Bright laundry room with a rustic touch. Distressed wood countertop with storage above. Industrial looking pipe was install overhead to hang laundry. We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford

Stacy Zurin Goldberg
Small eclectic porcelain tile and black and white tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in DC Metro with a wall-mount sink and gray walls

We completely renovated a simple low-lying house for a university family by opening the back side with large windows and a wrap-around patio. The kitchen counter extends to the exterior, enhancing the sense of openness to the outside. Large overhanging soffits and horizontal cedar siding keep the house from overpowering the view and help it settle into the landscape. An expansive maple floor and white ceiling reinforce the horizontal sense of space. Phil Bond Photography

This was a new construction project photographed for Jim Clopton of McGuire Real Estate. Construction is by Lou Vierra of Vierra Fine Homes ( http://www.vierrafinehomes.com). Photography by peterlyonsphoto.com

Bright, open kitchen and refinished butler's pantry Photo credit Kim Smith
Kitchen - large transitional porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen idea in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island and multicolored countertops

Interior Design by Juliana Linssen Built by Timeline Design
Powder room - transitional gray tile powder room idea in San Francisco with a vessel sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Robert Clark Photography
Transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor living room library photo in Orlando with beige walls

Photo by Kay Kim/Rill Architects
Deck - craftsman deck idea in DC Metro

Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Other with black walls, a stone fireplace and no tv

On a flagstone patio/deck overlooking woodlands, a carefully placed Japanese maple provides a focal point. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

Michael J Lee
Example of a transitional family room design in Boston with white walls

Alex Lucaci
Bedroom - large transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Joseph Smith
Small rustic wood gable roof idea in Atlanta

Michael deLeon Photography
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and stone tile backsplash

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool remodel in Chicago

Photography by Chuck Heiney
Kitchen/dining room combo - contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Grand Rapids with white walls and no fireplace

Liz Daly
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and green cabinets

John Woodcock Photography
Example of a transitional women's reach-in closet design in Phoenix with white cabinets