After opening up the stairwell between the kitchen and the living room, the homeowners had extra storage space under the stairs. Now it's used as the dog's crate area, complete with a custom doggy door. Photography by: William Manning

Example of a tuscan entryway design in San Francisco with a medium wood front door

Jesse Snyder Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless enclosed and formal dark wood floor living room remodel in DC Metro with yellow walls, no fireplace and no tv

Paul Johnson
Living room - transitional formal living room idea in New York with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Signature Design Interiors enjoyed transforming this family’s traditional basement into a modern family space for watching sports and movies that could also double as the perfect setting for entertaining friends and guests. Multiple comfortable seating areas were needed and a complete update to all the finishes, from top to bottom, was required. A classy color palette of platinum, champagne, and smoky gray ties all of the spaces together, while geometric shapes and patterns add pops of interest. Every surface was touched, from the flooring to the walls and ceilings and all new furnishings were added. One of the most traditional architectural features in the existing space was the red brick fireplace, accent wall and arches. We painted those white and gave it a distressed finish. Berber carpeting was replaced with an engineered wood flooring with a weathered texture, which is easy to maintain and clean. In the television viewing area, a microfiber sectional is accented with a series of hexagonal tables that have been grouped together to form a multi-surface coffee table with depth, creating an unexpected focal point to the room. A rich leather accent chair and luxe area rug with a modern floral pattern ties in the overall color scheme. New geometric patterned window treatments provide the perfect frame for the wall mounted flat screen television. Oval table lamps in a brushed silver finish add not only light, but also tons of style. Just behind the sofa, there is a custom designed console table with built-in electrical and USB outlets that is paired with leather stools for additional seating when needed. Floor outlets were installed under the sectional in order to get power to the console table. How’s that for charging convenience? Behind the TV area and beside the bar is a small sitting area. It had an existing metal pendant light, which served as a source of design inspiration to build upon. Here, we added a table for games with leather chairs that compliment those at the console table. The family’s sports memorabilia is featured on the walls and the floor is punctuated with a fantastic area rug that brings in our color theme and a dramatic geometric pattern. We are so pleased with the results and wish our clients many years of cheering on their favorite sports teams, watching movies, and hosting great parties in their new modern basement!

Think unique, dominant, daring, and statement-making. While the console table does not display anything extremely bold in color, it uses muted colors to enhance and add appeal and subtle character, which can become the ultimate focal point. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

These much-needed tables are perfect for narrow spaces like entryways and hallways. A bonus is that they can act as bars, vanities, or desks when square footage is at a premium. I prefer to butt one against the back of a sofa and top it with dominant table lamps and various decorative pieces. Besides, a decorative throw, stylish ottomans, dominant table lamps, and unique decorative objects create the perfect console table styling. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

Think unique, dominant, daring, and statement-making. While the console table does not display anything extremely bold in color, it uses muted colors to enhance and add appeal and subtle character, which can become the ultimate focal point. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

Think unique, dominant, daring, and statement-making. While the console table does not display anything extremely bold in color, it uses muted colors to enhance and add appeal and subtle character, which can become the ultimate focal point. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

These much-needed tables are perfect for narrow spaces like entryways and hallways. A bonus is that they can act as bars, vanities, or desks when square footage is at a premium. I prefer to butt one against the back of a sofa and top it with dominant table lamps and various decorative pieces. Besides, a decorative throw, stylish ottomans, dominant table lamps, and unique decorative objects create the perfect console table styling. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

These much-needed tables are perfect for narrow spaces like entryways and hallways. A bonus is that they can act as bars, vanities, or desks when square footage is at a premium. I prefer to butt one against the back of a sofa and top it with dominant table lamps and various decorative pieces. Besides, a decorative throw, stylish ottomans, dominant table lamps, and unique decorative objects create the perfect console table styling. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

Think unique, dominant, daring, and statement-making. While the console table does not display anything extremely bold in color, it uses muted colors to enhance and add appeal and subtle character, which can become the ultimate focal point. Credit: Photography by KCL-IDESIGN, LLC®

Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed living room remodel in Los Angeles

IDS (Interior Design Society) Designer of the Year - National Competition - 3rd Place award winning Living Space ($30,000 & Under category) Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I undertook a huge out-of-state remodel. Up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, & measuring tape. It was sink or swim for Patricia Lockwood to finish before the end of 2014. The big reveal for the finished houseboat on Sauvie Island will be in the summer of 2015 - so stay tuned.

Thomas Arledge
Great room - contemporary medium tone wood floor great room idea in DC Metro with beige walls

Living Room: Open plan, large seating area, contemporary space Photography: Brian Droege
Example of a large minimalist formal and loft-style limestone floor and beige floor living room design in Minneapolis with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Trendy enclosed and formal concrete floor living room photo in Seattle with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

We transformed the space under the staircase of this Oregon City home into a custom home wine cellar with storage room for up to 600 bottles of wine. Under stairs wine cellars are an easy way to carve out wine display and storage room in a two-story home without sacrificing closet space or giving a full room.