A true transitional, coastal, informal Family Room featuring a blue and neutral palette with yellow accents. Furnished with Stanley's Coastal Living Cottage collection and custom Kravet upholstry this space realizes the homeowners dream of a Ralph Lauren inspired beach vacation home. Photography by Simon Dale

Example of a trendy galley kitchen design in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

Kitchen detail Photo by Erik Rank
Inspiration for a small contemporary bamboo floor kitchen remodel in New York with an island, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops, white backsplash and an undermount sink

This home was fully remodeled with a cape cod feel including the interior, exterior, driveway, backyard and pool. We added beautiful moulding and wainscoting throughout and finished the home with chrome and black finishes. Our floor plan design opened up a ton of space in the master en suite for a stunning bath/shower combo, entryway, kitchen, and laundry room. We also converted the pool shed to a billiard room and wet bar.

Lake Front Country Estate Outdoor Living, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Large elegant backyard stone patio photo in Other with a roof extension

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar remodel in Houston with black cabinets

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Bathroom - large contemporary master beige tile and matchstick tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Best of Houzz Kitchen Design 2016 winner. A custom kitchen remodel was one of the final projects for this beautiful Georgian Century Home. All the details were part of the effort to maintain the feel of an old kitchen but with all the most current conveniences. Notice the glass cabinet hung in front of a window, granite counter top repeated as the back splash, porcelain tiles that mimic wood and marble on the floor, a stunning island light and the coffered ceiling. Michael Jacob Photography

Primary bedroom detail of a new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA. A full-height birch plywood accent wall wraps the bed surround from floor to ceiling, functioning as both headboard and architectural feature - with flush-integrated electrical outlets and a wall-mounted matte black reading light maintaining a completely uninterrupted panel surface. Polished concrete floors and birch plywood ceiling panels extend the warm, minimal material palette throughout the room. Full-height steel-framed sliding glass door opens directly onto a lawn with mature tree views beyond a cable railing. Architecture by CB Architecture + Design in collaboration with Timbre Architecture.

Mid-century modern living room with open plan and floor to ceiling windows for indoor-outdoor ambiance, redwood paneled walls, exposed wood beam ceiling, wood flooring and mid-century modern style furniture, in Berkeley, California. - Photo by Bruce Damonte.

Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Whispering Meadows, Teak Craftsman Model Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Elevation: Craftsman-C2, Site Number: WM 30.
Mid-sized transitional open concept family room photo in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large country backyard concrete patio remodel in New York with a fire pit and a roof extension

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Bathroom - coastal beige tile bathroom idea in Miami

This is the story about a kitchen that was showing it’s age with white countertops and dark oak cabinets on a dark oak floor. It all worked once, but now the kitchen felt dark, cramped and dysfunctional. The owners were looking for a total kitchen transformation. After a disastrous beginning with a contractor taking their money and vanishing into thin air, the owners were left with a completely gutted kitchen that consisted of only the walls. They hired Rick Jacobson to rescue them and restart the project. The new kitchen design began with the idea of using Cobalt Blue as a primary color. The blue seen on many glassware pieces is Cobalt Blue, and it was decided to use it in the tile for the kitchen, as well as the pendant lights. Another goal was to make the kitchen brighter with an easier traffic flow, as well as completely updated cabinetry. And there were traffic patterns to improve, a refrigerator to move, and exhaust vents to reroute. Rick Jacobson listened to the owners and worked to create the kitchen that the owners imagined. He began by thinking through the traffic flow patterns. He noted that the doorway from the dining room needed to be widened. He added rounded doorway headers to match the home’s existing décor. He carefully thought through where the kitchen island should be, including how opening the oven doors would be in relation to people sitting at the kitchen island at a family gathering. Kitchen cabinet touches include off edge flat panel doors, soft close wooden drawers, and a spice cabinet with two slide-out racks. The new longer center island features a drawer microwave that opens and closes automatically with the push of a button. The center island also features two recycling bins and seating for four. Rick even thought of adding decorative elements to the existing half wall to make it look in line with the kitchen island. The kitchen’s black granite countertops offer an unusually appealing view: There are lots of interesting reflections throughout the kitchen. Another of Rick’s touches is that all of the lights, including recessed ceiling lights, three cobalt blue pendant lights and below cabinet lights are on dimmers which work to balance daytime and nighttime lighting. The under mounted stainless steel single sink is complemented with a gooseneck faucet. The stainless steel gas range is thin enough to allow for a wide drawer below for utensils, and the stainless steel vent hood is vented through the ceiling to outdoors, allowing additional storage space in the top cabinets. Double ovens with white doors are the perfect match to the cabinets, with a location that makes baking and roasting easier with the two large vertical storage for baking sheets and supplies nearby. The result: A functional, open, bright and Cobalt blue kitchen.

Lake Front Country Estate Front Hall, design by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Inspiration for a huge timeless wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Other with painted risers

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Mid-sized elegant galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, black appliances, an island and beige cabinets

Kube outdoor ceiling flush mount features a slanted piece of clear etched organic glass creating a waterfall effect with the light. Finish available in titanium, bronze, satin white and satin black. Available in ceiling flush mount and wall sconce version. Fixture available with incandescent, compact fluorescent and LED lamping option. One 75 watt, 120 volt, A19 medium base incandescent lamp not included. One 26-watt, 120 volt GU24 compact fluorescent lamp not included. For LED version, one 14-watt(equivalent to 100-watt incandescent bulb) 120 volt LED lamp is included General light distribution. 6 inch square x 6.25 inch height.

Example of a trendy loft-style bedroom design in Minneapolis with orange walls