Neil Cowley
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Richmond with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Example of a large eclectic single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an island, wood countertops, beige backsplash, wood backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Modern dining room designed and furnished by the interior design team at the Aspen Design Room. Everything from the rug on the floor to the art on the walls was chosen to work together and create a space that is inspiring and comfortable.

Jen Chu
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

Mountain style medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo with white walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in Jacksonville with white walls

Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor entry hall remodel

Family room - mid-sized rustic look-out dark wood floor and gray floor family room idea in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized urban dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

M.James Northern - Northern Exposure Photography
Example of a beach style living room design in Miami with white walls

Dining room - rustic dining room idea

This custom walnut island is flanked by a full wall of pantry and storage on the right and a custom walnut sitting nook on the left. Kitchen Design by Kristyn Bester. Interiors by Barbara Sumner. Photo by Greg Kozawa

Example of a mountain style dining room design in Omaha

Dining room in corner of great room (kitchen to the right, living area to the left). Note how the nearest window was positioned to allow a hutch to fit perfectly beneath. Photo by Roger Wade Studio

Margaret Wright
Example of a beach style dark wood floor and brown floor family room design in Charleston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

In our work, we see lots of big homes with big spaces. We also see small homes. And we’ll be the first to tell you that size isn’t what matters. What’s important is scale. Through design, we can make a small space look big—or make a big space look small. But more important, we can use scale to make your home interiors meet your functional needs while reflecting your personality, values and style. The Eyes Have It. When you step into a room, where do you look? Directing the eye is one of the magic tricks that designers use to create a particular effect. Bright red apples in a simple glass bowl immediately draws the eye to a kitchen counter. The hefty wood trivet and rounded concrete planter containing succulents echo the shape of the apples and the bowl, while adding new materials. A wood and metal stand holds an iPad or book for easy recipe reference, all atop an elegant light granite counter. In a separate arrangement, ceramic artichokes create shape and shine but maintain the neutral color for continuity. In this context, the eye is drawn immediately to the bright red color. That’s why sparse seasonal decorations can be more effective than heavy ornamentation. We can actually take in more when there are fewer items to focus on.

Designed by Lux Decor. Photographed by Angela Auclair Photography
Family room - large traditional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Montreal with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Beautiful kitchen island with bottom shelf and drop leaf. Caster wheels for easy movement.

Reclaimed Ontario Barnwood Sawbuck Table made from Historic Pioneer Barnwood / www.table.ca
Inspiration for a rustic dining room remodel in Toronto