This client came to us looking for a space that would allow their children a place to hang out while still feeling at home. The versatility of finished concrete flooring works well to adapt to a variety of home styles, and works seamlessly with this Craftsman-style home. We worked with the client to decide that a darker reactive stain would really make the space feel warm, inviting, and comfortable. The look and feel of the floor with this stain selection would be similar to the pictures they provided of the look they were targeting when we started the selection process. The clients really embraced the existing cracks in the concrete, and thought they exhibited the character of the house – and we agree. When our team works on residential projects, it is imperative that we keep everything as clean and mess-free as possible for the client. For this reason, our first step was to apply RAM Board throughout the house where our equipment would be traveling. Tape and 24″ plastic were also applied to the walls of the basement to protect them. The original floor was rather new concrete with some cracks. Our team started by filling the cracks with a patching product. The grinding process then began, concrete reactive stain was applied in the color Wenge Wood, and then the floor was sealed with our two step concrete densification and stain-guard process. The 5 step polishing process was finished by bringing the floor to a 800-grit level. We were excited to see how the space came together after the rest of construction, which was overseen by the contractor Arbor Homes, was complete. View the gallery below to take a look!

Flush Inset cabinetry with shaker style doors & drawers. Perimeter cabinetry paint finish in Putty, Island cabinetry paint finish in Navy by Brookhaven Cabinetry . Soapstone countertops on the perimeter and Marble countertop on the island with a 3" thick Walnut countertop section. Flooring and furnishings, by others. Renovation and Design selections per ARC Design Group and Tim Sack, Interior Designer. Photography by Flagship Photo

Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Elegant backyard stone patio fountain photo in Chicago with a pergola

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a rustic open concept dark wood floor living room remodel

Modern light-filled home is designed with a relaxed elegance that revolves around family comfort with a stylish flair. Unique sculptural and art elements inspired by nature echo the family's love for the outdoors, while the select vintage pieces and ethnic prints bring visual warmth and personality to the home

Roehner Ryan
Large cottage loft-style light wood floor and beige floor game room photo in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a classic freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in Los Angeles with brown walls

Deck container garden - traditional rooftop rooftop deck container garden idea in Boston

Family room - rustic family room idea in Minneapolis

This room was totally transformed at a very affordable price. The performance is oustanding with Sony Elevated Standard, Speakercraft, URC, & Sunfire equipment throughout. Ric Warner

A fresh and modern design upgrade to the existing interior of this mid-century modern home created the perfect compliment to the owner's taste and lifestyle. Furniture layouts and detailed specifications for the living room provided the starting point and primary focus for the project, and influenced the selection of related materials and finishes throughout the house.

New gas fireplace with herringbone marble tile, custom designed mantle and fireplace surround, including new built in bookcases from Dynasty by Omega. New furniture and rug from Pottery Barn.

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and blue cabinets

This bar is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Fully equipped with with a keg for the adults and a root beer keg for the kids! The herringbone wood ceiling really warms up the feel of the bar!

Rick Mattson
Home office - coastal built-in desk dark wood floor home office idea in Orange County with white walls

Landscape & Pool: Dan Garness Furniture & Decor: Nickey Kehoe Photography: Roger Davies
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool remodel in Los Angeles with a pergola

Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

Country front porch photo in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension

The grand living room needed large focal pieces, so our design team began by selecting the large iron chandelier to anchor the space. The black iron of the chandelier echoes the black window trim of the two story windows and fills the volume of space nicely. The plain fireplace wall was underwhelming, so our team selected four slabs of premium Calcutta gold marble and butterfly bookmatched the slabs to add a sophisticated focal point. Tall sheer drapes add height and subtle drama to the space. The comfortable sectional sofa and woven side chairs provide the perfect space for relaxing or for entertaining guests. Woven end tables, a woven table lamp, woven baskets and tall olive trees add texture and a casual touch to the space. The expansive sliding glass doors provide indoor/outdoor entertainment and ease of traffic flow when a large number of guests are gathered.