Art Gray
Mountain style dark wood floor and screened-in porch idea in Austin

Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a farmhouse carpeted family room remodel in Dallas with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Fred Martin Photography
Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel with a standard ceiling and a stone fireplace

This New England home has the essence of a traditional home, yet offers a modern appeal. The home renovation and addition involved moving the kitchen to the addition, leaving the resulting space to become a formal dining and living area. The extension over the garage created an expansive open space on the first floor. The large, cleverly designed space seamlessly integrates the kitchen, a family room, and an eating area. A substantial center island made of soapstone slabs has ample space to accommodate prepping for dinner on one side, and the kids doing their homework on the other. The pull-out drawers at the end contain extra refrigerator and freezer space. Additionally, the glass backsplash tile offers a refreshing luminescence to the area. A custom designed informal dining table fills the space adjacent to the center island. Paint colors in keeping with the overall color scheme were given to the children. Their resulting artwork sits above the family computers. Chalkboard paint covers the wall opposite the kitchen area creating a drawing wall for the kids. Around the corner from this, a reclaimed door from the grandmother's home hangs in the opening to the pantry. Details such as these provide a sense of family and history to the central hub of the home. Builder: Anderson Contracting Service Interior Designer: Kristina Crestin Photographer: Jamie Salomon

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Elegant family room photo in Atlanta

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master carpeted and white floor bedroom remodel in Atlanta with beige walls and no fireplace

The addition of the kitchenette on the rooftop transformed the patio into a fully-functioning entertainment space. The retractable awning provides shade on the hottest days, or it can be opened up to party under the stars. Welcoming guests into their home is a way of life for the Novogratzes, and in turn was the primary focus of this renovation. "We like to have a lot people over on the day-to-day as well as holiday family gatherings and parties with our friends", Cortney explains. With both Robert and Cortney hailing from the South; Virginia and Georgia respectively, the couple have it in their blood to open their home those around them. "We always believe that the most important thing in your home is those you share it with", she says, "so we love to keep up our southern hospitality and are constantly welcoming guests into our home." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Interior Design by Kat Lawton Interiors | Photograph by Haris Kenjar
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Aventura, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Transitional and Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

Craig Westerman
Example of a large classic backyard mixed material railing deck design in Baltimore

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar photo in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and brown countertops

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Detroit with white walls

Example of a classic dark wood floor dining room design in Dallas with white walls

The formal living space can be very versatile. We love the sophistication and playfulness of the space including our statement ottomans for additional seating. The decorative lighting highlights the arched window and custom drapery. We love highlighting the architectural details within a space. Photo by Studio KW Photography

Example of an arts and crafts green tile red floor bathroom design in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, shaker cabinets and green countertops

Dedicated laundry room - small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room idea in Boston

Photo: Vicki Bodine
Example of a large country medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a coastal formal and open concept living room remodel in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The mudroom runs alongside of the rear patio, linking the kitchen to the original coach house that was on the property. The coach house was converted into a garage and a home theater. The mudroom features ample, easily accessible storage to organize clutter before it has the chance to reach into the rest of the house. Likewise a stacked washer and dryer (which complement those in the main laundry room on the second floor) capture muddy uniforms and the like. Closed cabinets hold additional coat storage, brooms, and cleaning supplies. A frosted glass panel door can close off views to the mudroom from the kitchen.