The tall cabinet contains the refrigerator. The panel to the right of the sink is the dishwasher. The sink, island and butcher block are vintage. Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography

I wanted to make a big impact in a small space so creating a gallery wall not only helped to add color to the space, but also in moving the eye along the whole length of the room.

Modern dining room designed and furnished by the interior design team at the Aspen Design Room. Everything from the rug on the floor to the art on the walls was chosen to work together and create a space that is inspiring and comfortable.

Home design - modern home design idea

Home design - modern home design idea

Large minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

At the opposite end of the twins' bedroom is the work area. The table was custom made during the time that some of the children were being home schooled, so it needed to be a good size with lots of room to spread out. Above the workspace, another piece by Ann Carrington creates a dramatic focal point. A portrait of Michael Jordan, the piece is constructed from layers upon layers of old cut basketballs. Closed storage is kept to a minimum, even in the boys' room. In order to prevent clutter, objects are given away when they have lived out their use by the family. "We hate clutter", says Cortney. "We have no problem getting rid of anything... It's just stuff." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Photo: Lisa Russman Photography http://www.lisarussman.com/ Frame Design Lab

Huge trendy women's dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in San Francisco with open cabinets and white cabinets