This is an example of a contemporary backyard landscaping in Chicago.

JDG designed the interiors of this smartly tailored Pacific Heights home for a client with a great eye for art, antiques and custom furnishings. Photos by Matthew Millman

Ryann Ford
Example of a farmhouse claw-foot bathtub design in Austin

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Home office library - transitional freestanding desk brown floor home office library idea in Other with beige walls

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Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in San Francisco.

The Wood Walls were made on site by a local subcontractor, Arroyo Construction, in neighboring Menlo Park, CA The Cabinets throughout are made by a local subcontractor Noor Adabachi/Spiral Design out of South San Francisco, using domestic hardwood. Photographer: Joe Fletcher

The multi-purpose furniture transforms the compact space for different uses. The coffee table is on casters which is used for dining and storage. The side table tucks under sofa. The sofa is also a guest bed and storage below. Photo: Eileen Descallar Ringwald

Family room library - mid-sized 1960s open concept brown floor family room library idea in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

House of Jade Interiors. Modern farmhouse office.
Inspiration for a farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Rhode Island: Garden design by Growsgreen Landscape Design, photo for Sunset by David Fenton. Used with permission. http://www.sunset.com/garden/landscaping-design/party-yard-00418000083011/

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

Photography by Stacy Zarin
Example of a huge transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Environmentally friendly design in a Connecticut development.
Example of a mid-sized trendy dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Tom Bonner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s enclosed dark wood floor living room library remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

An extraordinary opportunity taken, applying a client driven design concept into a residence surpassing all expectations. Client collaboration and pursuant work combine to satisfy requirements of modernism, respect of streetscape, family privacy, and applications of art and function. Interior Furnishings by Client. Exclusive Photography and Videography by Michael Blevins of MB Productions.

The inspiration for the remodel of this San Francisco Victorian came from an unlikely source – the owner’s modern-day cabinet of curiosities, brimming with jars filled with preserved aquatic body parts and specimens. This room now becomes the heart of the home, with glimpses into the collection a constant presence from every space. A partially translucent glass wall (derived from the genetic code of a Harbor Seal) and shelving system protects the collection and divides the owner’s study from the adjacent family room.

Art corner. The interior of a bedroom for the girls is developed and made by Lompier Interior Group. Author's idea - Alona Raevska. Wooden decorative shelf . Wooden furniture and decor .

Mike Schwartz
Example of a minimalist gender-neutral carpeted kids' room design in Chicago with white walls