Large trendy master marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white walls, a hinged shower door, gray cabinets, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Living Room/Study
Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Tampa with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Study room - contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in DC Metro with white walls

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Example of a mid-sized beach style open concept dark wood floor living room design in Charleston with white walls and a standard fireplace

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Large island style master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Jacksonville with white walls and no fireplace

Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a transitional underground carpeted and beige floor basement remodel in Phoenix with blue walls and no fireplace

Living room with fireplace, built-in shelves, and furniture. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large cottage enclosed dark wood floor and black floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Danny Piassick
Example of a cottage open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Example of a classic drop-in bathtub design in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray walls

The open floor plan of this classic lakefront cottage by MAC Custom Homes welcomes friends & family to gather with great flow between the defined spaces. photo courtesy of Jason Hulet

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Family room - huge mediterranean enclosed family room idea in Orange County with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: William Wright
Example of an arts and crafts backyard and detached brick guesthouse design in Minneapolis

Study room - coastal built-in desk study room idea in Dallas

Kitchen
Example of a beach style painted wood floor and multicolored floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic backsplash, an island and colored appliances

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Photographer: Eric Roth; Stylist: Tracey Parkinson
Inspiration for a small coastal light wood floor sunroom remodel in Boston with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Example of a classic open concept light wood floor living room design in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Clean and fresh white contemporary transitional kitchen dining area stands the test of time. The space features marble backsplash, solid surface white kitchen countertop, white painted shaker style cabinets, custom-made dining chairs with contrast color welt and adjustable solid maple wood table. Blue/gray furniture and trims keep the classic white space in balance.