Cabinetry: Statham Woodwork
Beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Staircase - contemporary straight staircase idea

Large, open family room with lots of light and view to the pool Dan Piassick - photography Charles Isreal - house design
Example of a large classic open concept dark wood floor family room design in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The master bedroom has a large, open feel and French doors leading out to a private patio.
Inspiration for a large coastal master dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam bedroom remodel in Houston with blue walls and no fireplace

ERIN WILLIAMSON DESIGN
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor kitchen idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, no island and paneled appliances

Eat-in kitchen - large cottage galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen was all about detail with out being fussy. They wanted the clean lines provided by the use of a black and white scheme. We softened this by painting the walls a soft gray tone that was matched to a shade of gray in the island quartz top. The tile layout using simple classic shapes with trim and details adding interest. Alie Zandstra

Solid White MDF shelves in the pantry to store all your snacks and kitchen appliances! Bill Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman kitchen pantry remodel in Seattle

Kitchen - mediterranean kitchen idea in Austin

Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept porcelain tile living room idea in Orange County with a bar, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown USA Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Door Style: Chesapeake Counter top: John Boos Butcher Block, Maple
Mid-sized transitional painted wood floor and black floor study room photo in Indianapolis with gray walls

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Bedroom - industrial loft-style bedroom idea in Nashville with brown walls

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
Arts and crafts brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a hip roof

Traditional meets modern in this charming two story tudor home. A spacious floor plan with an emphasis on natural light allows for incredible views from inside the home.

Example of a large eclectic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, paneled appliances and an island

Walk-in closet - transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet idea in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Large drawer accessorized with peg system for dish storage. Portraits by Mandi
Eat-in kitchen - huge contemporary galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Cedar Rapids with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. You could say this room was pretty successful...It was featured in DC Modern Luxury. (#nobigdeal, right?) From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger