We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. Functions include a cedar soaking tub, outdoor shower, fire pit, and dining area. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.

Deck - mid-sized coastal deck idea in Orange County with no cover and a bbq area

American Beech 8mm Pergo Max 2.99
Bedroom - mid-sized cottage guest laminate floor bedroom idea in Denver with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a large timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with white cabinets and an island

The 6015™ HO Linear Gas Fireplace presents you with superior heat performance, high quality construction and a stunning presentation of fire. The 6015™ is the largest unit in this three-part Linear Gas Fireplace Series, and is the perfect accompaniment to grand living spaces and custom homes. Like it's smaller counterparts, the 4415™ and 3615™, the 6015™ features a sleek 15 inch height and a long row of tall, dynamic flames over a bed of reflective crushed glass that is illuminated by bottom-lit Accent Lights. The 6015™ gas fireplace comes with the luxury of adding three different crushed glass options, the Driftwood and Stone Fyre-Art Kit, and multiple fireback selections to completely transition the look of this fireplace. The 6015™ gas fireplace not only serves as a beautiful focal point in any home; it boasts an impressively high heat output of 56,000 BTUs and has the ability to heat up to 2,800 square feet, utilizing two concealed 90 CFM fans. It features high quality, ceramic glass that comes standard with the 2015 ANSI approved low visibility safety barrier, increasing the overall safety of this unit for you and your family. The GreenSmart® 2 Wall Mounted Thermostat Remote is also featured with the 6015™, which allows you to easily adjust every component of this fireplace. It even includes optional Power Heat Vent Kits, allowing you to heat additional rooms in your home. The 6015™ is built with superior Fireplace Xtrordinair craftsmanship using the highest quality materials and heavy-duty construction. Experience the difference in quality and performance with the 6015™ HO Linear Gas Fireplace by Fireplace Xtrordinair.

A new contemporary kitchen for a family that loves to cook. The owners ' European preferences lead to the selection of the German made cabinets by Bulthaup. The crisp cabinet styling and sophisticated engineering allowed for a clean, minimal style. White cabinets and backsplash defined the walls. Darker cabinets and appliances defined areas of focus. Folding exterior doors enabled the entire corner to open to the deck and rear yard. Remote controlled screens lower from the ceiling to create a screened breakfast area. DLux Images

Not an inch was left unused. The space directly below the stairs was perfect for storage cubbies created by the homeowner's contractor to complement the desk area.

The holidays are a great time to decorate your stone fireplace surround. All that is missing are a few stockings. This lovely Country Ledge stone fireplace is lite up with candles. While these simple flames don't add heat to the room it will add warmth to any space. A fireplace surround is the perfect addition to any room where you want to create a focal point. Stone on a fireplace surround is often used when updating a tired brick facade. Add stone veneer to your fireplace and sit back and enjoy it.

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Living room - mid-sized transitional enclosed brown floor and dark wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with no tv, gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

Bess Friday
Transitional dark wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls and a standard fireplace

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile and marble tile powder room remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink and white countertops

Brian Kellogg
Example of a classic family room design in Sacramento

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Boston

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Pearl Silver Tile available @ First Flooring & Tile, Inc.
Small trendy formal and enclosed porcelain tile living room photo in Cleveland with a wood stove and a stone fireplace

Jane Beiles Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls, gray backsplash and an island

Don Pearse Photographer
Inspiration for a farmhouse dining room remodel in Philadelphia with white walls