Bruce Cole
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray floor basement design with white walls

Banquette dining + kitchen (open to Great Room) Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Cottage dark wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Nashville with white walls

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Elegant living room in the Bowery Downtown apartment featuring a modern console table, sculptural curved chair, and abundant natural light. The clean, contemporary design maximizes space and comfort in this downtown Manhattan home.

The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

C.L. Fry Photo - www.clfryphoto.com
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Making the Most of a Small Space. Nothing was overlooked when creating a multi-functioning office and den space for this wonderful couple. - Custom Built-ins and Window Seat - Plantation Shutters - Frieze Carpeting - Pull out Charging Station for Electronics - Concealed Storage - Custom Beadboard and Moulding - Reupholstered Chair & Ottoman - Box Window Seat Cushions and Throw Pillows - Paint (Sherwin Williams Bamboo Shoot) - Reconfigured Electrical and New Lighting - Granite Work Surface - Grasscloth Wallpaper on Upper Cabinets - Hand Matted and Framed Art Prints - Coastal Accessories Lily-Max Designs

Adjust the Cantilever Umbrella for any time of day in this multi-functional space.
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in San Diego.

The Lounge: A Ligne Roset Smalla day bed sofa sets the space off as multi functional with its simple adjustments it converts the space into a lounge or guest quarters. Photo by: Jonn Coolidge

Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor nursery design in San Francisco with multicolored walls

Making the Most of a Small Space. Nothing was overlooked when creating a multi-functioning office and den space for this wonderful couple. - Custom Built-ins and Window Seat - Plantation Shutters - Frieze Carpeting - Pull out Charging Station for Electronics - Concealed Storage - Custom Beadboard and Moulding - Reupholstered Chair & Ottoman - Box Window Seat Cushions and Throw Pillows - Paint (Sherwin Williams Bamboo Shoot) - Reconfigured Electrical and New Lighting - Granite Work Surface - Grasscloth Wallpaper on Upper Cabinets - Hand Matted and Framed Art Prints - Coastal Accessories Lily-Max Designs

Spencer Lowell
Living room - eclectic cork floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Danish living room photo in San Francisco

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Jackson Design and Remodeling
Kitchen - traditional u-shaped kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

Photography by Patrick Ray With a footprint of just 450 square feet, this micro residence embodies minimalism and elegance through efficiency. Particular attention was paid to creating spaces that support multiple functions as well as innovative storage solutions. A mezzanine-level sleeping space looks down over the multi-use kitchen/living/dining space as well out to multiple view corridors on the site. To create a expansive feel, the lower living space utilizes a bifold door to maximize indoor-outdoor connectivity, opening to the patio, endless lap pool, and Boulder open space beyond. The home sits on a ¾ acre lot within the city limits and has over 100 trees, shrubs and grasses, providing privacy and meditation space. This compact home contains a fully-equipped kitchen, ¾ bath, office, sleeping loft and a subgrade storage area as well as detached carport.

Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography
Family room - mid-sized transitional enclosed light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in New York with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, multicolored walls and a stone fireplace

The Gold Fork is a contemporary mid-century design with clean lines, large windows, and the perfect mix of stone and wood. Taking that design aesthetic to an open floor plan offers great opportunities for functional living spaces, smart storage solutions, and beautifully appointed finishes. With a nod to modern lifestyle, the tech room is centrally located to create an exciting mixed-use space for the ability to work and live. Always the heart of the home, the kitchen is sleek in design with a full-service butler pantry complete with a refrigerator and loads of storage space.

Designer: Lisa Barron, Allied ASID Design Firm: Dallas Design Group, Interiors Photography: Dan Piassick
Transitional formal and open concept living room photo in Dallas