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A custom built room for LEGO storage also provides a backdrop for a Media Room and a nearby bar. John Wilbanks Photography
Basement - transitional underground basement idea in Seattle with gray walls and a bar

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2015 Houzz
Example of a cottage kitchen design in Seattle

Jessica Delaney
Kids' room - coastal gender-neutral kids' room idea in Boston with blue walls

Photo: Margot Hartford Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Jennifer Jones, Niche Interiors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional family room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Bret Jelinek - Chicago Home Photos
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops

Kids' bedroom - coastal kids' bedroom idea in San Diego with blue walls

Christian Garibaldi
Kids' room - mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral dark wood floor kids' room idea in New York with multicolored walls

Robin Lampert
Large minimalist open concept porcelain tile living room photo in Miami with a bar, white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photos by Angela Martin @ajmartinphoto
Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

1960s open concept brick floor living room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

A large custom painted dresser anchors this wall. The art and accessories are all references to nature using neutral colors and natural texture. An indoor-outdoor rug adds a modern touch. photo by: Beth Skogen

A little greenery goes a long way! Here, the tall fiddle-leaf fig tree next to the client's monumental painting was the perfect antidote to an otherwise gaping white space. Shiny brass accents complement the warm walnut finishes throughout. Photo by Claire Esparros.

Transitional patio photo in Los Angeles

Our family room / home theater measures 22 x 20. It features custom inset door face frame cabinetry storage made on site by the homeowner. All cabinetry and paneling were painted with 3 coats of Target Coatings base white followed by 3 coats of Target Coatings water base polyurethane to give a hard wearing surface. Home theater includes Paradigm Reference speakers, Samsung television and Pioneer Elite components. My only regret is not putting radiant heat under the tile. It would have helped regulate the temperature better in the winter months.

Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in New York

Designed for a client who wanted a light, bright airy feeling in their kitchen, we chose painted cabinets arranged in an open floor plan around a dark-stained cooking island. To meet the kitchen's varied demands throughout the day, we incorporated multiple types of lighting: dramatic niche lights to highlight the client's art and to give ambiance; targeted task lighting under cabinets and over the stove; and ample recessed ceiling lights for bright, overall coverage. The art niches and under-cabinet lights are on a Lutron Pico wall-mounted remote dimmer, allowing you to change the room's mood with the click of a button. The stainless steel Heartland 6-burner gas stove and free-standing chimney hood create a striking focal point, while the other custom-paneled appliances integrate seamlessly into the surrounding cabinets. Directly behind the stove is the hand-carved travertine farm sink, and a deep garden window that offers more display space for the clients artwork. The backsplash is a mosaic of roughhewn travertine stones with carved travertine switch plate covers, complimenting the St. Cecilia granite countertops throughout the kitchen.

Darius Kuzmickas
Example of a large minimalist wooden floating open staircase design in Other