Make a bold entrance Bring out your entrance foyer using the popular combinations of grey, yellow and orange. It makes the entrance vibrant and welcoming, and so much more than just a transitional space. To start, the walls are painted a soft French grey, Resene Gull Grey. This simple, uncomplicated grey is perfect to use as a neutral backdrop for bright accents in yellow and orange. A sturdy bench seat is painted in Resene Sunflower and as a fun feature, an unusually shaped paper light shade has been given painted spots in Resene Sunflower and Resene Daredevil. Instead of painting the front door all one colour, create a bit of quirky interest by painting the edge of the door in a contrasting colour. This can work well, too, if you want to paint the exterior of the door a different colour from the interior, acting as a neat division between the two. Here, Resene Daredevil is the main colour, and Resene Sunflower is the contrasting yellow. The simple geometric flooring pattern is easily created by marking out diagonal lines using masking tape then painted the two tones of grey (Resene Gull Grey and Resene Cod Grey) on opposite triangles. Peel off the masking tape (do this before the paint is fully dry), to reveal a strip of timber beneath. Dip natural coat hooks into Resene testpots of colour – Resene Cod Grey, Resene Sunflower and Resene Daredevil. They are then arranged in a fairly random pattern on the wall for this casual effect. If you want something more formal, just line them up. Styling by LeeAnn Yare, photo by Melanie Jenkins.

Family Kitchen open to Great Room and water views. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink and granite countertops

Elegant dark wood floor dining room photo in Atlanta with green walls

This newly retired couple wanted their bedroom to be fresh and as beachy as possible. We really edited the beachy decorative elements to keep it from going over the top. The white wainscot and woven headboard hint to the beach concept and the sabot painting and seashell decor bring the concept home. We used her favorite color yellow to be an inviting and happy place to wake up to every morning. Photos courtesy of Chipper Hatter: www.chipperhatter.com

Photography by Gareth Byrne Interior Design by Maria Fenlon www.mariafenlon.com
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray cabinets

This historic room has been brought back to life! The room was designed to capitalize on the wonderful architectural features. The signature use of French and English antiques with a captivating over mantel mirror draws the eye into this cozy space yet remains, elegant, timeless and fresh

photography by Rob Karosis
Bathroom - mid-sized traditional slate floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Interior Design: Seldom Scene Interiors Custom Cabinetry: Woodmeister Master Builders
Example of a classic kitchen design in Boston with glass-front cabinets, wood countertops and blue cabinets

Example of a classic craft room design in Minneapolis

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Leaving clear and clean spaces makes a world of difference - even in a limited area. Using the right color(s) can change an ordinary bathroom into a spa like experience.

Example of a trendy bedroom design in Chicago with gray walls

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The sunny master bedroom is painted in two tones, a fresh white and a deep grey that lines up with the headboard, wraps up over the ceiling and down the opposite wall. We designed the headboard and Bertoia-inspired bench in bright turquoise.

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For this remodel in Portola Valley, California we were hired to rejuvenate a circa 1980 modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. The house included a greenhouse style sunroom which got so unbearably hot as to be unusable. We opened up the floor plan and completely demolished the sunroom, replacing it with a new dining room open to the remodeled living room and kitchen. We added a new office and deck above the new dining room and replaced all of the exterior windows, mostly with oversized sliding aluminum doors by Fleetwood to open the house up to the wooded hillside setting. Stainless steel railings protect the inhabitants where the sliding doors open more than 50 feet above the ground below. We replaced the wood siding with stucco in varying tones of gray, white and black, creating new exterior lines, massing and proportions. We also created a new master suite upstairs and remodeled the existing powder room. Architecture by Mark Brand Architecture. Interior Design by Mark Brand Architecture in collaboration with Applegate Tran Interiors. Lighting design by Luminae Souter. Photos by Christopher Stark Photography.

This Mid-Century Modern residence was infused with rich paint colors and accent lighting to enhance the owner’s modern American furniture and art collections. Large expanses of glass were added to provide views to the new garden entry. All Photographs: Erik Kvalsvik

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

1920's Bungalow revitalized open concept living, dining, kitchen - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK | Build - Photo: HAUS | Architecture