Example of a small transitional kids' blue tile and ceramic tile alcove bathtub design in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli
Inspiration for a small eclectic shade backyard brick retaining wall landscape in New York.

Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

Troy Thies Photography
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Living room - 1950s light wood floor living room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace

Galie Photography
Sunroom - large transitional backyard tile travertine floor and beige floor sunroom idea in Raleigh with a roof extension, no fireplace and a skylight

Transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops

Open concept kitchen renovation. Custom cabinetry mixed on upper and lower cabinetry is the perfect balance between warm and cool. Custom open shelving adds to openness while being functional. Subway tiles add a classic and clean background. Mark Campbell Creative Photography.

Esteban La Tessa
Example of a large minimalist galley and built-in desk concrete floor and gray floor home office design in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white walls

It really doesn’t matter if your pool is gunite or vinyl, pool closing season is a great time to consider value-based ideas to spruce up the area “Consider changing your current one-speed filter pump to an energy efficient variable speed pump, for example” says Dave Stockwell, owner of Deck and Patio. “These pumps are so efficient that they can cut your energy costs to 1/6th of what they currently are. There are several manufactures that offer these pumps including Pentair, Sta-rite and Jandy. And the cost of the new pump is paid back quickly — often in three years or less.”. www.deckandpatio.com

Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and black floor living room design in Houston with gray walls

Photo © Bruce Damonte
1950s bathroom photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls and a console sink

Kitchen - farmhouse kitchen idea in Orange County

Example of a tuscan patio fountain design in Orange County with no cover

'Dragon's Blood' sedum is nested among the slab buff sandstone steps. Small openings and cracks in boulders or along hardscape joints, provides 'micro-climates' for plants to thrive. The warmth trapped in the dense sandstone provides an advantage to a plant trying to survive Colorado's capricious weather throughout the year.

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Example of a country living room design in Seattle

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations are typically so fruitful and this one was no different. The homeowners started by hiring an architect to develop a vision and plan for transforming their very traditional brick home into a contemporary family home full of modern updates. The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn was hired to provide kitchen design expertise and to bring the vision to life. The bamboo cabinetry and white Ceasarstone countertops provide contrast that pops while the white oak floors and limestone tile bring warmth to the space. A large island houses a Galley Sink which provides a multi-functional work surface fantastic for summer entertaining. And speaking of summer entertaining, a new Nana Wall system — a large glass wall system that creates a large exterior opening and can literally be opened and closed with one finger – brings the outdoor in and creates a very unique flavor to the space. Matching bamboo cabinetry and panels were also installed in the adjoining family room, along with aluminum doors with frosted glass and a repeat of the limestone at the newly designed fireplace. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The wet bar provides plenty of storage for wine and other barware. Wood floors bring warmth to the space. The domed ceiling over the bar creates drama in the space. ©Finished Basement Company

Modern Farmhouse living room Photo by Craig Saucier Walls, Trim, Ceiling Benjamin Moore OC - 69 "Distant Gray" Accent Color Benjamin Moore 1593 "Adagio"