A colorful combination of yellow seat cushions and off white patina chairs adds just the pop of modern color to this otherwise traditional living room space, designed for a young family.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances

Real estate investors looking for growth opportunities in 2026 are increasingly paying attention to Magnolia, Texas. Once known as a quieter alternative to nearby communities like The Woodlands and Tomball, Magnolia has become one of the more attractive areas in the Greater Houston region for buyers, renters, and long-term investors. Magnolia offers a strong combination of relative affordability, suburban lifestyle appeal, new development, rental demand, and proximity to Houston. For investors seeking long-term appreciation and income potential, this northwest Houston-area market continues to stand out.

Inspiration for a large transitional deck remodel in Boston with decking, no cover and a bbq area

The trees in planters give the house some summer shade and visual separation from the street without completely blocking views into and out of the home. photos by Caitlin Atkinson

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash and stainless steel appliances

terracotta floors, minty gray cabinets and gold fixtures
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor dedicated laundry room design in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Todd Mason
Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in New York

Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection Ultra-Grain Series faux wood carriage house garage doors on a rustic lodge home. Constructed of insulated steel with composite overlays. Numerous designs with or without windows offered in three stain colors.

The basement bedroom only has color on one wall to keep the focus on the bright white walls and trim to help brighten the basement space. A large window well helps reduce the stigma of high up basement windows. John Wilbanks Photography

This client came to us looking for a space that would allow their children a place to hang out while still feeling at home. The versatility of finished concrete flooring works well to adapt to a variety of home styles, and works seamlessly with this Craftsman-style home. We worked with the client to decide that a darker reactive stain would really make the space feel warm, inviting, and comfortable. The look and feel of the floor with this stain selection would be similar to the pictures they provided of the look they were targeting when we started the selection process. The clients really embraced the existing cracks in the concrete, and thought they exhibited the character of the house – and we agree. When our team works on residential projects, it is imperative that we keep everything as clean and mess-free as possible for the client. For this reason, our first step was to apply RAM Board throughout the house where our equipment would be traveling. Tape and 24″ plastic were also applied to the walls of the basement to protect them. The original floor was rather new concrete with some cracks. Our team started by filling the cracks with a patching product. The grinding process then began, concrete reactive stain was applied in the color Wenge Wood, and then the floor was sealed with our two step concrete densification and stain-guard process. The 5 step polishing process was finished by bringing the floor to a 800-grit level. We were excited to see how the space came together after the rest of construction, which was overseen by the contractor Arbor Homes, was complete. View the gallery below to take a look!

Inspiration for a coastal ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with light wood cabinets, marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This is the new landscape from the street. Previously there was an old picket fence paired with the usual tired lawn scattered with a purple plum or two in advanced states of decline. This was a town house for a couple who lived elsewhere a good deal of the time, and it was meant to be a fun place to return to when they were in the area for business. Our job.... make it fun! Photos by Caitlin Atkinson

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a bedroom and large timeless gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' bedroom remodel in Houston with blue walls

Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a large transitional master medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Santa Barbara

Designer: Bronwyn Poole Photographer: Matt Craig
Example of a beach style master carpeted bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls

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Example of a small trendy master gray tile and ceramic tile vinyl floor bathroom design in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and a drop-in sink

Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master gray tile multicolored floor freestanding bathtub idea in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops