Deck - coastal side yard deck idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial loft-style and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Mill Valley Scandinavian, Living room with chrome and rustic accessories Photographer: John Merkl
Inspiration for a scandinavian open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Large trendy open concept gray floor living room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a media wall and gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary ceramic tile open concept kitchen remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Living room - contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Other with a standard fireplace

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Atlanta with white walls

Patio - transitional backyard patio idea in New York with decking and no cover

Inspiration for a mediterranean open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Portland with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Toronto with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Axis Mundi typically decided not to play by the rules. Instead of de rigeur nautical artifacts, floppy sofas and wicker furniture, the firm responded to Makoid’s all-white interior envelope by injecting rooms with comfortable modern elegance that’s more contemporary Cap Ferrat than Eastern Long Island. Clean furniture silhouettes—from Cassina, Poltrona Frau and B&B Italia—a Massimo Vitali beach scene, a Moooi chandelier and industrial finishes (such as the steel of the fireplace surround and the anodized aluminum of a sleek Bulthaup kitchen) spark a creative tension between indoors and out. The gray palette provides a quiet backdrop for the nature outside, except for the master suite, where custom oak panels and blue shades create a reassuring warmth conducive to sleep. Size: 1,920 sf Project Team: John Beckmann, Nick Messerlian and Richard Rosenbloom Architect: Blaze Makoid Architecture Contractor: Greg D'Angelo Construction Inc. Photographer: Mark Roskams © Axis Mundi Design LLC.

Matthew Millman
Example of a trendy family room design in San Francisco with a standard fireplace and beige walls

Peter Kubilus Photography www.kubilusphoto.com
Transitional beige floor family room photo in New York with blue walls

Living room - transitional living room idea in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Large sofa frames the kitchen and dining room with painting and garden views beyond
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room library design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed brown floor home theater remodel in Austin with brown walls and a projector screen

© Francis Dzikowski / Esto – Project: 41 Bond by DDG
Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silversand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.