Example of a classic home office design in New York

Sean Litchfield
Living room - coastal formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash and an island

Large minimalist loft-style light wood floor living room photo in New York with a music area, beige walls and no fireplace

How to help a young couple who loved the location and bones of a traditional home, but wanted a decisive shift in its decor and vibe to modern luxe? Begin by pulling down the 2-story walls of oak paneling, heavy fireplace mantle, and scraping out the dimly lit kitchen. Opening the kitchen into the family room and reworking the architecture of the space was the solution to creating the fresh feeling we were after. Photos by John Bessler

Bernhardt gives you all the essentials to express your personality and define your decor throughout your home. Whether you lean toward casual or formal, exotic or minimalist, Bernhardt captures your style with quality furniture and perfectly coordinating accessories.

Great room - rustic dark wood floor great room idea in Seattle with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless enclosed light wood floor living room remodel in Baltimore with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed light wood floor living room design in Baltimore with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The 2,648-square-foot home will include vein-cut neutral travertine flooring, espresso cabinetry, classic marble countertops and a glass backsplash. Rich wood-tone furnishings contrasted with winter white upholstery evokes sophistication well-suited to Boretto’s formal dining room, large great room and spacious owner’s suite.

Living room - large modern loft-style light wood floor living room idea in New York with a music area, beige walls and no fireplace

Photo by Eric Rorer
Bedroom - contemporary master bedroom idea in San Francisco with multicolored walls

This master bedroom is a stunning example of interpreting neutrals with a 'twist'. Tonal wall stripes create a simple backdrop, white a pop of 'ginger' orange keeps the room from being anything but bland. The mix of textural items - from nailhead chests - to silky faux bois area rug - and organic rattan lighting pendants (in lieu of traditional lamps) combine to create an especially warm & inviting space.

Example of a mid-sized formal and open concept carpeted living room design with beige walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, blue walls and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and white floor kids' bedroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

Mark Lohman Photography
Home office - traditional home office idea in Los Angeles with a tile fireplace