Inspiration for a large coastal wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase remodel in Miami with painted risers

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco with white walls

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Example of a huge tuscan master beige tile and ceramic tile travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige walls, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets

Example of a large beach style master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic master carpeted bedroom design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized beach style backyard tile patio kitchen photo in Jacksonville with a roof extension

Simple yet elegant beach cottage located in Avalon in Jacksonville Beach. Just two blocks from the ocean, this home is beach living at its finest. The centerpiece of the home is a dramatic two-story kitchen with wrap-around staircase and balcony. Custom cabinetry and built-ins, creative tile designs and unique ceiling treatments bring beauty and character to the 2,600 SF home. Deremer Studios

Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized transitional boy carpeted and gray floor kids' bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Peter Christiansen Valli
Bedroom - mid-sized master carpeted and multicolored floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

Large beach style white two-story wood house exterior photo in New York with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Corey Gaffer
Enclosed kitchen - large transitional dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped beige floor and travertine floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and solid surface countertops

Example of a small trendy u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Seattle with quartzite countertops, white backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal backyard dock remodel in Jacksonville with a roof extension

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Example of a large beach style backyard tile patio design in Chicago with a pergola

Entryway - mid-sized coastal light wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops and beige walls