This townhouse has a contemporary, open-concept feel that makes the space seem much larger. The contrast of the light and dark palette make the room visually appealing to guests. The layout of the kitchen and family room also make it perfect for entertaining.

Scott Amundson Photography
Living room - mid-sized rustic laminate floor and brown floor living room idea in Minneapolis with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

AFTER RENO
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Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, granite backsplash and gray countertops

Located in Silverleaf's beautiful Horseshoe Canyon, this 7,700 square foot Ranch Hacienda serves as a vehicle for outdoor space. The owners' desire for "classically traditional" with a lighter, brighter, and airier flavor than the neighborhood's popular, heavier Tuscan fare found expression in exterior materials and detailing that is simple in nature. The Nate Berkus-designed interiors complete the material and color palette with warm restraint. The home, designed for a family with an extreme focus on outdoor living and sports, includes a basement equipped with a home gym, batting cage, and steam room. Outdoor facilities include a sport court and putting green. Additional features of the home include a motor court with dual garages, separate guest quarters, and a walk-in cooler. The clients, receptive to the architect's exploration of multi-use spaces reflecting modern life, gained a laundry room which functions more as a home command station for a highly engaged mother than a place for chores. The multi-use room includes a washer and dryer, wrapping station, project area, winter storage, and her office. Additionally, it's connected to the outdoors, features a beautiful view, and is bathed in abundant natural light. Project Details | Silverleaf - Horseshoe Canyon, Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, DrewettWorks, Scottsdale, AZ Interiors: Nate Berkus, Nate Berkus Interior Design, Chicago, IL Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Bauhaus Photography, Scottsdale, AZ

Lisa Garcia Architecture + Interior Design
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized eclectic galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This tired ranch was in dire need of an update. Formerly the kitchen was separate from the living room and the dining area was severely undersized. SLR Architecture opened up the kitchen to the great room and defined the living and dining areas so that each space stands on it's own. With help from interior designer Justine Sterling the finishes, furniture, ad accessories were carefully considered so that the whole room works as an overall composition. A compact mud room was carved out of the back hall from a formally over sized laundry room so the family had a convenient drop zone, also the front entry was upgraded and a new rear deck was added for easier exterior access. Lighting was carefully considered so that different zones were well lit. photo: Jessica Delaney

Get an up-close view of the gas range. A stainless steel hood is backed by a linear mini tile mosaic pattern. The tile contains a range of colors found in the Delicatus granite pattern. The wall oven has four drawers below, for easy-use storage. The sink and range are wheelchair accessible. Luxury one story home by design build custom home builder Stanton Homes.

Banquette dining area in pool house. Stairs at left go up to a 2 bedroom 1 bath guest space. Photo by Jeff Herr
Example of a small beach style dark wood floor and brown floor great room design in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

Like many California ranch homes built in the 1950s, this original master bathroom was not really a "master bath." My clients, who only three years ago purchased the home from the family of the original owner, were saddled with a small, dysfunctional space. Chief among the dysfunctions: a vanity only 30" high, and an inconveniently placed window that forced the too-low vanity mirror to reflect only the waist and partial torso--not the face--of anyone standing in front of it. They wanted not only a more spacious bathroom but a bedroom as well, so we worked in tandem with an architect and contractor to come up with a fantastic new space: a true Master Suite. In order to refine a design concept for the soon-to-be larger space, and thereby narrow down material choices, my clients and I had a brainstorming session: we spoke of an elegant Old World/ European bedroom and bathroom, a luxurious bath that would reference a Roman spa, and finally the idea of a Hammam was brought into the mix. We blended these ideas together in oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a tiny tile mosaic in beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece. The new generously sized bathroom boasts a jetted soaking tub, a very large walk-in shower, a double-sided fireplace (facing the tub on the bath side), and a luxurious 8' long vanity with double sinks and a storage tower. The vanity wall is covered with a mosaic vine pattern in a beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece,. The custom Larson Juhl framed mirrors are flanked by gorgeous hand-wrought scones from Hubbardton Forge which echo the vine and leaf pattern in the mosaic. And the vanity itself features an LED strip in the toe-kick which allows one to see in the middle of the night without having to turn on a shockingly bright overhead fixture. At the other end of the master bath, a luxurious jetted tub nestles by a fireplace in the bay window area. Views of my clients' garden can be seen while soaking in bubbles. The over-sized walk-in shower features a paneled wainscoting effect which I designed in Crema Marfil marble. The vine mosaic continues in the shower, topped by green onyx squares. A rainshower head and a hand-held spray on a bar provides showering options. The shower floor slopes gently in one direction toward a hidden linear drain; this allows the floor to be read as a continuation of the main space, without being interrupted by a center drain. Photo by Bernardo Grijalva

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Example of a trendy white floor bathroom design in New York with a one-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

Axial view of the rectangular swimming pool with a raised square, infinity edge spa in the foreground and the timber framed pool pavilion beyond. The spa features uncut black glass tile & a solid block bluestone entry step. The pool contains twin tanning ledges & facing benches along each of its long edges.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in New York

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, two islands, gray backsplash and white countertops

Kevin Meechan Photography
Example of a large mountain style single-wall brick floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

FJ Scope LED pendant is a classic contemporary cylinder fixture with crystals hanging from the center of the cylinder. Features a rotating lens to modify the beam diameter from a 20 degree spot to a 50 degree flood. The cool-to-touch lens allows adjustment while the fixture is lit. Mounts to Monorail, Monorail 2 Circuit, or Fast Jack power canopy, sold separately. Includes 8 feet of field-cuttable coaxial cable and a fast jack connector. Finish available in satin nickel, polished nickel, or antique bronze. Integrated 9.3 watt, 12VAC, LED, 2994K, 83CRI lamp. Features 70 percent lumen maintenance based on 50,000 hours operation. ETL listed. 2.125 inch diameter x 14.5 inch height.

After completing their son’s room, we decided to continue the designing in my client’s master bathroom in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Not only were the finishes completely overhauled, but the space plan was reconfigured too. They no longer wanted their soaking tub and requested a larger shower with a rain head and more counter top space and cabinetry. The couple wanted something that was not too trendy and desired a space that would look classic and stand the test of time. What better way to give them that than with marble, white cabinets and a chandelier to boot? This newly renovated master bath now features Cambria quartz counters, custom white cabinetry, marble flooring in a diamond pattern with mini-mosaic accents, a classic subway marble shower surround, frameless glass, new recessed and accent lighting, chrome fixtures, a coat of fresh grey paint on the walls and a few accessories to make the space feel complete.

Andrea Rugg Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, an island, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash