Photo by Nat Rea
Example of a beach style living room design in Providence

Lynn Bagley
Example of a country dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in San Francisco with white walls

Example of a mid-sized trendy master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in New York with black walls and no fireplace

Jay Goodrich
Inspiration for a contemporary master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Seattle with a stone fireplace, gray walls and a standard fireplace

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Example of a transitional master carpeted bedroom design with purple walls

Rich textures and bold architectural details coexist in chic compatibility with French antiques and a sophisticated, black lacquered piano in this polished living room that also features an Ira Yeagar original oil painting. From the mirrored tabled to the warm wood studded end table each piece of furniture adds character to this space making it a wonderfully warm place to gather or to simply catch up. Kathleen Burke Design

Joe Fletcher Photography
Example of an island style formal and open concept living room design in Hawaii with beige walls

Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Los Angeles

John Gillooly/PEI
Elegant enclosed kitchen photo in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo Credit: Christina Wedge
Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in Miami with white walls

Artwork Selection by Fresh Paint Art Advisors
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a large contemporary bedroom remodel in Miami with black walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Small trendy porcelain tile and brown floor powder room photo in DC Metro with multicolored walls, quartz countertops, an undermount sink and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room remodel with white walls and no fireplace

Randall Perry Photography
Inspiration for a rustic sunroom remodel in Boston

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.

Maria Bäckström
Example of a danish living room design in Stockholm