Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, an island, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances

JANE BEILES
Elegant formal carpeted living room photo in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

Adding lighting above the sink is always a must but finding a unique and stylish way to do it can be a challenge. These 3 wall sconces fill the space with the perfect amount of light and balance the windows well. Mixing metal finishes was something this client was on board with and they all work together here.

Adorable exterior of the built in playhouse in our Model Home, The Cleo at Hoke Landing in Raleigh, NC. Designed and built by Terramor Homes. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Large cottage white two-story wood gable roof photo in New York with a mixed material roof

Large trendy open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Family room - mediterranean formal family room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bernard Andre
Large minimalist open concept light wood floor family room photo in San Francisco with a bar, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white walls

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Example of an urban home design design in DC Metro

Elegant kitchen photo in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, white cabinets and marble backsplash

Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized elegant white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor alcove shower photo in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a large mediterranean wooden curved terra-cotta tile and metal railing staircase remodel in Houston with beige walls and tile risers

Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Example of a beach style kitchen design in New York

Example of a trendy look-out basement design in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Kitchen - mediterranean kitchen idea in San Francisco

Example of a large cottage kids' white tile ceramic tile, gray floor and double-sink alcove shower design in Salt Lake City with beige cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and gray walls

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Boston with beige walls, a tile fireplace and no tv

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.