Edward C. Butera
Example of a large minimalist open concept marble floor living room design in Miami with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Boise with beige walls and no tv

Ciro Coelho Photography
Example of a trendy concrete patio design in Santa Barbara with a pergola and a fireplace

Photography by John Merkl
Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed carpeted and gray floor family room library design in San Francisco with white walls, a metal fireplace, a media wall and a ribbon fireplace

Nicole Heininger
Inspiration for a scandinavian light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Charleston with white walls and a standard fireplace

Photo of the vaulted Master Bedroom, where rustic beams meet more refined painted finishes. Lots of light emanates through the windows. Photo by Martis Camp Sales (Paul Hamill)

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

A custom banquet with Eames chairs surround a classic Saarinen dining table. Modern art brings in a pop of color to the cottage's dining space. Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer

Example of a trendy living room design in Singapore with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary carpeted living room remodel in Omaha with a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

Basement - traditional basement idea in Chicago

Cary Hazlegrove
Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in Boston

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
Example of a cottage living room design in San Francisco

Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Visual Advantage Photography
Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Toronto with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Sunroom - large farmhouse screened-in, slate floor and gray floor sunroom idea with a roof extension, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a skylight

Leona Mozes Photography for Atelier Greige
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Montreal with gray walls and no fireplace

Italian Genuine Leather Sectional Sofa with solid wood legs.
Mid-sized mid-century modern formal and enclosed carpeted living room photo in Houston with white walls