Essence Series® wood windows by Milgard. http://bit.ly/1LUMWp0
Example of a classic white three-story exterior home design in Seattle

Photography by Jeff Herr
Elegant gray two-story house exterior photo in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Ultra™ Series fiberglass windows by Milgard. http://bit.ly/1G5dBYd
Traditional gray three-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Seattle

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Built by Highland Custom Homes
Entryway - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a blue front door

Lara Swimmer Photography http://www.swimmerphoto.com/
Urban built-in desk home office photo in Seattle with gray walls

DEANE Inc's beautiful dining area is complete with custom hardwood floors, a long bay window and tall open windows allowing for lots of sunlight throughout the day. The wooden oval dining table compliments the flooring and wooden chairs perfectly.

The new Master Bathroom features a 9 foot floating vanity with wall mount faucets and new clerestory windows above.
Example of a large trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower design in Austin with white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar remodel in Chicago with open cabinets

Sunroom with a line of the largest stock casement windows availible. Joanne Tall
Inspiration for a large timeless beige two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in New York

This stylish, family friendly kitchen is also an entertainer’s dream! This young family desired a bright, spacious kitchen that would function just as well for the family of 4 everyday, as it would for hosting large events (in a non-covid world). Apart from these programmatic goals, our aesthetic goal was to accommodate all the function and mess into the design so everything would be neatly hidden away behind beautiful cabinetry and panels. The navy, bifold buffet area serves as an everyday breakfast and coffee bar, and transforms into a beautiful buffet spread during parties (we’ve been there!). The fridge drawers are great for housing milk and everyday items during the week, and both kid and adult beverages during parties while keeping the guests out of the main cooking zone. Just around the corner you’ll find the high gloss navy bar offering additional beverages, ice machine, and barware storage – cheers! Super durable quartz with a marbled look keeps the kitchen looking neat and bright, while withstanding everyday wear and tear without a problem. The practical waterfall ends at the island offer additional damage control in bringing that hard surface all the way down to the beautiful white oak floors. Underneath three large window walls, a built-in banquette and custom table provide a comfortable, intimate dining nook for the family and a few guests while the stunning chandelier ties in nicely with the other brass accents in the kitchen. The thin black window mullions offer a sharp, clean contrast to the crisp white walls and coordinate well with the dark banquette. Thin, tall windows on either side of the range beautifully frame the stunningly simple, double curvature custom hood, and large windows in the bar/butler’s pantry allow additional light to really flood the space and keep and airy feel. The textured wallpaper in the bar area adds a touch of warmth, drama and interest while still keeping things simple.

Ryan Garvin
Elegant dark wood floor bedroom photo in Orange County with blue walls

This Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house in Northern California features multi-slide doors from Western Window Systems.
Living room - modern open concept concrete floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls and no tv

This photo features Milgard Aluminum Series double horizontal slider in Anodized Bronze. Horizontal sliding windows are a common choice above the kitchen sink because of their easy operation. The thin black frames complement the contemporary design of the room flawlessly while maximizing the amazing outdoor view.

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, an island, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances

Huge minimalist light wood floor great room photo in Montreal with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Michelle Peek Photography
Mid-sized trendy guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace

Bay window seat in the living room
Living room - contemporary light wood floor living room idea in London