Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Living room - eclectic living room idea in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a handsome home study. Rice University inspired blue hue, a natural walnut Lawson Fenning desk, and beautiful built-ins to welcome the families book collection.

John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile bathroom remodel in Columbus with gray walls

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

John Bessler for Traditional Home
Example of a mid-sized country dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional white tile alcove shower design in DC Metro with white cabinets, gray walls and gray countertops

Trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in Seattle with a roof extension and a bbq area

Built by Highland Custom Homes
Entryway - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a blue front door

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor home office remodel in Orange County with white walls and a corner fireplace

This sitting room + bar is the perfect place to relax and curl up with a good book. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Example of a large 1960s formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in DC Metro with no tv, no fireplace and blue walls

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2016 Houzz
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Los Angeles

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor entryway remodel in Boston with gray walls

Large trendy master gray tile and cement tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower photo in Other with medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

The large home office is perfect for the whole family. It includes work space for the kids to work on home work and parents to catch up on emails. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

Double shower - large contemporary master gray tile and cement tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower idea in Other with gray walls, a hinged shower door, medium tone wood cabinets, a vessel sink, concrete countertops and black countertops

The basement batthroom is bright and open. There is plenty of room for the laundry facilities and additional cabinetry.
Corner shower - large traditional corner shower idea in Denver with beige walls, a vessel sink, shaker cabinets and green cabinets

John Bessler for Traditional Home
Example of a huge cottage formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Your worm composter fits anywhere. No mess.
Mid-sized porch idea in DC Metro