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

This is another view of the family room with the Mitchell Gold red mohair velvet couch that pulls out for overnight guests. The side chair is also by Mitchell Gold and the rug is by West Elm. The walls are papered in a teal grasscloth and the drum light fixture was rewired after moving it from the family's Paris apartment. Photography by: Michael Partenio

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Both pretty and practical, this play space has a few hidden secrets. The FLOR carpet tiles are a soft surface for baby to crawl on and can be removed and washed in case of mishaps. The loveseat, upholstered in a wipe-able, stain-resistant outdoor fabric, hides a twin bed for guests or sleepovers. Photograph © John Cole Photography

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Beach style dark wood floor living room photo in Miami with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Paula Coldiron © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Birmingham

Transitional guest carpeted bedroom photo in New York