Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2016 Houzz Table: World Market; chairs: Ikea (discontinued); table runner: Target; rug: woven jute, West Elm; hanging pendant: JC Penney; curtains: Ikea; mirror: Home Goods (spray painted gold); wall paint: Stonington Gray, Benjamin Moore; wooden floor: Exotic Walnut Laminate, Eternity Flooring

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor foyer remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard tile and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Houston

This client came to us looking for a space that would allow their children a place to hang out while still feeling at home. The versatility of finished concrete flooring works well to adapt to a variety of home styles, and works seamlessly with this Craftsman-style home. We worked with the client to decide that a darker reactive stain would really make the space feel warm, inviting, and comfortable. The look and feel of the floor with this stain selection would be similar to the pictures they provided of the look they were targeting when we started the selection process. The clients really embraced the existing cracks in the concrete, and thought they exhibited the character of the house – and we agree. When our team works on residential projects, it is imperative that we keep everything as clean and mess-free as possible for the client. For this reason, our first step was to apply RAM Board throughout the house where our equipment would be traveling. Tape and 24″ plastic were also applied to the walls of the basement to protect them. The original floor was rather new concrete with some cracks. Our team started by filling the cracks with a patching product. The grinding process then began, concrete reactive stain was applied in the color Wenge Wood, and then the floor was sealed with our two step concrete densification and stain-guard process. The 5 step polishing process was finished by bringing the floor to a 800-grit level. We were excited to see how the space came together after the rest of construction, which was overseen by the contractor Arbor Homes, was complete. View the gallery below to take a look!

Scott Fredrick Photography
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized mountain style l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor kitchen design with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, paneled appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite countertops and porcelain backsplash

Small built-in desk home office photo in Philadelphia with multicolored walls

Photo-Jim Westphalen
Small country white two-story mixed siding gable roof photo

Wall paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; hardwood floor: Southern Pecan Natural, Home Depot; basket: Sea Grass Belly Basket, TalaHomeDesign; lamp: Brass Task Lamp, Target; nightstand and bed: Craigslist; pillow sham: Painterly Stripe, Schoolhouse Electric; throw pillow: BohoPillow; blanket: Schoolhouse Electric; mud cloth: Objektum; rug: Ecarpet Gallery Design: Annabode + Co Photo: Allie Crafton © 2016 Houzz

Owners Suite, house for sale, staging by MAP Consultants, llc, dba Advantage Home Staging, llc. Photos by Premier Home Photography. Furniture by CORT Furniture Rental.

In this project, Rochman Design Build converted an unfinished basement of a new Ann Arbor home into a stunning home pub and entertaining area, with commercial grade space for the owners' craft brewing passion. The feel is that of a speakeasy as a dark and hidden gem found in prohibition time. The materials include charcoal stained concrete floor, an arched wall veneered with red brick, and an exposed ceiling structure painted black. Bright copper is used as the sparkling gem with a pressed-tin-type ceiling over the bar area, which seats 10, copper bar top and concrete counters. Old style light fixtures with bare Edison bulbs, well placed LED accent lights under the bar top, thick shelves, steel supports and copper rivet connections accent the feel of the 6 active taps old-style pub. Meanwhile, the brewing room is splendidly modern with large scale brewing equipment, commercial ventilation hood, wash down facilities and specialty equipment. A large window allows a full view into the brewing room from the pub sitting area. In addition, the space is large enough to feel cozy enough for 4 around a high-top table or entertain a large gathering of 50. The basement remodel also includes a wine cellar, a guest bathroom and a room that can be used either as guest room or game room, and a storage area.

Even small spaces can have big doses of pattern and color. This laundry room is adorned with a pink and gold striped Osborne and Little wallpaper. The bright pink and white patterned flooring coordinates with the wallpaper colors without fighting the pattern. The bright white cabinets and wood countertops lets the patterns and color shine. Photography: Vivian Johnson

Teryn Rae Photography
Mid-sized eclectic carpeted and beige floor bedroom photo in Phoenix with white walls and no fireplace

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in Austin

Owners Suite, house for sale, staging by MAP Consultants, llc, dba Advantage Home Staging, llc. Photos by Premiere Home Photography. Original artwork by Don Gradner , Furniture by CORT Furniture Rental.

Inspiration for a contemporary beige three-story flat roof remodel in Los Angeles

This open-plan kitchen has warm, oak, wide-plank flooring as well as pot lights, sleek black pendants, quartz countertops, a charming window seat, and a combination of blue and white cabinetry.

Beach style freestanding desk home office photo in Orange County with white walls

Danish light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island and marble backsplash