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Staircase - transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase idea in Miami with painted risers
Staircase - transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase idea in Miami with painted risers

Example of a mid-sized classic kitchen pantry design in San Diego with open cabinets and white cabinets

Walk on sunshine with Skyline Floorscapes' Ivory White Oak. This smooth operator of floors adds charm to any room. Its delightfully light tones will have you whistling while you work, play, or relax at home.
This amazing reclaimed wood style is a perfect environmentally-friendly statement for a modern space, or it will match the design of an older house with its vintage style. The ivory color will brighten up any room.
This engineered wood is extremely strong with nine layers and a 3mm wear layer of White Oak on top. The wood is handscraped, adding to the lived-in quality of the wood. This will make it look like it has been in your home all along.
Each piece is 7.5-in. wide by 71-in. long by 5/8-in. thick in size. It comes with a 35-year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty.
This is a real wood engineered flooring product made from white oak. It has a beautiful ivory color with hand scraped, reclaimed planks that are finished in oil. The planks have a tongue & groove construction that can be floated, glued or nailed down.
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Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Doors and drawer-heads stained Dark Lager contrast with black face-frames for a dramatic look. The gray quartz counter is extended full height at the back splash.
A bank of floor to ceiling cabinets separates the dining area from the kitchen, confining the space in both rooms. Note the massive blank end of the cabinets – in desperation to reduce the scale of this monolith, the homeowners decorated it with a clock and small nick-knacks, but it didn’t help. This is not a welcoming entrance to the kitchen. On the dining side, there is a hutch (with mirrored back), which ostensibly could serve as a buffet, however it is inconvenient to the prep area of the kitchen as it is tucked behind the tall pantry cabinets. And on the opposite wall is a separate wet bar which could serve more conveniently with a more unified kitchen and dining space.
You would think that the large pantry cabinets would be a plus in a kitchen, however their placement and the deep fixed shelves belie any positive contribution.
The looming wall of cabinetry confines the space and is a claustrophobe’s nightmare. Then note the clutter and chaos of storing small food items (normally most of your daily supplies don’t come in giant bulk quantities and sizes) on deep fixed shelves. Nothing really fits and canned goods become lost behind cereal boxes while baking supplies are piled on top of the snacks!
The decision to remodel – the lady of the house wanted her kitchen to reflect the couples’ modern lifestyle. They are passionate people who love to entertain their friends and family – they need an open and accessible space that is both dramatic in bearing and easy to use on a daily basis.
San Luis Kitchen began design by helping the homeowners choose a style and color scheme for their kitchen. The decision was made – a slab style cabinet door in a “Dark Lager” stain on maple wood. Because the homeowners did not want handles on their cabinets, we used a face frame cabinet construction to allow for “finger-pull” opening of the doors and drawers. The face frame is colored black as a contrast to the doors for a bold finish. Dark gray engineered-quartz counters and full height backsplash complete the picture.
Kitchen layout and design is next. The sink remains at the corner window with the dishwasher moved to the left wall – giving space for a 36” range-top and dramatic 42” rectilinear hood. The refrigerator remains in place but is replaced with a black model. The cabinet above it is now 24” deep for a custom look and a built-in microwave/oven combo are placed to the right. Simple-line contemporary trim and uniform black and stainless modern appliances reinforce the linear aesthetic created by the doorstyle and face frame detailing.
In place of the pantry, San Luis Kitchen designed a true buffet – accessible from both kitchen and dining sides. The storage needs are met by upper cabinets, base corner swing-out shelves and drawers, and a tall (adjustable) roll-out shelf unit on the dining side. We added an end wall (with niches) and extended the cabinetry and counter beyond as a welcome to the kitchen. In the dining room glass doors for display items grace the buffet. The wet bar is now visually and functionally joined to the kitchen – matching cabinetry and the more open overall plan tie everything together as a whole.
Now in their new kitchen, the homeowners can prepare, serve, and enjoy a meal with their guests. The mosaic glass backsplash used at the bar adds pizzazz for fun gatherings and an evening’s entertainment.

A two story house located in Alta Loma after the installation of Vinyl Cedar Shake Shingles and Shiplap Vinyl Insulated Siding in "Cypress," as well as Soffit & Fascia.

Hillside Modernism In Context.
The owners of this modern hillside home sought to have a home in a nice Los Angeles neighborhood wherein they could raise their burgeoning family. The owners purchased a 1948 2000sf, single story, 2 bedroom English Cottage styled home (believed to have been originally owned by Yul Brynner) on a ½ acre hillside site in the exclusive Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The property slopes downward away from the street and overlooks a mini eucalyptus arroyo. The owners love their new location but are now faced-with having to raise their new and growing family on a hillside with extremely limited yard spaces for children to play and in a location where nature is very close – deer as well as coyotes wander the arroyo.
In 2000 the owners commissioned architect Richard Best to add 2500sf to the cottage and transform it into a home more fitting to their growing family’s needs. Subsequently, in 2014/15, the owners again commissioned Richard to create a 2-story master suite addition. Living in or visiting the completed project - the original 1948 home remodeled + the 2000 addition + the 2014/15 addition, one goes through an unexpected and delightful experience as the spaces of the home “unfold” to reveal intimacy and environmental immersion.
It was important to Richard and to the owners that their remodels and additions be appropriately designed to fit into the neighborhood and have the feel, scale, and soul of the original cottage. With this in-mind, Richard has interpreted the design intentions of the original cottage - “modernizing” the architectural vocabulary and creating open-plan, 2-story additions which promote site “engagement” at various floor levels and openness to the outdoors in a manner clearly inspired by the original cottage, yet modern.
At the front door of the original (still remains as it was) 1948 structure, one is presented with a quaint a low-slung entry which establishes a very comfortable sense of scale. Inside, the remodeled spaces of the original cottage exude comfort and a cozy sensibility evoked by the reuse of the original home’s exposed timber framing structure, open-plan circulation, and an inventive two-sided steel fireplace which acts as a room divider between the living room and a home office. Accordion wood doors connect these rooms to a newly formed outdoor rear patio. At this point one also gets ones first hint that something very interesting is happening just beyond – a glimpse of the 2000 & 2014/15 additions.
Moving from the original 1948 structure into the 2-story 2000 addition, one is greeted by a modern and open linear floor plan arrangement – a kitchen, casual dining and family room extend perpendicularly from the 1948 structure into the rear yard and down the hillside. The open framed cathedral ceiling and wood roof trusses establish a lofty feeling and a rhythm discretely separating the open rooms one from the other. Extensive use of windows and French doors connect the indoors to the outdoors and provide abundant natural lighting. This new appendage ends with a symmetrical family room which has no corners – it is a geometry composed of two overlapped squares - one rotated 45 degrees atop the other to create double opportunities for bay windows. The design not only connects the home to the desired exterior flat yards spaces, but it also takes full advantage of the sloping terrain by adding a floor below the original level so as to maintain a scale appropriate to the neighborhood. The exterior materials were chosen taking “hints” from the original 1948 structure – natural redwood siding, reused brick veneer and wood doors/windows all serving to aesthetically connect the addition back-to the spirit of the original structure.
By 2014/15 the owners’ family has fully blossomed - the children are now teenagers and there is a need for additional space. However, the owners are very content with their remodeled cottage and Richard’s 2000 addition – unsure how to add to a home which they feel is quite perfect as it is … wanting whatever changes are to be made to be sympathetic to it. They are also concerned about potential additions blocking-out their views of the eucalyptus arroyo. The owners approached Richard with trepidation – we love our perfect house but we need it to be a bit bigger and we don’t want to block-out the arroyo views or create a hemmed-in feeling – how can we add but still see the arroyo.
In response Richard created a private yet connected 2-story master suite, which by its positioning, dynamic geometries and extensive glazing create the fourth side of the former rear patio, making it into exterior courtyard with views around and through the new addition into the arroyo. A dynamic angularity in the new master addition (inspired by the 2000 addition) simultaneously reduces the apparent size/presence of the master suite addition on the edge of the eucalyptus arroyo while creating framed views into the arroyo from the newly formed courtyard. The new master suite - a master bathroom, master closet and a master sleeping loft each having exterior decks and/or patios, is connected back to the 2000 addition via a glazed hallway which provides a sense of connectedness and privacy. A modern rustic aesthetic of exposed board-formed concrete, natural finished Corten steel exterior cladding, frameless metal windows, and clear finished Douglas Fir planks serve to “extend” the soul of the original cottage into the master suite.
The project is a highly sustainable design as well. Energy use is reduced by employing a high efficiency heat pump heating and cooling system, dual paned/gasketed metal window/door systems, natural lighting through a Kalwall skylight and generous exterior glazing with extensive eaves for shading, rigid roof insulation, and earthen backing – the lower floor is up-against the hillside which tends to even-out the day/night temperature differential.
Credits:
Architecture & Interior Design: Richard Best Architect Inc.
Structural Engineering: Dan Echeto & David Choi Associates
Interior Decor: Noelle Schoop
Landscape: Connie Heitzman
Photos: Carmel McFayden and Adriano Sarmento / James Porschen

The 2009 Coastal Living Idea House at I'On in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showcases transitional design and modern vernacular architecture. Built to Gold LEED standards, this Lowcountry home is environmentally sound and inherently sustainable.

This countryside farmhouse was remodeled and added on to by removing an interior wall separating the kitchen from the dining/living room, putting an addition at the porch to extend the kitchen by 10', installing an IKEA kitchen cabinets and custom built island using IKEA boxes, custom IKEA fronts, panels, trim, copper and wood trim exhaust wood, wolf appliances, apron front sink, and quartz countertop. The bathroom was redesigned with relocation of the walk-in shower, and installing a pottery barn vanity. the main space of the house was completed with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. A beautiful transformation with gorgeous views of the Willamette Valley.

Study room - contemporary built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in New York with blue walls

Great room - large scandinavian light wood floor and gray floor great room idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo: Alex Herring
Inspiration for a contemporary garden path in New York.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden path in New York.

This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.

Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

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"Introducing our Hand-Woven Flat Weave Contemporary Area Rug, a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Skillfully crafted by hand, this exquisite rug features a flat weave construction that highlights the natural beauty of wool in a captivating Cream Green hue. Versatile and stylish, this rug effortlessly enhances any room with its understated sophistication. Its lightweight design makes it easy to move and position, allowing you to effortlessly update your space whenever inspiration strikes. Crafted with eco-friendly materials and a commitment to sustainability, this rug is not only a stylish addition to your home but also a conscious choice for the planet. The anti-slip backing ensures stability, providing peace of mind in high-traffic areas. Experience the perfect blend of style and functionality with our Hand-Woven Flat Weave Contemporary Area Rug. Whether you're seeking to add warmth to your living room or revitalize your bedroom decor, this rug promises to elevate your space with its timeless charm and easy-to-maintain beauty.
[FEATURES]
*PATTERN - Contemporary
*COLOR - Cream Green
*MATERIAL - Wool
*MATERIAL COMPOSITION - 70% Wool; 30% Cotton
*CONSTRUCTION - Handmade
*WEAVE - Hand Woven Flat Weave Kilim
*COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - India
*BRAND - RUGSOTIC CARPETS
*MANUFACTURER - GET MY RUGS LLC
*SHIPPING - Free Shipping
*OCCASION - All
*ROOM TYPE - Living Room, Bed Room, Study Room, Guest Room, Kids Room, Office
*CARE INSTRUCTION - Vacuum Cleaning
*ECO-FRIENDLY - Yes
*NATURAL FIBRE - Yes
*PILE - High Pile
*PILE HEIGHT - 0.75 Inches
*BACK MATERIAL - Cotton
*USAGE - Indoor
*DURABLE - Yes
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*Order Handling Time - 2 Business days
*Washable - No
*RUG PAD NEEEDED - No
*ITEM CONDITION - New
*REVERSIBLE - No
*[WEAVE / CONSTRUCTION] Handmade by skilled artisan’s adept in the art of rug weaving, dedicating numerous hours to meticulously craft this artistic area rug to perfection. As the name resembles the hand-woven flat weave rugs are thinly woven with low pile and flat surface. Flat weave rug is woven with fabric by interlocking horizontal & vertical threads, to create a flat rug in a variety of colors & designs. These are light-weight but end up lacking the soft velvety feel often associated with rugs.
*[MATERIAL] The area rug is woven using wool, renowned for its exceptional quality due to its luxurious texture, feel, and practical advantages. Wool stands out in the rug-making industry for its numerous qualities such as high durability, warmth, and rich appearance and feel.
*[PATTERN] This modern area rugs with Contemporary design elevates the elegance of your living space and complement various home décor styles including transitional, modern, contemporary, and bohemian.
*[ECO-FRIENDLY] By selecting this handmade area rug, woven with eco-friendly natural fibers and crafted without the use of harmful chemicals, you demonstrate your commitment to a healthier environment and your support for traditional craftsmanship.
*[DURABLE & EASY CARE] Crafted with meticulous precision and using top-quality materials, these area rugs boast unparalleled durability, making them suitable for high-traffic areas while providing exceptional underfoot comfort. Moreover, they require minimal maintenance, needing only occasional vacuuming to keep them looking their best.
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*[SHAPE & SIZE] This Rectangle area rug is of 8'x10' size. Ensure that the rug is the appropriate size and shape for the space, considering the furniture arrangement and the room's dimensions.
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*[BRAND] RUGSOTIC CARPETS is a name synonymous with quality area rugs, rooted in decades of manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond product quality to supporting thousands of skilled weavers and artisans. We prioritize environmental friendliness and climate sustainability in our weaving processes, while also fostering the continuous skill development of our weavers through training initiatives. From spinning and dyeing yarn with natural ingredients in our in-house units to the meticulous weaving of our area rugs, quality checks at every stage ensure the delivery of products that uphold high moral values and exceed customer expectations.
*[SHIPPING]Free shipping across USA (except Puerto Rico, Alaska & Hawaii). Easy 30 days free returns. In case of damaged or wrong product delivered, the return shipment cost will be borne by us, in any other case, it will be paid by the customer.
*[WEAVE DESCRIPTION]As the name resembles the hand woven flat weave rugs are thinly woven with low pile and flat surface. Flat weave rug are woven with fabric on loom by interlocking horizontal & vertical threads, to create a flat rug in a variety of colors & designs. These are rugged & very easy to clean, light-weight but end up lacking the soft velvety feel often associated with rugs. These are usually much lighter than rugs of other weave & call for a good quality rug-pad to be used underneath.
*[MATERIAL DESCRIPTION]In the universe of rug-fabrics, wool is considered one of the finest, owing to the touch, feel & practical benefits of this natural wonder-fiber. Wool has many qualities that place it far ahead in the rug-making business – e.g. high durability, warmth, rich look & feel etc. Wool is a pre-eminent choice for a classy rug that can last you for decades.
*[PILE DESCRIPTION]Hand woven flat weave rugs are low pile rugs which make the rugs light in weight and easy to clean. These rugs are more flexible and can be folded or rolled up easily. Despite its low pile, this rug's exceptional construction makes it suitable for high-traffic areas.
*[PROPER SET UP & CARE]Flat weave rugs are thin and with no pile its doesn't sheds, for which just adequate vacuum cleaning is good enough to maintain the durability of rug. The rugs are good to be used in medium traffic area. Since the rugs are thin it can be easily used under the furniture as well.
*[FLOOR PROTECTION]Though this rug will not cause damage to your flooring, you can use the rug pads on its lower surface and protect the floor from any unexpected scratch. By utilizing a rug pad, you can enhance the thickness of flat weave rugs, compensating for their thinner nature compared to other styles of woven rugs.
*[CLEANING METHOD]The vacuum cleaning is the best way to get rid of dirt and dust. You may also choose the option of professional dry cleaning to make it look rejuvenating all the time."
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