Hallway - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in New York with gray walls

Inspiration for a coastal open concept living room remodel in Tampa with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace

Architecture and Interior Design by Elliot Architects. Photo by Nick Gorski.
Example of a trendy front door design in Minneapolis

Tim Furlong Jr.
Elegant medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Louisville with beige walls

Tim Furlong Jr.
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor single front door design in Louisville with blue walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a large contemporary white two-story concrete exterior home remodel in New York

Lee Klopfer
Kitchen - contemporary galley kitchen idea in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

A family home in the West Hills of Portland. Photographed by Chris Dibble
Family room - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

A family home in the West Hills of Portland. Photographed by Chris Dibble
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Portland with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and black countertops

Large elegant open concept light wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a wood stove and a tile fireplace

Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in New York

Townhouse parlor with restored original details. Historic gut renovation in landmarked two family Brooklyn home. ©Nicholas Calcott
Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a timeless green three-story wood exterior home remodel in Portland with a hip roof

This landmarked brownstone on Prospect Park West already had extraordinary bones—and the rare advantage of windows on three sides. That natural light allowed us to rethink the traditional parlor-floor layout into something more open, connected, and reflective of the way the family lives today, while still honoring the building’s historic character. The original sequence—a front parlor, a formal dining room in the center, and a closed-off kitchen at the rear—was replaced with a single, flowing main level anchored by a generous slate-blue kitchen. The cabinetry forms a C-shaped configuration that maximizes storage, creates a natural dining zone, and maintains easy circulation to the backyard through the existing glass French door. A full-height marble backsplash with brass inlay adds subtle drama, extending to the ceiling around the windows, and a built-in desk niche creates a casual workspace that feels fully integrated into the design. Because storage was a priority, the kitchen includes multiple pantry cabinets and deep pull-outs to keep daily life efficient and uncluttered. The living room now occupies the center of the plan, serving as a shared hub between the kitchen and the front of the home. Just inside the entry, we designed a custom reading nook framed by floor-to-ceiling bookcases with integrated bench seating—an intentional space for the couple and their teenage daughter, who value reading and wanted their books to be both displayed and actively used. The entry itself was also reimagined. Now separated from the main living space by a wall and door, it functions as a true vestibule with a built-in storage wall for coats and shoes. Tucked beside it is a playful powder room featuring a green vanity, floral wallpaper, and a grey-and-white mosaic tile floor—continued throughout the entry to visually tie the front of the house together and add a moment of personality within the historic shell. The result is a garden level that remains rooted in its 19th-century architecture but fully supports modern life—light-filled, functional, and thoughtfully layered.

Large transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Request Free Quote This project in Prospect Heights, IL features a 20’0” x 40’0” pool, 3’6” to 7’6” deep, with a 7’0” x 9’0” raised hot tub. The shallow end features a 6’0” x 20’0” Sunshelf. Both the pool and the hot tub have an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system. There is Sea Glass tile on the Sunshelf, Stairs and Spa benches. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dove White color. The pool finish is Tahoe Blue Ceramaquartz. The pool deck consists of porcelain pavers. The fire pit and fire feature pillars feature stone veneer and bluestone coping. The seat wall is porcelain veneer and bluestone coping. The entire backyard is illuminated with FX Luminaire landscape lighting. The Bar Island features Flagstone and porcelain pavers. Photos by e3 Photography.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest gray floor and concrete floor bedroom remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Santa Barbara

Architecture and Interior Design by Elliot Architects. Photo by Nick Gorski.
Living room library - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room library idea in Minneapolis with beige walls, no fireplace and a tv stand