Stacy Bass Photography
Mid-sized beach style formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A fieldstone sitting wall and firepit highlight this bluestone sitting area at a Cape Cod custom home. OnSite Studios
Cottage stone patio photo in Boston

Using large tiles in a space is going to be even more popular in 2014 because it has fewer grout lines in the final layout. Normandy Designer Karen Chanan went with large, creamy gray tile for this contemporary fireplace design.

Inspired by the sleek elegance of modern European design, the Trinsic ® Bath Collection completes the look of any contemporary bath, from classic to rustic.

Interior design by Ethan Allen Photography by Patrick Brickman
Living room - traditional living room idea in Charleston with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Patio - contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Family room - country brown floor family room idea with a bar

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in New York

This West Village is the combination of 2 apartments into a larger one, which takes advantage of the stunning double height spaces, extremely unusual in NYC. While keeping the pre-war flair the residence maintains a minimal and contemporary design.

Scott Amundson
Living room - mid-sized cottage open concept light wood floor living room idea in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Living room - large coastal open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Vancouver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Barbara Ries Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit

Inspiration for a farmhouse formal light wood floor living room remodel in Portland with white walls

Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Interiors & Photo Styling: Lucy Interior Design | Susan Gilmore Photography
Trendy open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and white walls

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Large minimalist open concept family room photo in New York with black walls, a standard fireplace and a media wall

Large transitional dark wood floor dining room photo in Seattle with white walls and a standard fireplace

Elegant gravel patio photo in Burlington with a fire pit and no cover