Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped brown floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Bill Timmerman Photography
Inspiration for a modern galley concrete floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Paul Warchol
Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor and orange floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored walls and gray countertops

Betsy Barron, Period Architecture, Ltd.
Example of a bedroom and mid-sized classic boy light wood floor childrens' room design in Philadelphia with beige walls

Living room library - mid-sized rustic open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room library idea in Seattle with a wood stove, a metal fireplace and brown walls

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a rustic beige tile and subway tile brick floor bathroom remodel in New York with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, multicolored walls and flat-panel cabinets

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small country concrete floor and gray floor home design remodel in Boston with white walls

Photos by Country Home Magazine
Cottage medium tone wood floor laundry room photo in Boston with beige cabinets and blue walls

© Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a transitional porch remodel in Atlanta with decking

Example of an urban concrete floor home office design in New York

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor mudroom remodel in Nashville with gray walls

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - farmhouse dining room idea in New York

Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Laundry room - farmhouse laundry room idea in Chicago with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and a stacked washer/dryer

Nicolas Arellano
Kitchen - mid-sized industrial medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Photo: Megan Hansen © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio remodel in San Francisco with no cover and a bbq area

Nat Rea
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea with beige walls and no fireplace

This is a gorgeous outdoor kitchen space next to a pool area with an amazing skyline view of the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California. This very complete kitchen features a Fogazzo Model 1050 wood fired oven, large 54" gas barbecue, warming drawers, gas heaters, and seating for up to 16 guests. It has been featured in many magazines and newspaper articles. Sergio de Paula/Fogazzo