Sophisticated man's bedroom retreat. The vaulted ceiling provides a dramatic focal wall for the tufted linen headboard and original art. Tall glass lamps complement the headboard and ceiling height. Candle chandelier adds ambiance. Roy Weinstein & Ken Kast Photography

Werner Segarra
Inspiration for a large mediterranean beige tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Phoenix with white walls

Photographer: Kathryn McDonald
Transitional dark wood floor family room photo in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Atlantic Archives, Inc./Richard Leo Johnson Paragon Custom Construction LLC
Large beach style formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Charleston with gray walls and no tv

Example of a trendy dark wood floor great room design in Salt Lake City with white walls

Photography by Bernard Andre
Open concept kitchen - modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with marble countertops, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and gray backsplash

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The new space feels light, airy and open exuding a tranquil sophistication. A relaxed, meditative atmosphere is achieved by combining glass tile, white walls, dark cabinets and a porcelain countertop.

This picture is a master bedroom features a silver leaf ceiling, crystal and iron chandelier, and upholstered inset panels.
Bedroom - traditional master bedroom idea in New York

Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a victorian powder room remodel in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, wood countertops, beige walls and brown countertops

Client Reclaimed Douglas Fir wall
Bathroom - small rustic 3/4 dark wood floor bathroom idea in San Diego with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Scott DuBose Photography
Mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

My clients had outgrown their builder’s basic home and had plenty of room to expand on their 10 acres. Working with a local architect and a talented contractor, we designed an addition to create 3 new bedrooms, a bathroom scaled for all 3 girls, a playroom and a master retreat including 3 fireplaces, sauna, steam shower, office or “creative room”, and large bedroom with folding glass wall to capitalize on their view. The master suite, gym, pool and tennis courts are still under construction, but the girls’ suite and living room space are complete and dust free. Each child’s room was designed around their preference of color scheme and each girl has a unique feature that makes their room truly their own. The oldest daughter has a secret passage hidden behind what looks like built in cabinetry. The youngest daughter wanted to “swing”, so we outfitted her with a hanging bed set in front of a custom mural created by a Spanish artist. The middle daughter is an elite gymnast, so we added monkey bars so she can cruise her room in style. The girls’ bathroom suite has 3 identical “stations” with abundant storage. Cabinetry in black walnut and peacock blue and white quartz counters with white marble backsplash are durable and beautiful. Two shower stalls, designed with a colorful and intricate tile design, prevent bathroom wait times and a custom wall mural brings a little of the outdoors in. Photos by Mike Martin www.martinvisualtours.com

Ulrich Designer: Tom Santarsiero Photography by Peter Rymwid This is a master bath with subtle sophistication and understated elegance. The cabinets were custom designed by Tom, with straight, simple lines, and custom built by Draper DBS of walnut, with a deep, rich brown finish. The richness of the dark cabinetry juxtaposed with the elegance of the white carrara marble on the countertop, wall and floors contributes to the room's sophistication. Ample storage is found in the large vanity and an armoire style cabinet, designed to mimic a free-standing furniture piece, that is positioned behind the door. Architectural beams placed across the vaulted ceiling bring a sense of scale to the room and invite natural light in through the skylight.

Master bedroom with a South Atlantic Coast inspired, aqua-hued color scheme. Floors made from reclaimed hand-scraped barn wood red oak.
Beach style master light wood floor bedroom photo in DC Metro with multicolored walls

Built by Cunningham Custom Homes Interiors by Amber Gardner Photography by Matt Kocourek
Inspiration for a transitional built-in desk beige floor craft room remodel in Kansas City with gray walls

Though DIY living room makeovers and bedroom redecorating can be an exciting undertaking, these projects often wind up uncompleted and with less than satisfactory results. This was the case with our client, a young professional in his early 30’s who purchased his first apartment and tried to decorate it himself. Short on interior décor ideas and unhappy with the results, he decided to hire an interior designer, turning to Décor Aid to transform his one-bedroom into a classy, adult space. Our client already had invested in several key pieces of furniture, so our Junior Designer worked closely with him to incorporate the existing furnishings into the new design and give them new life. Though the living room boasted high ceilings, the space was narrow, so they ditched the client’s sectional in place of a sleek leather sofa with a smaller footprint. They replaced the dark gray living room paint and drab brown bedroom paint with a white wall paint color to make the apartment feel larger. Our designer introduced chrome accents, in the form of a Deco bar cart, a modern chandelier, and a campaign-style nightstand, to create a sleek, contemporary design. Leather furniture was used in both the bedroom and living room to add a masculine feel to the home refresh.

Wet bar - small traditional single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and a drop-in sink

Example of a small trendy beige tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor powder room design in Phoenix with gray walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops, open cabinets, a one-piece toilet and brown countertops