Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty. Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Under sink Rev-A-Shelf Tip-Out Trays with hinges were added to utilize space below the stainless steel sink. Hidden trays are perfect for hiding sponges and scouring pads out of sight yet keeping them easily accessible. Kitchen plan by our pro designer and installation by Hardrath Improvement, Manitowoc.

This island is perfect for food preparation while still being able to entertain those special guests. The sink is a beautiful rectangular stainless sink by Julien with integrated fold -out trays that hold scouring pads, sponge, cleaning brushes, etc. Joe Currie, Designer John Olson, Photographer

Photo: Teness Herman © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Portland

design by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/ Pulp Design Studios dreamt up this incredibly inexpensive above-the-headboard style solution: “We scoured shops and flea markets for different sizes and styles of photo frames and grouped them together sans art.” The result? A fun, funky and simple (not to mention affordable) focal point in this bedroom. Photography by Kevin Dotolo

Transitional home design photo in Nashville

Latch hardware in upper cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Beth Roose Schneckenburger - Chattanooga, TN. & Dawn D Totty Designs- Chattanooga, TN. Second photo is too dark and not a good angle for an MLS photo. Professional photo's are critical for the first impression the potential buyers when they are scouring the home listings.

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.

Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty. Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

Shou sugi ban, weathered mesquite wood and white walls around found throughout this modern home, including in the stairway.
Staircase - modern wooden straight metal railing staircase idea in Austin

Powder room with glam geometric wallpaper complimented with a vessel sink rustic vanity with riveted hardware. Counter top is quartz Viatera - Truffle. Mirror framed wall mirror. Ryan Hainey

Opposite Route 1A, a new build guest bathroom echos the blue Atlantic ocean in both wall, floor and vanity stone choices. All materials were found at 1/4 the retail price by scouring leftover lots at granite and tile vendors- saving my client hundreds!

Introducing nature’s most beautiful finds, revitalized for modern living. Karastan scoured the globe for the rare and beautiful, taking inspiration from century-old sunken logs, weathered barnwood, and early 19th-century Appalachian timber. They meticulously capture nature’s imperfections and recreate them, then make them better. And design them to live beautifully for generations to come. Come by our showroom to take a closer look at our entire collection. Featured in today's post is Sugar Cane Herringbone from the Refined Forest Collection. This rigid luxury vinyl plank has a lifetime limited residential warranty and it's multi-layer construction resists water, dents and scratches. It perfectly captures nature's imperfections.

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2016 Houzz
Eclectic kitchen photo in Los Angeles

Photo: Jalapeno Photography © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic exterior home remodel in DC Metro

This is not just any project. This is not just any house. This is a house of healing. My beloved and infinitely inspiring brother, Yeshaia Blakeney owns and runs this treatment center, The Integrity House. When my brother approached me about decorating this 7000 square foot Mediteranean home in Brentwood, I was thrilled. When he told me we had 2 weeks to complete this mission I was, well, admittedly a little bit freaked out. With the indispensable help of Emily, my brothers’ wife and powerhouse, we scoured LA to find a harmonious blend of vintage & contemporary furnishings and art, that would bring this house to life. But, before this creative process, before the decor and the art, I brought the sage and we all sat down on the living room floor, my mother lead the ceremony and we blessed the house. This house is a house of healing, may all who pass through find peace, love, inspiration and fulfillment. Amen! Photographed by Justina Blakeney