The wainscot on the staircase previously had beadboard in the center giving it an Early American vibe. I had 1/4" plywood applied over top and painted. The result is a more classic, sophisticated look. Success.

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Huge tropical green mixed siding exterior home idea in Charleston

Mid-sized cottage two-car exterior home photo in New York

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Living room - traditional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in Boston with beige walls

Mid-sized transitional blue two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea in DC Metro with a mixed material roof

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Inspiration for a mediterranean white one-story stone exterior home remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a small u-shaped kitchen design in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a large minimalist gray two-story mixed siding flat roof design

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor front door design in Los Angeles with beige walls and a blue front door

This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
Small 1960s gray one-story concrete fiberboard and clapboard house exterior photo in Chicago with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve

Custom Sapele Double Door, Privacy Glass With Wrought Iron Grills, Baldwin Elkhorn Hardware
Transitional front door photo in Charlotte with a medium wood front door

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and mid-sized transitional girl carpeted kids' bedroom idea in Chicago with multicolored walls

Welcome home! Stunning Craftsman exterior featuring JamesHardie fiber cement siding.
Large elegant blue two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in Chicago with a shingle roof and a hip roof

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Mid-sized traditional gray two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Charlotte with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Foyer - mid-sized cottage light wood floor foyer idea in Salt Lake City with white walls