This two story entry in a DC suburb was the perfect opportunity to add an upholstered cornice and drapery panels to soften the wall of windows. Hand painted medallions add an architectural detail to the cornice. Photo Credit:Tracey Brown-Paper Camera. Additional photos at www.trishalbanointeriors.com

Family room - large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Indianapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

John Magnoski Photography Builder: John Kraemer & Sons
Inspiration for a craftsman kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Minneapolis with engineered wood floors, yellow walls and no fireplace

Living room - rustic light wood floor living room idea with white walls

C902 Crown Moulding
Minimalist living room photo in New York

Tracii Wearne
Large trendy master gray tile and ceramic tile drop-in bathtub photo in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and gray countertops

Mark Boisclair
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse dining room remodel in Phoenix

The existing quirky floor plan of this 17 year old kitchen created 4 work areas and left no room for a proper laundry and utility room. We actually made this kitchen smaller to make it function better. We took the cramped u-shaped area that housed the stove and refrigerator and walled it off to create a new more generous laundry room with room for ironing & sewing. The now rectangular shaped kitchen was reoriented by installing new windows with higher sills we were able to line the exterior wall with cabinets and counter, giving the sink a nice view to the side yard. To create the Victorian look the owners desired in their 1920’s home, we used wall cabinets with inset doors and beaded panels, for economy the base cabinets are full overlay doors & drawers all in the same finish, Nordic White. The owner selected a gorgeous serene white river granite for the counters and we selected a taupe glass subway tile to pull the palette together. Another special feature of this kitchen is the custom pocket dog door. The owner’s had a salvaged door that we incorporated in a pocket in the peninsula to corale the dogs when the owner aren’t home. Tina Colebrook

Custom Pool with specialized firepit and seating in the center, you walk over raised concrete pavers to reach the sitting area.
Example of a minimalist backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped hot tub design in Tampa

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties

Bella Vita Custom Homes
Dining room - mediterranean dining room idea in Dallas with beige walls

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/serene-sanctuary/

Example of a tuscan master dark wood floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Nathan Lewis
Kitchen - traditional u-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with an island

Dale R. Hubbard
Inspiration for a cottage concrete floor bathroom remodel in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets and stainless steel countertops

Holland Photography - Cory Holland
Family room - transitional family room idea in Seattle

Julee Barnett
Closet - mid-sized traditional closet idea

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Tampa with beige walls