Ed Butera
Living room - large transitional open concept and formal dark wood floor living room idea in Miami with a stone fireplace, white walls and a standard fireplace

Large elegant master beige tile and mosaic tile travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a two-piece toilet and soapstone countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary gray split-level mixed siding flat roof remodel in Other

Madera Custom Kitchen- Berkeley Residence project. Cherry wood doors and Sliding Glass Shoji Screens for storage and laundry room. Photographer: Tiago Pinto

Usage of low maintenance materials, refinishing and reusing cabinets, and reallocating space instead of changing the home’s footprint kept this project green. Clients were also able to live on site during the renovation due to the low-VOC and water-based finishes, and our constant indoor air-quality monitoring. The entry and main floor, kitchen, and both baths now feel fresh, airy, and spacious, allowing for immediate relaxation in taking in natural light, water views and sunsets from this West Seattle split-level home.

Shown: Kährs Lux Sky wood flooring Kährs have launched two new ultra-matt wood flooring collections, Lux and Lumen. Recently winning Gold for 'Best Flooring' at the 2017 House Beautiful Awards, Kährs' Lux collection includes nine one-strip plank format designs in an array of natural colours, which are mirrored in Lumen's three-strip designs. The new surface treatment applied to the designs is non reflective; enhancing the colour and beauty of real wood, whilst giving a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear. Emanuel Lidberg, Head of Design at Kährs Group, says, “Lux and Lumen have been developed for design-led interiors, with abundant natural light, for example with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Traditional lacquer finishes reflect light which distracts from the floor’s appearance. Our new, ultra-matt finish minimizes reflections so that the wood’s natural grain and tone can be appreciated to the full." The contemporary Lux Collection features nine floors spanning from the milky white "Ash Air" to the earthy, deep-smoked "Oak Terra". Kährs' Lumen Collection offers mirrored three strip and two-strip designs to complement Lux, or offer an alternative interior look. All designs feature a brushed effect, accentuating the natural grain of the wood. All floors feature Kährs' multi-layered construction, with a surface layer of oak or ash. This engineered format is eco-friendly, whilst also making the floors more stable, and ideal for use with underfloor heating systems. Matching accessories, including mouldings, skirting and handmade stairnosing are also available for the new designs.

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Large trendy enclosed brown floor and medium tone wood floor family room photo in San Francisco

The site descends from the street and is privileged with dynamic natural views toward a creek below and beyond. To incorporate the existing landscape into the daily life of the residents, the house steps down to the natural topography. A continuous and jogging retaining wall from outside to inside embeds the structure below natural grade at the front with flush transitions at its rear facade. All indoor spaces open up to a central courtyard which terraces down to the tree canopy, creating a readily visible and occupiable transitional space between man-made and nature. The courtyard scheme is simplified by two wings representing common and private zones - connected by a glass dining “bridge." This transparent volume also visually connects the front yard to the courtyard, clearing for the prospect view, while maintaining a subdued street presence. The staircase acts as a vertical “knuckle,” mediating shifting wing angles while contrasting the predominant horizontality of the house. Crips materiality and detailing, deep roof overhangs, and the one-and-half story wall at the rear further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors, providing nuanced natural lighting throughout and a meaningful framed procession through the property. Photography Spaces and Faces Photography

Copyright © Tracey Brown. Design by Trish Albano Interiors View of foyer looking towards front doorway
Inspiration for a huge timeless dark wood floor entryway remodel in Baltimore with a white front door

Steven Keating
Inspiration for a large contemporary split-level wood exterior home remodel in Seattle with a shed roof

Photographs by Jim Fuhrmann, Built by Blansfield Builders
Example of a large mountain style backyard deck design in New York with no cover

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This tile is available exclusively at Beaver Tile and Stone. Visit one of our five beautiful showrooms in Michigan!
Example of a huge transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large beach style split-level flat roof photo in San Diego

Aline Architecture / Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, yellow cabinets, blue backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designing a Home for an Art Collector. This home is clad with paintings, sculptures, artistic furniture designs, little sculptural men climbing up walls. Everywhere you look, you are greeted with artistic expression.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in Dallas with white walls

Entryway - 1950s gray floor entryway idea in Los Angeles with green walls and a medium wood front door

This dramatic wide shot shows the fuller complexity of the house with its bold angles and shifting levels. The carport was literally carved out of 12 feet of solid granite rock.