The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch

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Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in Chicago with no fireplace

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Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, brown backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large mountain style light wood floor great room design in St Louis with beige walls

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Example of a mid-sized beach style light wood floor great room design in Seattle

Powder room - mid-sized traditional powder room idea in Minneapolis with open cabinets, beige walls, a pedestal sink and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for a large rustic look-out carpeted basement remodel in St Louis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor hallway design in St Louis with beige walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Extraordinary outdoor living space becomes the gathering spot with BBQ, dining area, and fire pit. Low maintenance landscaping with lighting to extend the night. Photo, Gene Meadows.

Floating shelves made from reclaimed beams lend a rustic feel to this contemporary space. Holger Obenaus Photography

Example of a large cottage light wood floor and brown floor great room design in St Louis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

Large mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white appliances and an island

“Pleasant Garden II,” is a delightful cut and loop, scroll design from the Design Selections Collection. This charming style brings the outdoors inside the home with its graceful floral vine pattern and its nature inspired color palette. As a recolor of our popular style, Pleasant Garden, Pleasant Garden II’s gorgeously updated color palette includes twenty-four (24) nature inspired hues. The color line coordinates perfectly with our new style Point Pleasant.

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Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor foyer photo in Chicago with a blue front door and beige walls

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Beach style porcelain tile entryway photo in Seattle

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Mid-sized beach style loft-style carpeted bedroom photo in Seattle