photo by Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a large coastal open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with beige walls

This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography

Additional pullout storage was custom designed under the stairs allowing for pantry, brooms and other utility items. When closed, the doors create a finished panelled effect, keeping the stair sophisticated and the storage hidden. Photos: Dave Remple

Eric Rorer
Large 1950s gray two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in San Francisco

Photography: Nat Rea
Ornate dark wood floor living room photo in Providence with white walls

Mid-sized trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Seattle with white walls, a tile fireplace, no tv and a ribbon fireplace

Staircase - mid-sized transitional wooden l-shaped staircase idea in New York with painted risers

Study room - large contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Sydney with white walls

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic formal dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

The juxtaposition of raw, weathered and finished woods with sleek whites, mixed metals and soft textured elements strike a fabulous balance between industrial, rustic and glamorous – exactly what the designers envisioned for this dream retreat. This unique home’s design combines recycled shipping containers with traditional stick-building methods and resulted in a luxury hybrid home, inside and out. The design team was particularly challenged with overcoming various preconceived notions about containers to truly create something new, luxurious and sustainable.

This living room was updated with new occasional tables, lamps and accessories by Emily Hughes, IIDA. Photography by Jaimy Ellis.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept carpeted living room remodel in Cedar Rapids with beige walls and a media wall

This living room was updated with new occasional tables, lamps and accessories by Emily Hughes, IIDA. Photography by Jaimy Ellis.
Mid-sized transitional open concept carpeted living room photo in Cedar Rapids with beige walls and a media wall

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Example of a transitional living room design in Cedar Rapids

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Staircase - transitional wooden u-shaped staircase idea in London with wooden risers

When a soft contemporary style meets artistic-minded homeowners, the result is this exquisite dwelling in Corona del Mar from Brandon Architects and Patterson Custom Homes. Complete with curated paintings and an art studio, the 4,300-square-foot residence utilizes Western Window Systems’ Series 600 Multi-Slide doors and windows to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. In one instance, the retractable doors open to an outdoor courtyard. In another, they lead to a spa and views of the setting sun. Photos by Jeri Koegel.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Alcove shower - mid-sized coastal multicolored tile and mosaic tile alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

Twist & Basket Series - single twist, double basket with occasional scroll pattern
Elegant wooden l-shaped light wood floor staircase photo in Chicago with beige walls and wooden risers