Kid's Bedroom with walk out balcony.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest carpeted bedroom remodel in Chicago with brown walls

One of the keys to visually striking contemporary design is the reliance on traditional architectural ideals such as symmetry to ground the space, allowing the modern element to impressively spring forward. In the contemporary foyer created for this Bloomfield Hills home in 2015, the imposing nine foot tall mahogany entry door, set into the drywall to create depth and heft, is flanked by symmetrical side lights and topped with transom windows to admit light and friends into the welcoming entry. The vignette does double duty creating a solid foundation from which the eye can travel to the captivating spiral staircase that dominates the space. The two story corkscrew design has horizontal spindles that echo the lines of the front door, creating visual synergy and continuity of form within the space. Walnut floors offer a cool counterpoint to the warm mahogany and integrate the foyer seamlessly into the rest of the home.

Patio - mid-sized rustic backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Boise with a pergola

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Michele Lee Wilson
Living room - mid-sized craftsman formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and green floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop deck remodel in Austin with no cover

Ryan Syphers
Example of a bedroom island style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Hawaii with blue walls

Large elegant master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub photo in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Zach DeSart
Transitional formal dark wood floor and blue floor living room photo in New York with beige walls

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard retaining wall landscape in Austin for spring.

The hardwood flooring is custom made, 5/8" x 3,5,7" plank. Wirebrush rustic white oak with a custom bevel, stain and finish. Stair treads are solid white oak with paint grade risers to match the floors.

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Inspiration for a bedroom contemporary gender-neutral light wood floor kids' bedroom remodel in Dallas with white walls

Photography by Liz Glasgow
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped painted wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, solid surface countertops, stone tile backsplash and white countertops

Small eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in San Francisco with white walls and a wall-mount sink

Beautiful back deck gives a finished look to this home.
Huge arts and crafts backyard deck photo in Indianapolis with a roof extension

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz Design: New Leaf Construction
Trendy wooden u-shaped concrete floor and open staircase photo in Dallas with white walls

Architect: Christopher Hall Architect, Inc. Photgraphy: Warren Patterson
Inspiration for a large coastal gray three-story wood gable roof remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a transitional deck remodel in Denver with decking and a roof extension

Weaver Images
Bedroom - small traditional bedroom idea in Philadelphia with white walls and no fireplace