Combining relaxed new finishes and natural materials for a look that is both elegant and livable. Practical L-shaped desk is loaded with function and sized for smaller spaces.

Chipper Hatter
Example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dustin Halleck www.dustinhalleck.com 614.581.5531
Example of a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Enclosed kitchen - small traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white walls and no island

George Cott
Powder room - contemporary white tile dark wood floor powder room idea in Miami with a vessel sink, black walls and brown countertops

Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in Orange County.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, an island and beige countertops

Notice the natural stone tile bench as well. There is over 28' of bench in this over-sized spa. matt meaney @ Artisan landscapes and pools
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard kidney-shaped pool fountain remodel in New York

When space and budget require, a beautiful spa can be all that is needed. One of the main issues Long Island Hot Tub addressed in the project was exposure. The property was open on three sides, and in full view of four homes. Through artistic use of evergreens such as Skip Laurels, Leyland, Cypress, and Cedars, an attractive privacy screen was created. Texture and color were brought in to the buffering divider by incorporating flowering deciduous shrubs. 1100-square-foot Techo-Bloc patio, in curved sweeping lines, surrounds this in-ground vinyl spa, creating an inviting hideaway to melt away the stress of the day. www.longislandhottub.com

Three levels of water, two large rock waterfalls and two fire features make up the luxury swimming pool and deck for Platte County Paradise. The highest pool level features a hot tub from which water spills into the main pool. From the main pool, an infinity edge that runs 30 feet in length spills water down 8 feet into the plunge pool. A slide wraps around a rock water fall and ends in the plunge pool. A beautiful stone and iron staircase escorts you and your guests to the slide. For this rustic design, all rocks were drilled and pinned into the gunnite shell with apoxy. The grotto was built so that swimmers can enter from either side to find seating. The cave is designed to hold a large group for parties. We installed two fire features; one is intended for a large gathering where outdoor couches offer seating. The other feature is at patio level. This luxury pool contains every amenity imaginable including a swim-up bar, full and cabana dry stacked with stone and featuring timber that was selected from the property.

Small and cozy coastal cottage kitchen.
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Denver

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by Jon Coolidge.
Powder room - contemporary powder room idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, gray walls and dark wood cabinets

Custom Cabinetry: Morantz Custom Cabinetry Inc General Contractor: Century Builders Interior Designer: RU Design WE built this kitchen using high gloss acrylic in white and rosewood for the large appliance wall. There is an 18"subzero freezer column and a 30" subzero fridge column with a built in oven, microwave drawer and storage, surrounded by a 3" frame of white high gloss acrylic.

The overarching design intent for this 1,455-square-foot West Vine Street condominium was to make the spaces contemporary and functional. The renovation began with an unexpected structural deficiency in the form of a post located in the middle of the living room that was causing a three-inch dip in the floor. It was removed and replaced with steel columns running down through the walls and into a footing pad with a three-foot depth. The main living spaces underwent significant changes; the kitchen was reconfigured to open up a formerly cramped space, and the removal of a wall made room for a cascading island with Cesarstone countertops—a crowning feature. Additionally, an electrical panel was relocated to be able to wrap the refrigerator with a wood veneer frame. Notable materials include eight-inch-wide ‘Esplanade’ French oak plank floors chosen to complement the reclaimed wood-wrapped ceiling beams, which feature a combination of LED downlighting and uplighting. A sleek gas fireplace with horizontal slate surround and paneled wall backing replaced an old wood-burning stove—furthering the design program. Pacheco-Robb Architects dismantled an existing spiral stair and replaced it with a cable-rail system—a nautical nod—which is noteworthy for the way it meets code; by running a contiguous oak banister for the entire length of the stair, they were able to avoid having to add a second railing, which would shrink the already narrow stairwell. Upstairs, a tight bedroom with gabled ceilings was addressed by adding a solar-operated skylight with built-in shade, plus minimalistic furnishings. Structural changes in the master bedroom included eliminating a closest to widen the room, and reconfiguring a bathroom to fit a small walk-in closet in lieu of a long, thin hallway. The formerly unfinished rooftop deck is now accessed via a six-foot door that opens more than 90 degrees. Azek decking was laid over the rubber roof, and two-inch stanchions were located around the rail’s outer edge. By opening the floor plan and streamlining the aesthetic, the place now breathes.

Meagan Larsen Photography
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary u-shaped terrazzo floor and black floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and white countertops

Photographed by Michele Lee Willson. Contractor: Bay Area Custom Homes. 800+ sq. ft. with 12'-0" ceilings, 10'-0" windows, french oak floors and custom Douglas Fir doors.

www.davidlauerphotography.com
Kitchen - small industrial l-shaped concrete floor kitchen idea in Denver with wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island, a drop-in sink, open cabinets and white backsplash

Randy Angell, Designer GOLD International Award of Excellence winner - The transitional modern home was designed with large amounts of glass opening into the courtyard, creating an indoor-outdoor feel, and a visual connection among the spaces that could not be ignored. The neighboring wall, however, was not only rather imposing, but also of a style completely disconnected from our clients home. Our goal was to create a layering effect, with features of varying heights, both to add depth and dimension to the space, and to take the focus of the viewer off of the neighbor's wall.