Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic living room design in New York

Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a contemporary formal living room remodel in Burlington with a wall-mounted tv, green walls and a wood stove

This beautiful vignette was designed By Chrissy & Co principle designer Chrissy Cottrell. Photo by Tracey Ayton-Edwards.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor home design remodel in Vancouver with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Transitional women's carpeted dressing room photo in Detroit with open cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a large classic formal dark wood floor living room design in Birmingham with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office remodel in Denver with orange walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a bedroom transitional girl carpeted kids' bedroom remodel with blue walls

Bedroom transitional girl dark wood floor kids' bedroom photo in New York with beige walls

Coral Stone
Patio kitchen - large modern two-story and backyard stone beige patio kitchen idea in Miami with decking and a roof extension

Crème, white and navy colors are dominant in the Nantucket inspired room. Twelve foot ceilings and distinctive millwork painted a high gloss white; define the main floor area of the home. A hidden bar features seeded glass doors with handmade antique silver mullions. The doors open to reveal a full wet bar with marble counter, polished nickel bar sink and Sub Zero beverage center. The bespoke sofas and chairs are covered in a sunbrella fabric for ease of care. Floor to ceiling custom draperies, which cover the entry wall, open to reveal a spectacular view of Candlewood Lake. Chandeliers, sconces and decorative lighting highlight antique glass and are from the Winterthur Collection.

Photos by Kaity
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, glass sheet backsplash, an island, white walls and stainless steel appliances

This is an example of a transitional porch design in Minneapolis.

Kingsburg, CA
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor utility room photo with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, quartz countertops and beige countertops

Example of a transitional light wood floor family room design in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

Example of a small trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with white walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Living room - farmhouse dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Sharon Risedorph
Dining room - contemporary concrete floor dining room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace