Scott Zimmerman, contemporary dining room with clean lined walnut table mixed with light upholstered arm chairs. Custom rectangular chandelier. Sisal rug with leather binding.

-Lilac tinted porcelain wall tiles with a matte finish -Matching mosaic porcelain floor tiles, also with a matte finish -4” high backsplash above a quartz countertop -MDF misty gray painted vanity doors -Brushed Nickel finishers and accents -Sliding shower doors -White LED Potlights

Contrast is the key to this gorgeous transitional family room. Soft greige walls are in contrast with the platinum silk draperies and charcoal sofa. Custom lounge chairs in gold ikat add a touch of glamour to this formal living space. Modern art keeps it fresh and fun.

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Jack Mathews
Claw-foot bathtub - transitional white tile claw-foot bathtub idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2014 Houzz
Kids' bedroom - bedroom traditional girl carpeted kids' bedroom idea in Tampa with pink walls

A striking backlit stone wall sconce framed in matte black adds warmth, texture, and a sophisticated modern accent.
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Traditional Gold Leaf hand applied to Wall & Ceiling. Credit: Flores & Coates Interior Design
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Chevron drapes
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This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Jed Lim
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