calendula Photo by Mary Beth Jarrosak

Family room - large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Living room of 1920's Mediterranean Revival in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami. Vignette of vintage and classic decorative items, including orchids, candles, and other accessories. Photo by Max Strang.

Antique Martaban planter from Southern India on top a hand-carved lotus coffee top.
Zen family room photo in Los Angeles

In this project the home owner was a furniture importer, so she had an amazing array of decorative elements to add to the design. After spending years traveling through Indonesia and India on buying trips, she wanted a taste of the tropics in her own back yard. We worked together to incorporate her beautiful objects into an undeniably tropical-feeling space. By carefully selecting plants and their placement, we were able to achieve the lush green feel of Bali or Hawaii in the Southern California climate without using a lot of water. After installation, this oasis is alive with birds and dragonflies. Lush green plantings create microclimates around the house that help cool the property on hot days. Integrating edible trees provides the homeowner with pomegranates, several types of guavas, lemons, limes, and bananas. Today, the homeowner rents out her home and garden for photo shoots and weddings.

Par Bengtsson Photography
Example of a small vertical balcony garden design in Dallas with a roof extension

Paul Warchol
Great room - coastal medium tone wood floor great room idea in New York

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Asian powder room with Hakatai mosaic glass tile wall as backdrop, Asian vanity with Koi vessel sink, modern faucet in bamboo shape and dramatic golden mirror.

Architecture by Horst Architects www.horst-architects.com John Ellis Photography
Powder room - contemporary black tile powder room idea in Orange County with a vessel sink and black countertops

Maraya Interior Design's own Maraya Droney designed and built home to raise her young family, with her husband, Tim Droney, contractor. Country English Cottage style home with exotic interiors that reflect the travel the Droney's have had, all over the world, from India to Bhutan, to Morocco and Holland, to name a few. Maraya's inspiration was the homes in Holland, where she is from, bringing the warmth and charm as well as gardens to sunny southern Cal where she grew up. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills and Calabasas.

© Sharon Risedorph
Inspiration for a contemporary entryway remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Photo by Langdon Clay
Small mountain style detached shed photo in San Francisco

A simple, yet impressive entry, and an octagonal tower. The garage is cocked at a slight angle and is designed to look like the old barn that was converted. Note the way we designed the house to preserve as many trees as possible, giving the house an established feel.

Le jardinet
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Phoenix.

Studio H Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County with a fire pit.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Trendy open concept family room photo in New York with a music area and gray walls

Alexandra Crafton
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Boston