Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a traditional front yard landscaping in Chicago.

The clients for this small bathroom project are passionate art enthusiasts and asked the architects to create a space based on the work of one of their favorite abstract painters, Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was a Dutch artist associated with the De Stijl movement which reduced designs down to basic rectilinear forms and primary colors within a grid. Alloy used floor to ceiling recycled glass tiles to re-interpret Mondrian's compositions, using blocks of color in a white grid of tile to delineate space and the functions within the small room. A red block of color is recessed and becomes a niche, a blue block is a shower seat, a yellow rectangle connects shower fixtures with the drain. The bathroom also has many aging-in-place design components which were a priority for the clients. There is a zero clearance entrance to the shower. We widened the doorway for greater accessibility and installed a pocket door to save space. ADA compliant grab bars were located to compliment the tile composition. Andrea Hubbell Photography

Photo by Ethan Pines
Patio - modern courtyard patio idea in Los Angeles

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer Turtle rug purchased at Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord, NH.

Space Crafting
Transitional dark wood floor sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard ceiling

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Entryway - large 1950s slate floor and gray floor entryway idea in DC Metro with gray walls and a red front door

At Michael Merrill Design Studio, we do not use the word "formal" when referring to dining rooms. That doesn't mean these spaces aren't elegant. The dining rooms we create are great places for entertaining, relaxing, and great conversation. Photos © Douglas Sandberg Photography

Master Suite + Hall - bed: Alias, Rift-cut white oak, full-height, honeycomb panels and doors: hand wire brushed, stained, sealed, sanded, glazed, sanded and top-coated Photo Credit: Christopher Stark

THEME The main theme for this room is an active, physical and personalized experience for a growing boy. This was achieved with the use of bold colors, creative inclusion of personal favorites and the use of industrial materials. FOCUS The main focus of the room is the 12 foot long x 4 foot high elevated bed. The bed is the focal point of the room and leaves ample space for activity within the room beneath. A secondary focus of the room is the desk, positioned in a private corner of the room outfitted with custom lighting and suspended desktop designed to support growing technical needs and school assignments. STORAGE A large floor armoire was built at the far die of the room between the bed and wall.. The armoire was built with 8 separate storage units that are approximately 12”x24” by 8” deep. These enclosed storage spaces are convenient for anything a growing boy may need to put away and convenient enough to make cleaning up easy for him. The floor is built to support the chair and desk built into the far corner of the room. GROWTH The room was designed for active ages 8 to 18. There are three ways to enter the bed, climb the knotted rope, custom rock wall, or pipe monkey bars up the wall and along the ceiling. The ladder was included only for parents. While these are the intended ways to enter the bed, they are also a convenient safety system to prevent younger siblings from getting into his private things. SAFETY This room was designed for an older child but safety is still a critical element and every detail in the room was reviewed for safety. The raised bed includes extra long and higher side boards ensuring that any rolling in bed is kept safe. The decking was sanded and edges cleaned to prevent any potential splintering. Power outlets are covered using exterior industrial outlets for the switches and plugs, which also looks really cool.

Bret Jelinek - Chicago Home Photos
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops

Brooklyn Townhouse White and Modern Kitchen. Photography by Joseph M. Kitchen Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley painted wood floor and white floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and gray backsplash

Project Developer John Audet Designer Kate Adams Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Example of a classic kitchen design in DC Metro

Max Kim-Bee
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York with white walls

Photo: Lucy Call © 2016 Houzz
Trendy gray tile concrete floor bathroom photo in Salt Lake City with gray walls

The grays and whites in the kitchen are combined with the eucalyptus wood on the island and refrigerator. Photo by Beth Singer Photographer Inc. Architect: Young & Young of Bloomfield Hills Interior Design: Ann-Marie Anton – It’s Personal Design

Dan Murdoch Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in New York with gray walls

Design: Eric Blanz of Blanzscape LLC Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Island style patio photo in San Francisco

Chris and Marna believe in Ohana Mau Loa which means “family forever.” As return clients, they knew LiLu could help them build a vacation home in Hawaii that would provide a desirable and comfortable gathering place for four adult children and their spouses and 11 grandchildren. A central common space at the heart of the home with separate living quarters surrounding it helps to accommodate everyone with both shared and personal living spaces. Each has its own personality that showcases playful references to Big Island life. And yet the overall design concept weaves together a love of world travel with traditional tastes. Built with mahogany wood that is a staple of island construction, treasured heirlooms and other personal keepsakes are the perfect complement to make this dream home feel welcoming and familiar. Fabrics, finishes and furnishings were selected with the sea in mind and to accommodate wet swim suits, bare feet, and sandy shoes. ----- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ --- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/ohana-mau-loa/