Transitional living room photo in San Francisco with gray walls

This is a stunning modern kitchen. Sometimes, contemporary design can feel cold or sterile. This kitchen sets itself apart by adding color, warmth, and custom design elements that remain true to modern aesthetic but add in character and personality. The extra tall upper cabinets add height and drama to the space. The glass inserts at the top have lighted interiors which serve as storage and display areas. The Crown molding continues over the stainless hood, bridging the nearly 4 foot gap between the two sides. The grey accent color on the wall cabinets is echoed at the large kitchen island. The soft white perimeter color serves as a great anchor for the bold grey accent. The granite stays true to the color scheme with its white base and grey and black veining. The back splash is a grey vein cut limestone. The glass inset tiles offer color and shine to the subway limestone. At the hood area, the pattern switches to herringbone, but maintains the glass accent. By using the same tile and simply changing the format, we add visual interest to the space without creating competing elements. The built in Wolf convection oven and steam oven are a superior option for any cook. The wood plank floor is actually porcelain tile. Porcelain tile is easier to maintain than wood, and holds up better in heavy traffic or water environments, such as kitchen.

Tiger Eye Sumac highlights this border with Calamagrostis and a Japanese Maple providing contrast. Shasta Daisy in the foreground.
This is an example of a traditional full sun landscaping in Grand Rapids.

Sometimes all a design needs is a fantastic backsplash and this one delivers. Holly Bero Interiors used TileBar's Monarch White Thassos With Carrara Marble Tile and it makes for a modern pop.

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Toronto

Sometimes you just need to add some fantasy aging to a hallway opening to create a column.
Example of a tuscan hallway design in Tampa

Sometimes it's the detailed wood flooring that sets the tone in a custom designed home.
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor home bar remodel in New York

This lakeside home was completely refurbished inside and out to accommodate 16 guests in a stylish, hotel-like setting. Owned by a long-time client of Pulp, this home reflects the owner's personal style -- well-traveled and eclectic -- while also serving as a landing pad for her large family. With spa-like guest bathrooms equipped with robes and lotions, guest bedrooms with multiple beds and high-quality comforters, and a party deck with a bar/entertaining area, this is the ultimate getaway.

Sometimes, the weather is just too nice to not bring a little of the outside in! With these doors, you can have the best of both worlds.
Example of a huge transitional backyard stone and rectangular infinity pool house design in Dallas

Garden 32 in Altadena
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in Los Angeles.

Sometimes its the contrast that makes the room, like here where we paid the sharp angles of the counter with the soft curves of the adjustable mirrors.

Sometimes it's fun to incorporate a little glitz or glamor with an old world finish as in this bathroom plaster look. It's perfect for combining the old with the new.

Hulya Kolabas
Huge trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

Sometimes it is a challenge to achieve max cabinet space and the need for light.
Beach style kitchen photo in Baltimore

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Beach style medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Boston with white walls

Small kitchens are such a challenge, but sometimes those special space dilemmas create the opportunity for an even more optimal solution! The original walls were very thin at 3" in this modern kitchen renovation. You cannot put plumbing in that! So we built out the kitchen wall out in order to run wires and pipes behind the wall. Then we used gem-like green glass mosaic tile to tie it in visually. It's a perfect pairing with Okite's beautiful Frosty Carrara Quartz Countertop and our custom Shaker style island and cabinets in a white satin finish. Stainless steel appliances finish off this urban dream kitchen, like the the Liebherr Refrigerator, but it required a 10 inch clearance to open the door. The answer was to create a great custom pantry next to it. In the end it is a much better use of space! In order to accommodate plumbing on the window side wall, we designed the pantry door to open over the window sill.

Makoto Yasuda / nacasa & partners
Example of an asian brown floor living room design in Tokyo with white walls

Sometimes the house just tells you what it wants. And sometimes that house belongs to an accomplished interior designer. And sometimes that designer and her hilarious son and their little white dog want to be surrounded in stunning natural light, great modern art, tons of plants, and pastel splashes of rock and roll. This was a complete "fixer" bungalow purchased by Jamie and lovingly renovated into this fun, happy space it is today. Friends and family love to gather here as everyone feels immediately "at home". Thanks to Superior Tile and Stone, Greg Vining Plumbing, and McEwan Hardwood Floors.

Sometimes you seek a beautiful space where you can commune with the outdoors but still feel at home. This Sammamish client has a gorgeous backyard that needed a new deck in order to take full advantage of summer. The space, while beautiful, also required a design that would maintain privacy from nearby neighbors. This deck, complete with a privacy screen was the perfect solution for their family. We love the look that the ipe wood provided!