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Example of a transitional living room design in Chicago with beige walls

Rick Gillette
Small eclectic galley ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

John Ellis for Country Living
Example of a large farmhouse formal and enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

The objective for this design was to create non-traditional artwork to serve as a striking focal point for this master bath. After much brainstorming, this designer started a search for some type of platter, bowl or plate that could be framed as a set. Crate & Barrel’s Suki bowls, although matte black on the outside, gleamed with a beautiful gold finish from the interior which sparked an instant flash of creativity within this designer! The next step involved having a woodworker make a simple oak frame, after which the bowls went from centerpiece to high end art. The homeowner absolutely loved the results and guests comment on the beautiful art and guests are astonished to learn they were made with repurposed materials!

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Cottage carpeted curved staircase photo in Chicago with carpeted risers

I was hired by this client with the task of giving this Murray Hill apartment a major visual makeover. They had rented the apartment for many years so I set out to redesign and curate the furniture, objects, and art they knew and loved with a fresh lens, essentially giving the space a "hip" makeover. I created a entirely new color palette for the entire apartment. All the floors and walls were resurfaced and repainted to match the clients art collection, which I helped curate to compliment the decoration choices. I sanded the floors and repainted them a beautiful chartreuse, which really popped with the red and blue accents throughout the apartment.

Example of an eclectic kitchen design in Denver

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Urban master concrete floor bedroom photo in Birmingham with gray walls

Kat Alves
Living room - small contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Rare Brick
Bedroom - coastal light wood floor bedroom idea in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

Conversion from rowhouse to 4 unit condo in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in DC Metro with beige walls

A contemporary interpretation of nostalgic farmhouse style, this Indiana home nods to its rural setting while updating tradition. A central great room, eclectic objects, and farm implements reimagined as sculpture define its modern sensibility. Photos by Hedrich Blessing

This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.

THE SETUP “You have to figure out how to rebuild a life worth living,” Basia Kozub’s client says. Her husband passed away suddenly three years ago. Holidays with family became more important, and she found herself struggling with a 37-year old kitchen that was falling apart. “I made a decision to move forward,” she says. “I went, ‘You know what? I’m redoing the kitchen.'” The big task of getting started was as easy as having a conversation – literally. Basia was on the job, helping the client sort through priorities, wishes and ideas. Basia’s client is 5′ 4″, likes keeping an eye on the kiddoes in the backyard and wanted certain things to have their own place. THE REMODEL The objectives were: Enlarge and open the space Find a classic look that incorporates blues Upgrade to easy-to-use appliances Hide an office space within the space Ample storage for dishes Design challenges: Uneven window alignment on the back wall Original kitchen smaller than desired, stuctural concerns if walls to be moved Keep folks close – figure out seating for entertaining Main sink in corner is ideal, but windows are hard to reach Lots of storage needed for dishes, glass collection, pantry items, bar bottles and office supplies Specific storage needs for oft-used spices and utensils THE RENEWED SPACE Design solutions: Replace back wall windows, establish window size continuity Take out two walls to open up the space, tall shallow cabinet and a tall filler added to conceal a new header Large island that seats six easily Custom corner sink cabinet with recessed edge allows vertically challenged homeowner to reach the windows Mindful storage planning features: plenty of cabinets, pull-out bar bottle storage, file drawers & cubbies with pocket doors for office appliances, magic corner pullouts, and appliance garages with pocket doors Shelf behind range for easy access to daily-use spices and oils. Also: spice and utensil pullouts on either side of range The clients says every priority and wish box got checked. The highly functional design absorbed everything that used to be in that area of the house, but now those things are out of the way. “In the past, we were all spread out when we gathered for the holidays, because we had to spread out. Now, we’re all in here together, including my 92-year old mother. We’re visiting, cooking, laughing… everyone is here. And I’m really learning how to use these appliances. This kitchen has given me a whole new life.”

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in New York

Aaron Dougherty Photo
Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal and open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a plaster fireplace

Michelle Pullman
Example of a mid-sized 1950s gender-neutral medium tone wood floor nursery design in Los Angeles with white walls

Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master light wood floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in Dallas