Transitional white tile mosaic tile floor, white floor and double-sink bathroom photo in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Bob Greenspan Photography
Trendy dark wood floor kitchen photo in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Laura Schmidt Photograpy
Inspiration for a small eclectic girl kids' room remodel in Orange County with purple walls

Marc Rutenberg Homes
Elegant freestanding desk carpeted home office photo in Tampa with orange walls

White and Blue Bathroom - All of the Bathrooms in this apartment have been redone keeping in mind the modern and clean effect we wanted them to posses. this Bathroom is bright with white subway tile walls and navy accents like the penny tile floors and the penny tile accent tile strip on the top. Photography by: Bilyana Dimitrova

Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor great room photo in Other with beige walls

Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in Minneapolis with multicolored walls

This area was originally the outside patio. isARK Studio tied into the existing slab and tile and again used drywall and a play on space and light to create sculptural elements in the architecture.

Our pioneer project, Casita de Tierra in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, showcases the natural building techniques of a rubble trench foundation, earthbag construction, natural plasters, earthen floors, and a composting toilet. Our earthbag wall system consists of locally available, cost-efficient, polypropylene bags that are filled with a formula of clay and aggregate unearthed from our building site. The bags are stacked like bricks in running bonds, which are strengthened by courses of barbed wire laid between each row, and tamped into place. The walls are then plastered with a mix composed of clay, sand, soil and straw, and are followed by gypsum and lime renders to create attractive walls. The casita exhibits a load-bearing wall system demonstrating that thick earthen walls, with no rebar or cement, can support a roofing structure. We, also, installed earthen floors, created an indoor dry-composting toilet system, utilized local woods for the furniture, routed all grey water to the outdoor garden, and maximized air flow by including cross-ventilating screened windows below the natural palm frond and cane roof. Casita de Tierra exemplifies an economically efficient, structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, environmentally kind, and socially responsible home.

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Fred Lindholm Photography
Bedroom - small craftsman master concrete floor bedroom idea in Other with green walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Example of a trendy family room design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The idea for Scandinavian Hardwoods came after years of countless conversations with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders. The consistent theme: they wanted more than just a beautiful floor. They wanted insight into manufacturing locations (not just the seller or importer) and what materials are used and why. They wanted to understand the product’s environmental impact and it’s effect on indoor air quality and human health. They wanted a compelling story to tell guests about the beautiful floor they’ve chosen. At Scandinavian Hardwoods, we bring all of these elements together while making luxury more accessible. Kahrs Oak Nouveau Snow, by Scandinavian Hardwoods

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Los Angeles

With its expansive two-sided opening and stunningly realistic fire presentation, the DRT63ST See-Through provides a harmonious flow from one space to another, inside or outside the home. The DRT63ST See-Through is available in a 40" size, and comes standard with high-definition logs, ceramic ember bed burner, log grate, wire mesh pull screens and the Total Comfort Control™ System. Aesthetics Dramatic louverless construction gives the fireplace a clean, traditional masonry look and provides the ability to finish right up to the opening. Tall ceramic-glass opening provides an exceptional view of the logs and flame. The high-definition charred split-oak log set is cast from real wood for an authentic look. Platinum embers enhance the glow of the fire. Light- and dark-tinted outdoor kits trimmed in stainless steel are available for indoor/outdoor application. The dark-tinted version provides enhanced ambiance from inside the room by creating an infinity effect while reducing glare from the outside environment. Comfort Exclusive Secure Vent™ chimney system provides efficient venting. Rated 68% in annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). Ease of Operation Full-function remote offers an array of controls, including modulating flame height. Gas controls are conveniently located to the side of the fireplace opening for easy installation and operation. An adjustable air shutter is included in the burner which allows you to raise or lower flame height to desired levels. Design Versatility A required choice of liners available in Buff Rustic, Buff Herringbone and Black Porcelain. Optional andirons evoke the look of a traditional hearth, in Mission and Classic styles. Decorative freestanding screens in a variety of designs are available. Available in power-vented versions which can vent up to 110 ft. Can be installed as an indoor/indoor unit or as an indoor/outdoor unit with the addition of an outdoor kit. This fireplace meets all 2015 ANSI barrier requirements.

Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Large elegant medium tone wood floor dining room photo in New Orleans with beige walls

These are decorative metal privacy panels placed on the side yard. We planted Podocarpus between for fillets and star jasmine vine to climb on them. Of course we put lights behind them to create a silhouette effect.

Living room with recessed beams. These beams are the floor joists for the second floor and were wrapped and painted. The subfloor was then covered in beaded 1x4. The entire space is open on the main level and only separated by a two sided gas fireplace that was raised off of the ground for a visual effect and wrapped in stacked stone with a hearth for seating.

Dale Lang
Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop deck remodel in Seattle