We transformed an underutilized garage into a bright, open-concept living space. The seamless transition between the kitchen and lounge area, paired with light wide-plank flooring, makes the small footprint feel expansive and inviting.

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Example of a classic dark wood floor living room design in Orange County with gray walls

An Indoor Lady
Living room - contemporary light wood floor living room idea in Austin

The challenge was to creatively redesign a small, dated kitchen and family room into an open concept entertainment style kitchen with ample storage, a large island, and better preparation space. They also desired a mudroom with a drop station and closet, a powder room for guests, new hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, and a refinished staircase. The new design achieved all of this by the removal of structural walls and a closet, enlarging the living room entry, and pulling space from an unused dining room. The new design transformed the dated dysfunctional first floor into a dream-worthy entertainment space.

Dean Riedel of 360Vip Photography
Family room - traditional look-out dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Minneapolis with brown walls, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

HOM Solutions,Inc.
Inspiration for a small rustic underground carpeted basement remodel in Denver with beige walls

Margot Hartford Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in San Francisco

Large trendy l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman

Chad Davies Photography
Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in Phoenix with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Photos By Cadan Photography-Richard Cadan
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Tom Zikas
Large mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Sacramento with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a concealed tv and beige walls

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Seattle

Stunning open concept main level - living room, kitchen, and dining room!
Living room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor and gray floor living room idea in Seattle with white walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Photography by William Quarles. Designed by Shannon Bogen. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry. Contractor Tom Martin
Example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen design in Charleston with gray cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and an island

Matt Silk Photography
Elegant porch photo in Charleston with decking

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