Ben Benschneider
Example of a trendy white tile and mosaic tile alcove bathtub design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Brett Mountain
Example of an urban wooden straight open staircase design in Detroit

PHOTO BY: CHAS METIVIER The kitchen office nook with floating desk drawer provides a tidy corner for paying bills or reading recipes on the web. Art by Kalsang Dawa (left) and Lousie Lebourgeois (right).

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional galley home office design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern style wardrobe and cabinet integrated payfully in the children room with a desk. You can sit, play read and store.
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Amsterdam

Inquire About Our Design Services When we first started talking in the spring of 2015, I was impressed. She was witty, realistic, and understood that as much as she loves my shows on HGTV, design does not does not happen in 43 minutes! She told me about her space, and how she felt that her bedroom seemed “blah” to her. She had no retreat. Molly desperately longed for a place that she could spend time in, read in, play in and above all, relax in. What we did: Many people are terrified of hiring a designer. Rightfully so, they are investing a pretty penny in their homes. They want to make sure that everything, down to the last floral arrangement, is to their liking, because they will have to live it (and pay for it). Unfortunately, a client can unintentionally stifle a designer’s creativity through micro-management. This can produce lackluster results and ultimately cause more time (and money) to be spent on a project than is really necessary. With Molly, that was never an issue. Before she even showed me the room in question, she said that I could have full creative license to do what I needed to do to her bedroom. SAY WHAAH!? With Molly giving me complete creative freedom, I planned everything out and got down to business. The result: Bite-your-bottom-lip sexy. I don’t get jealous of too many of my clients’ spaces, but this one still takes my breath away every time I look at the pics! The craziest part was that by adding more furniture, it actually made the space feel larger. Molly and her husband Patrick loved the finished space, and promised me I will be back to finish the rest of the house! Here’s the highlights of the rest of the project: I came up with a space plan with three options. Next, we reviewed mood boards and fabric schemes that would work for both Molly and her hubby Patrick. We started with the bed. My goal was to add edge to its otherwise traditional style. We decided to spice things up by painting the trim work in the room black. We built in layers of lighting with dimmers. In a bedroom everything should be on dimmers, right? Right. We designed and customized bedding, chairs and window treatments. Together with Molly, we selected the most perfect wallpaper. This geometric “grasscloth” adds so much depth and dimension that was just missing before. What I love: That light fixture. I mean it is really, really amazing in person. The porcupine mirror. This thing came packaged like it was the hope diamond, and everyone was terrified to handle it. But it really became a highlight of the room.

Example of a large cottage light wood floor sunroom design in San Francisco with no fireplace

This living room was designed for my great clients that required a stylish and comfortable space for entertaining friends and relaxing after a long day. The barn door was designing custom for this couple. It's double sided, with the same beautiful finish on both sides. We also designed the custom board and batten wall treatment around the perimeter of this space and into the hallway to give the space some depth as well as a great architectural wall feature. Most of the accessories in this space are from Pottery Barn as well as World Market. The sofa was purchased by the homeowners before we began this project.

Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor playroom photo in New York with beige walls

A cozy place to sit, read, chat, and write a letter or pay bills. The crown molding was faux bois painted to coordinate with the varnished woodwork. Anne Matheis Photography

Photos by Michael Hunter
Mid-sized elegant enclosed medium tone wood floor living room library photo in Dallas with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Large beach style master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with white walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic living room photo in New York

Creating a special place for the kids to pay while the adults mingle is a great way to keep everyone close during the holidays. This DIY village set up in the corner of the living room just off the kitchen keeps the entertaining going while the kids play. Photo: Anne Marie Photography

Small farmhouse white two-story wood gable roof photo in Austin

photo by Michael Hospelt
Example of a farmhouse family room library design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Project Developer Jim Wrenn http://www.houzz.com/pro/jwrenn1/jim-wrenn-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Stephanie Dickens http://www.houzz.com/pro/sdickens1/stephanie-dickens-case-design-remodeling-inc Project Manager Rich Gettys Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Dirk Heydemann of HA Photography
Hallway - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor hallway idea in Vancouver with white walls