Inspiration for a cottage white two-story gable roof remodel in Seattle with a shingle roof

Nat Rea Photography
Kids' study room - study space traditional girl dark wood floor kids' study room idea in New York with beige walls

Country formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Charleston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Modern Farmhouse Audubon Square, Baton Rouge, La Photo by Craig saucier Front door Benjamin Moore HC - 148 "Jamestown Blue" Porch Ceilings Benjamin Moore 1592 "Blue Springs" Shutters & Fence Benjamin Moore HC - 167 "Amherst Gray"

Photo by Emily Redfield Lighting by Bright on Presidio, San Francisco. The yellow desk lamp also comes in other colors and as a floor lamp! Desk chair by McLaughin Collection

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen remodel in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a small cottage single-wall porcelain tile utility room design in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and recessed-panel cabinets

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Milwaukee with a shed roof

Jeff Roberts Photo
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The concept of a modern design was created through the use of two-toned acrylic Grabill cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz countertops and a glass tile backsplash. The simple stainless hood installed in front of large format Porcelanosa tile creates a striking focal point, while a monochromatic color palette of grays and whites achieve the feel of a cohesive and airy space. Additionally, ample amounts of artificial light, was designed to keep this kitchen bright and inviting.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in DC Metro with white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a two-piece toilet

Photo: Tyler Van Stright, JLC Architecture Architect: JLC Architecture General Contractor: Naylor Construction Metalwork: Noe Design Co. Interior Design: KW Designs Floors: IndoTeak

Mid-sized mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed by Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home - Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, quartz countertops and white countertops

Freestanding bathtub - traditional master gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
Example of a classic walk-out light wood floor basement design

©Morgan Howarth Photography
Transitional living room photo in DC Metro with gray walls

All furniture and accessories were bought at Serenity Design. If you are interested in purchasing anything you see in our photographs please contact us at the store 609-494-5162. Many of the items can be shipped throughout the country. Photographs by John Martinelli. Kitchen designed by Francie Milano Kitchens, Inc