Zachary Cornwell
Inspiration for a mid-century modern glass tile and green tile mosaic tile floor and green floor bathroom remodel in Denver with brown walls, a wall-mount sink, medium tone wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Living room - scandinavian medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Austin with white walls, a wood stove and a wall-mounted tv

Bathroom - large contemporary master blue tile brown floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Photo: Amber Jane Barricman
Example of a small trendy 3/4 gray tile brown floor bathroom design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white walls and a trough sink

Thomas Kuoh Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Example of a large classic open concept brown floor family room design in Orange County with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and a concrete fireplace

1950s enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept family room remodel in Austin with a wall-mounted tv, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

1960s family room library photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Jeremy Witteveen
Example of a transitional gray floor family room design in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Leland Gebhardt Photography
Living room - cottage light wood floor living room idea in Phoenix with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - transitional light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Dallas with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Large transitional underground medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement photo in Philadelphia with gray walls

Master bathroom with a view.
Bathroom - large contemporary master white tile and stone slab light wood floor and beige floor bathroom idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and yellow countertops

Mid-sized elegant entryway photo in Detroit with gray walls and a gray front door

Inspiration for a victorian living room remodel in New York with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv