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Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island and gray countertops

CJ South
Deck - small contemporary backyard deck idea in Detroit with a fire pit and a pergola

The combination of the black and white tones, the use of bricks, the unique art objects, the specially designed and stylish furniture and wood create the pleasant atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The regulated lightning allows to create different moods in the apartment.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in New York with white walls

©Nathan Kirkman 2013
Example of a trendy dining room design in Chicago with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal home office remodel in Orange County

Example of a mid-sized beach style open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room design in San Francisco with a music area and beige walls

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

Inspiration for a small rustic medium tone wood floor sunroom remodel in Denver with a standard ceiling

The major objective of this home was to craft something entirely unique; based on our client’s international travels, and tailored to their ideal lifestyle. Every detail, selection and method was individual to this project. The design included personal touches like a dog shower for their Great Dane, a bar downstairs to entertain, and a TV tucked away in the den instead of on display in the living room. Great design doesn’t just happen. It’s a product of work, thought and exploration. For our clients, they looked to hotels they love in New York and Croatia, Danish design, and buildings that are architecturally artistic and ideal for displaying art. Our part was to take these ideas and actually build them. Every door knob, hinge, material, color, etc. was meticulously researched and crafted. Most of the selections are custom built either by us, or by hired craftsman.

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Seattle with white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Denver with white walls

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Boston

Bedroom - rustic medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Sacramento with beige walls

Janet Warlick, Camera Works
Bedroom - transitional dark wood floor bedroom idea in Little Rock with blue walls

Emily O'Brien
Kids' room - mid-sized contemporary boy medium tone wood floor kids' room idea in Boston with multicolored walls

Mid-sized elegant formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Paris with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This homeowner has long since moved away from his family farm but still visits often and thought it was time to fix up this little house that had been neglected for years. He brought home ideas and objects he was drawn to from travels around the world and allowed a team of us to help bring them together in this old family home that housed many generations through the years. What it grew into is not your typical 150 year old NC farm house but the essence is still there and shines through in the original wood and beams in the ceiling and on some of the walls, old flooring, re-purposed objects from the farm and the collection of cherished finds from his travels. Photos by Tad Davis Photography

Family room library - mid-sized contemporary open concept concrete floor family room library idea in Little Rock with white walls