This Pond was built for some English Bulldogs for them to enjoy and play with the fish
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard mulch formal garden in Raleigh for spring.

As we spend more time at home, finding outdoor space is a priority. Outdoor play is a landscape, pool, and cabana design that creates a private oasis for a young family looking to find a place to retreat and enjoy with family and friends. The cabana structure is designed for four-season, where even in the deepest of Canadian winters, the outdoors can be enjoyed.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s open concept concrete floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a mid-sized trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, black appliances and gray walls

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Wilmington with no cover

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

Our clients wanted to expand their living space down into their unfinished basement. While the space would serve as a family rec room most of the time, they also wanted it to transform into an apartment for their parents during extended visits. The project needed to incorporate a full bathroom and laundry.One of the standout features in the space is a Murphy bed with custom doors. We repeated this motif on the custom vanity in the bathroom. Because the rec room can double as a bedroom, we had the space to put in a generous-size full bathroom. The full bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and two large niches for storing towels and other linens. Our clients now have a beautiful basement space that expanded the size of their living space significantly. It also gives their loved ones a beautiful private suite to enjoy when they come to visit, inspiring more frequent visits!

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Hallway - mid-sized traditional marble floor hallway idea in Philadelphia with white walls

Photo: Kristin Laing © 2018 Houzz
Example of an eclectic light wood floor living room design with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional kids' bathroom remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and multicolored walls

Mid-sized minimalist open concept porcelain tile living room photo in Austin with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a country living room remodel in New York

Greatmats' Foam Floor Mats 5/8 Premium help transform a kid's bedroom or play area into a colorful, enjoyable, and fun space.
Playroom - mid-sized craftsman gender-neutral playroom idea in Minneapolis

A little corner purely for playing and reading books in. The little mat acts as a comfy place to play and enjoy in.
Example of a mid-sized danish boy carpeted and beige floor nursery design in Sussex with green walls

With a view like this and your favorite music playing, it would be really hard not to enjoy taking a bath here. The distributed audio system in this home can stream music from an iPad or iPhone to every room.

A sunken fort creates a perfect hiding place for snowball fights and play battles. Jessie Moore Photography

Photos by Peter Lyons
Kitchen/dining room combo - industrial light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Francisco

This backyard is appealing to children and adults alike. Kids love the naturalized sand pit area, a rustic boulder fountain for water play, a dry creek bed with boulders for climbing, a tunnel for adventure play and a paved trike raceway leading to the playset on the other side of the yard. Grown-ups enjoy a lounging area of Bluestone at ground level, and a spacious new deck with stained cedar posts and maintenance-free Trex decking. Integrated lighting provides an elegant area for dining and entertaining day or night. Three raised planters at ground level are for raising vegetables but also double as seatwalls.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz Laundry Room, main house Design team: Ederra Design Studio
Elegant laundry room photo in Los Angeles