Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss

Antique white kitchen cabinets with pewter glaze surround adventurous crackle glass, creamy African Tobacco Granite, and a 6" wedge of glass mosaic embedded with smoky quartz rhinestones. This eclectic, very feminine palette, is anchored by the more masculine stone-like grey porcelain wall tile set on the diagonal and professional grade stainless appliances. photo by Tommie Milacci

Both playful and sophisticated, this dining room is designed with an active family in mind. With all the durable surfaces, it serves as a practical homework station during the day, but transitions easily into an elegant dining room by night. The blue and green color scheme was pulled from the updated document print on the host chairs, while the "Sputnik" chandelier gives it a contemporary vibe. Photo by Walt Roycroft

The Great Room - wet bar, wine room, entertainment space Photo Credit: Nicolas Gutierrez
Inspiration for a modern basement remodel in San Francisco

Marvin Windows with Francois Mantel and Antique Wood Beams
Large transitional light wood floor and beige floor living room photo with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and beige walls

A thoughtfully designed laundry room that combines practicality with mountain modern elegance. The space features efficient storage solutions and premium appliances while maintaining Living Stone's commitment to sustainable building practices. This well-appointed utility space demonstrates how functional areas can be both beautiful and energy-efficient.

This office space looks more like a cozy, updated farm house rather than a corporate office. Who wouldn't want to work here?! Erika Barczak, Allied ASID - By Design Interiors, Inc. Photo Credit: Erin Rose Photography

Walnut and Steel stair connecting all floors Photo Credit: Nicolas Gutierrez
Example of a mid-sized minimalist wooden floating open staircase design in San Francisco

Danish kitchen photo in New York

Decorate your bedroom with the best area rug, a crucial element that enhances both style and comfort. An area rug does more than cover your floor; it adds warmth, texture, and personality to your space, making it an essential part of your bedroom decor. With a wide variety of options available, you can find the perfect rug by focusing on design, material, and functionality. Design and Style: Select a rug that complements your bedroom’s theme, whether it’s contemporary, modern, traditional, mid-century modern, or transitional. Hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs bring luxury and intricate craftsmanship, perfect for adding elegance. For a sleek, modern look, machine-woven rugs offer vibrant patterns and durability, often featuring heat-set fibers for long-lasting use. Flat-woven rugs, such as kilims, are versatile and reversible, fitting seamlessly into various decor styles. Materials and Comfort: The material of your rug plays a key role in its appearance and comfort. Shag and flokati rugs provide a plush, cozy feel with their long, soft fibers, ideal for creating a welcoming bedroom retreat. Hand-loomed rugs add unique textures and an artisanal touch, while braided and hand-hooked rugs introduce charming, handcrafted elements. Option for machine washable rugs for easy upkeep, ensuring your rug stays fresh and clean with minimal effort. Practical Features: Choose rugs with practical features to enhance functionality. Stain-resistant and water-resistant rugs help maintain a clean appearance and withstand spills. Non-slip and adhesive backings are essential for safety on hardwood floors, preventing slips and ensuring the rug stays in place. Cushioned rugs offer added comfort, making your bedroom even more luxurious and inviting. Customization and Personalization: Add a personal touch with custom or personalized rug sets. An 8x10 area rug provides ample coverage and can be tailored to fit your bedroom’s dimensions perfectly. Features like fringe details or organic textures allow you to customize the rug to reflect your unique style and match your decor. Versatility and Maintenance: The 15 best area rugs offer a broad range of styles and features to suit any bedroom decor. From distressed designs that add character to contemporary patterns that bring a modern edge, there’s a rug to fit every aesthetic. Look for options that combine style with practicality to ensure your rug enhances your bedroom while standing up to daily use. In summary, selecting the right area rug involves finding a balance between aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. Whether you choose a luxurious hand-tufted rug, a practical machine-woven design, or a versatile flat-woven option, the perfect rug will elevate your bedroom decor and create a stylish, comfortable space. Explore various options to find the ideal rug that meets your design preferences and functional needs.

Kate Hansen
Staircase - industrial staircase idea in Melbourne

20 x 60 ft area, great practice area, fast green 10.5 stimp, tiered putting area
Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard landscaping in Toronto for summer.

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Elegant home gym photo in London

This luxury fitted mudroom, utility and cloakroom was installed for our clients who wanted to combine highly practical facilities with a cohesive design scheme that expressed their artistic aesthetic. What could have been a bland, utilitarian space has been transformed with dark walnut wood, decorative interest and exceptional craftmanship. The suite of bespoke built-in cabinets has created a beautifully organised, multipurpose free-flowing space. Flawlessly spray finished in Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball, the dark blue green grey is a dramatic colour which, along with the walnut wood and striking artworks, makes a bold and confident impression. Bespoke walnut wood features Walnut, renowned for its deep, lustrous tones has an enduring elegance. Used for fitted furniture and wall panelling, walnut elevates any space, adding natural warmth and richness. As a hardwood, walnut has exceptional durability and is naturally resistant to moisture and warping, which makes it an ideal choice for a cloakroom or bathroom setting. For this project, the walnut veneers have a natural oiled finish to bring out the beauty of the grain. The reeded walnut veneer wall panel behind the built-in bench adds stunning texture and visual interest to the joinery. Shaker-style doors with fretwork panels Made to measure fretwork doors and panels like these conceal unsightly features while also providing ventilation. A well-aired mudroom or boot room is vital to ensure outerwear dries quickly and doesn’t become musty. This is especially important for the floor to ceiling shoe cupboard we built here as it helps to keep the footwear fresh. The decorative fretwork pattern also adds visual interest and makes the room feel less enclosed. Integrated LED lighting installed throughout the joinery enhancing safety, brightness and enjoyment to the space. Custom-made vanity unit This large, sleek handle-free vanity unit provides a generous amount of storage space with a smart interior arrangement with customised waste management. The soft-closing drawers are operated by a smooth, silent, push to open mechanism. The floating design allows for LED lighting underneath the cabinet. Dog shower and storage The purpose-built indoor dog shower is great for hosing down and drying off the dogs. It doubles up as somewhere to wash muddy wellies and golf clubs too. Bespoke shelving and hooks for all the dog paraphernalia keeps the pet zone well-organised and tidy. All in all, the result is a cloakroom which combines highly functional mudroom, utility and cloakroom facilities in an immensely stylish space. It’s immensely practical yet incredibly stylish with a strong focus on aesthetics and design.

Beginning with the owner’s stated preference for a home with abundant natural light, the name of this project was adapted from that of a famous Beijing garden.

Simon Devitt
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Auckland

Beginning with the owner’s stated preference for a home with abundant natural light, the name of this project was adapted from that of a famous Beijing garden.

The 1980s kitchen was good and serviceable for the couple, requiring mostly clever styling to bring it into Begg’s taste. Her dad’s shed yielded an old ladder that just needed staining before being hung above the kitchen sink for pots. Updated appliances and plenty of retro finds were sufficient to create a stylish hub for cooking and entertaining. The layout of the house meant that the couple had room for a casual dining area, a chance for Begg to mix her tulip-style chairs and pedestal table – another vintage find.