Photo: Teness Herman © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Portland

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Entryway - small transitional dark wood floor entryway idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Contemporary Breakfast Room with slate blue wall, family photo gallery, contemporary trip tic painting and Asian artifacts. Paul Dyer Photography
Huge trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in San Francisco with blue walls

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - eclectic medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Seattle with beige walls

Mid-sized trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library photo in Boston with no fireplace

Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master gray tile and stone slab travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles

Phillip Ennis Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary carpeted and gray floor home theater remodel in New York with gray walls

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in San Francisco

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

New Yorkers are always on the prowl for innovative ways to make the most of the space they have. An upper east side couple, challenged with a slightly narrow L shaped apartment sought out Decor Aid’s help to make the most of their Manhattan condo. Paired with one of our senior designer, Kimberly P., we learned that the clients wanted a space that looked beautiful, comfortable and also packed with functionality for everyday living. “Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer. After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space. Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals. “The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,” Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around. The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.

This contemporary master bathroom has all the elements of a roman bath—it’s beautiful, serene and decadent. Double showers and a partially sunken Jacuzzi add to its’ functionality. The large skylight and window flood the bathroom with light. The muted colors of the tile are juxtaposed with a pop of color from the multihued glass tile in the niches. Andrew McKinney Photography

Example of a classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic living room photo in Seattle with a music area

Bruce Bettis Photography
Example of a classic mudroom design in Boston with white walls and a green front door

Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Example of a classic dark wood floor mudroom design in Chicago with blue walls

Mid-sized elegant vinyl floor mudroom photo in Chicago with beige walls

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

Amanda Dumouchelle Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Detroit with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Designed for two people working from home, this custom office combines individual workstations with a central surface for collaboration. The most distinctive feature is the large-scale photograph of Italian architecture integrated into the upper storage unit. Divided into three sections, the outer portions are mounted to a pair of sliding doors that move to reveal or conceal the shelving behind them. The artwork creates a dramatic focal point while allowing the wall to provide significantly more functional storage than is immediately visible.