Trendy concrete floor, brown floor and wood ceiling living room photo in Seattle with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Objective: The clients childhood memories of a home previously stayed in as a young girl played a vital role in the decision to totally transform a part of history into a modern retreat for this couple. Solution: Demo of every room began. One brick wall and center support wall stayed while everything else was demolished. We rearranged each room to create the perfect home for the soon to be retired couple. The clients love being outside which is the reasoning for all of large window and sliding doors which lead to the pool and manicured grounds. A new master suite was created, new guest room with ensuite bath, laundry room, small family room, oversized living room, dining room, kitchen, dish pantry, and powder bath were all totally reimagined to give this family everything they wanted. Furnishings brought from the previous home, revived heirlooms, and new pieces all combined to create this modern, yet warm inviting home. In the powder bath a classic pedestal sink, marble mosaic floors, and simple baseboards were the perfect pairing for this dramatic wallpaper. After construction, a vintage art piece was revived from storage to become the perfect juxtaposed piece to complete the powder bath. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with clean lined cabinets, white quartz countertops and plenty of seating for casual eating.

Example of a small trendy open concept beige floor living room design in Vancouver with a media wall

At Hisway Painting, we’ve worked hard over the last three decades to build our reputation as one of the Nashville area’s most trusted painting companies. Check out over 100 five star reviews on our Houzz profile. We work with meticulous detail to make sure the job gets done the right way, the first time. We operate from a wide range of expertise in home renovation, and also work with several color consultants and interior designers that will help you make design decisions that will increase the value of your home. We offer interior and exterior painting, pressure washing and deck staining and painting. Hisway Painting has served the businesses and homes of customers in the greater Nashville area for almost thirty years, and would be honored to serve you. The exterior of this Georgian home in Brentwood, TN needed a lot of work, so we brought in our carpenter to repair the wood damage and we did extensive prep work to make sure this home would stay fresh looking for a long time. Afterward we painted the windows, shutters, porch trim, and columns with Sherwin Williams Duration Satin Extra-White.

Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper living room idea in Minneapolis with pink walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

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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. 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

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Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media

Mid-sized 1950s open concept light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam living room photo in Sacramento with a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace

Staying within the 5 color choice worked well here. My client's colors are: baby pink, beige, white, gold, soft blue. Everything here was purchased. She was starting from scratch and wanted the entire condo furnished, which I did. I am a huge fan of seating areas in a master bedroom, so we have one here.

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The Home Inspired by a family’s desire for peace and serenity, this beautiful updated twist on the modern farmhouse is a dream come true for this Texas family that now calls Colorado their home. Placed perfectly on a higher elevation of Flying Horse, this sanctuary takes its queues from the restorative nature of the cooler hills and greener landscapes that surround it. “Unexpected” is the take on this home’s indoor/outdoor living. The rooms flow seamlessly from gathering places, to cooking, dining and entertaining areas and out to decks and patios where homeowners and guests alike find it irresistible to just relax. It is easy to understand why coming home here is the best part of the day. Throughout this beautiful retreat, traditional impressions meld with new sensibilities and creative ingenuity. Wide, white, oak plank flooring, distressed brick, crisscross beams, ship-lap that climbs the walls, varied weights of white millwork and a meticulous mix of painted and wood-stained cabinets and doors exude warmth and encourage friends to stay longer than they ever planned they would. Sophisticated living at its casual best. Subtle but stylish, this family home is designed as a place where unforgettable memories will be made and family will stay connected - a gracious lifestyle of thanksgiving and joy that is truly “All About Home”. The Builder Esteemed as a problem-solver, Scott Maynes delivers artistic living solutions that are both beautiful and practical for his clients. For over three decades he was an industry innovator in the commercial and home building industry in California and Nevada. After years of pleading for him to join with his sister’s interior design business in Colorado, he finally made the leap. With that move, a premiere home building and design company, All About Home Design/Build, was formed. Their first project in 2014 had the honor of winning CSHBA Best Overall Home and the People’s Choice Award and they have followed it up each year since. With an uncompromising eye for detail, passion for quality and creativity, and striving for the most value for the dollar, Scott and his team have learned what it takes to turn a client’s vision into reality. If you are interested in building, please contact us at 719-559-1220 or scott@allabouthomedesign.com The Interior Design If there is something that never goes out of style, it’s listening to the client and understanding what they want. This gorgeous home speaks to its owner’s sense of class and curated style with muted hues that change subtly from room to room. Mixed metals, weathered materials, white painted trim, layers of tone and texture, and RH fabric colors hovering between driftwood and stone combine to form a quieter look, while industrial touches like black windows and metal stair railings give it an “edge”. Design is like mixology: put in different ingredients and shake up something amazing. Mix styles - casual with formal, traditional with modern - to create a look that feels fresh and brand new. Designed as a place for fun family living, this home is a must see both inside and out.

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Elegant pool photo in New York

A stunning modern pool with sleek features and practical, but eye-catching landscape choices creates the ideal functional space for family fun and entertaining. Adding the concrete slab-stone grotto, flush spa, oversized sun shelf and depth profile perfect for water sports means there is something for everyone to enjoy when relaxing poolside. A cozy firepit compliments the space and is situated by the spa for those chilly nights when you want the best of both worlds...staying warm fireside, making smores and rejuvenating in the spa.

Massive windows and vaulted ceilings transform an ordinary 60s ranch house into a showcase for bold interior design and art. Photo Credit: Scott Hargis

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Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, red backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.