Custom home designed with inspiration from the owner living in New Orleans. Study was design to be masculine with blue painted built in cabinetry, brick fireplace surround and wall. Custom built desk with stainless counter top, iron supports and and reclaimed wood. Bench is cowhide and stainless. Industrial lighting. Jessie Young - www.realestatephotographerseattle.com

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Inspiration for a small farmhouse white tile marble floor and gray floor powder room remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, recessed-panel cabinets and white countertops

Photo by Grey Crawford
Example of a small beach style formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Dustin Peck
Inspiration for a cottage dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Charlotte with gray walls

Group of Seven Photography
Example of a large classic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Toronto with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Tom Marks Photography
Example of a classic white tile alcove shower design in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Inspiration for a large 1960s light wood floor and beige floor great room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace

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Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a cottage white two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York

Iran Watson
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, marble countertops and ceramic backsplash

Construction by Plath + Co. Photography by Eric Rorer. Interior Design by Jan Wasson.
Inspiration for a small timeless painted wood floor powder room remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops and blue walls

Mid-sized arts and crafts multicolored two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in Atlanta

Spacious front porch to watch all the kids play on the cul de sac! Michael Lipman Photography
Inspiration for a timeless gray two-story wood exterior home remodel in Chicago

Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Paper White Paint Trim: Benjamin Moore White Heron Joe Kwon Photography
Example of a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Tom Marks Photography
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Kids' bedroom - bedroom coastal kids' bedroom idea in San Diego with blue walls

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Nashville with white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets