It was arduous to find space for sleeping, reading, sewing, writing, painting and sitting - all within a 168 square foot room. Success depended on creative use of every nook and savvy space planning. There were two closets, so one was repurposed into a small office area. The mesh bins are used for storing sewing materials or other craft supplies.

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Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped dedicated laundry room remodel in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and beige countertops

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

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Example of a mid-sized classic light wood floor enclosed dining room design in Other with red walls

Area Rug with Non-skid Rubber Backing, Decorative Modern Carpet for Living, Dining & Children’s Rooms, Bedroom Anti-slip Throw Runner for Kitchen, Bathroom, Hallway & Entry High quality Turkish area rugs for your home decor. You can easily pick a beautiful rug for your decoration from our wisely patterned, colorful prints. No matter you like country, traditional, retro, western, rustic, asian, oriental, bohemian or vintage style. We have unique geometric, checkered, striped, solid, distressed, floral, classic, tribal, braided and fringed designs. Besides we have variety of nice color options including but not limited to neutral, earth, natural and brilliant colors. Chiara Rose area rugs are brand new alternatives of traditional hand-made silk rugs. They are far inexpensive with respect to luxury antique Iranian kilim’s. However they are as soft, shiny and decorative as Tabriz carpets. Unlike tufted, polypropylene rugs it is lightweight yet soft enough. We try to offer you best carpets ever with affordable prices. Great rugs with multiple usage areas. You can use large sizes in your living room, dining room, bedroom, nursery, kids’ and teenagers’ room or guest room in your house. You can use runners in your bathroom, kitchen, hallway and entry. Thanks to its slip resistant leather backing you can safely lay it over all kind of floor like; wood, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tiles, ceramic and stairs. You can choose it flooring your office. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Thanks to its unique woven fiber technology, Chiara Rose Area Rugs are not heavy and thick like traditional rugs. They don’t cause problems under your doors. Still because they firmly grip floor, you can safely vacuum clean. Extra durable & easy-care. They are machine washable. You can wash it in any washing machine at home by yourself at max 30C or 65F. Please don’t tumble dry. Hang dry in shadow. Product Sizes: 2'7"X5'; 2'7"X6'6"; 2'7"X6'6".

Example of a transitional carpeted and beige floor living room design in Milwaukee with blue walls

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Mid-sized cottage l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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Small elegant detached garden shed photo in Charleston

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Our client had a storage problem. How do you storage almost every game on the planet as well as have pool cue and ping pong table top storage, and additional seating? We designed this custom built in to accommodate it all. The ping pong table top is hidden in a secret compartment behind and accessed from the right side of the cabinet. This cabinet is painted Tango Orange with a light brown glaze.

Step up your kitchen floor by using our white non-slip tile in a herringbone pattern. DESIGN Hatchworks PHOTOS Robert Gomez Photography INSTALLER Nuckels Tile Tile Shown: 3x12 in Capitol

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Family room - rustic family room idea in Denver

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Kitchen - contemporary u-shaped kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Contemporary Italian Wall Unit VV 3934 Made in Italy Perfect for both modern and contemporary styled interiors, this modular wall unit line offers lots of customization options so everyone could adjust the composition according to the individual's size and color requirements, creating an entertainment center of the dream. The wall unit line features lots of different units, that are available in several sizes and can wall mounted both vertically and horizontally. All the units from this entertainment center furniture collection are available in walnut, white ash, ivory ash and mink ash wood structure finishes as well as white and mud high gloss lacquers. The structure and the front doors of the same unit can be ordered in different finishes/lacquers to add unique and elegant contrast look to the wall unit design. Features: E1-Class ecological panels, which are produced exclusively through a wood recycling production process The structure and the front in wood finishes are made of chipboard The lacquered structures and fronts are made of REAL POLISH SCRATCH PROOF LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products All the panels are 0.7" thick Drawers mounted on metal runners with MDF bottom panel, height adjustable and soft-close system Metal snap-on hinges with adjustable height The starting price is for the VV Wall Unit Composition 3934 as shown in the main picture in Ivory Ash / Mud Lacquer finishes. (Consists of: Two Hanging Base Drawer Cabinets H17.7" x W59" each, Two Vertical Hanging Units H47.2" each, Two Vertical Hanging Bookcases H47.2" each, TV Panel W47.2"). Dimensions: Wall Unit: W118" x D18.3" x H78.8" Individual Components: Base Drawer Cabinet: W59" x D18.3" x H17.7" Vertical Hanging Unit: W13.4" x D13.8" x H47.2" Vertical Hanging Bookcase: W13.4" x D13" x H47.2" TV Panel: W47.2" x D0.8" x H35.4"

Modern Italian Wall Unit 3D C by Artigian Mobili. 3D wall unit collection is really everything you need! Featuring an outstanding modern design and great functionality the wall unit is complemented by your creative individuality. These wall unit compositions offer lots of customization options that can only be limited by your imagination! Great variety of units that are available in different sizes as well as can be wall mounted, put on the base or feet according to your preferences. To add, all the units can be ordered in a wood stain finish or ANY RAL COLOR you need, either matt or gloss lacquered! Please, select from our pre-designed compositions or build your own according to your scratches, dimensions or interior design projects. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure, Doors and Drawers - 18 mm thick wooden particles panels melamine wood finished, matt or gloss lacquered Sides and internal shelves - 14 mm thick panels The lacquered structure and front panels are E1 and made of REAL POLISH LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products Push-Pull slow-motion opening mechanisms The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition as shown in the main picture in Ash Oak / Smoked Oak Finishes, White Matt Lacquer and with two Glass Doors. Dimensions: Wall Unit: W145" x D16"/19.7" x H90.2" TV Space: W50" x H37.5"

To create a soothing oasis for our busy bicoastal client, like we did for her Bay Area residence, we took cues from her petite NYC apartment’s architectural features and floor to ceiling windows as a foundational starting point for a luxurious interior design upgrade boasting brilliant décor and personality. And to make the space have a similar feel to her San Francisco home, Décor Aid’s interior designer Victoria C. set about to create the same sense of comfort and consistency that we did for her first project with us. Centered around her modern art collection, our client wanted a modern, fun, comfortable, and casual interior design upgrade for her apartment that boasted a light and airy feel along with a pulled-together sense of everyday urban glamor. From room to room, Victoria’s main objective was to create a quick budget-friendly turnaround with furnishings that were neither too precious or required custom construction – everything needed to be ready on the go as you can imagine for a client with such a heavy, frequent commute. For the living room, a transitional sectional in a rich purple hue was brought in for an easy sense of relaxed drama, was finished with pillows in complimentary jewel tones, and punctuated with a graphic cubist wall hanging featuring tonal shades of matte and muted gold. In order to break away from the rooms angular lined furnishings, a rounded glass-topped coffee table was sourced to also make the living room appear larger than it is. And a white sculptural Eames chaise was introduced as a conversation starter and juxtaposition to the indulgent color scheme of the other furnishings. For the den, Victoria placed a playful boldly hued collaged wall hanging above a somewhat traditional gray couch to emphasize a non-fussy approach to the room’s décor. While a modern rustic shelving unit was introduced to do triple duty as an entertainment center, a mini-library, and a spot to highlight decorative objects and collectibles.

Photography Credit: Gary Harris
Example of a large transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Cedar Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

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Inspiration for an eclectic carpeted family room remodel in New York

Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. You could say this room was pretty successful...It was featured in DC Modern Luxury. (#nobigdeal, right?) From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger