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Example of a classic living room design in Dallas with green walls

The space under the stairs is designed to provide an extra 25sf of storage for clothing, winter gear, shoes, and misc. items. The heater is a propane unit.

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Inspiration for a small modern master light wood floor bedroom remodel with gray walls

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Living room - mid-sized eclectic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in Seattle with white walls

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Project consisted of a full-gut renovation in a Chelsea apartment in New York City. This is the bedroom.
Inspiration for a small modern master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

Small space living solutions are used throughout this contemporary 596 square foot townhome. Adjustable height table in the entry area serves as both a coffee table for socializing and as a dining table for eating. Curved banquette is upholstered in outdoor fabric for durability and maximizes space with hidden storage underneath the seat. Kitchen island has a retractable countertop for additional seating while the living area conceals a work desk and media center behind sliding shoji screens. Calming tones of sand and deep ocean blue fill the tiny bedroom downstairs. Glowing bedside sconces utilize wall-mounting and swing arms to conserve bedside space and maximize flexibility.

Though DIY living room makeovers and bedroom redecorating can be an exciting undertaking, these projects often wind up uncompleted and with less than satisfactory results. This was the case with our client, a young professional in his early 30’s who purchased his first apartment and tried to decorate it himself. Short on interior décor ideas and unhappy with the results, he decided to hire an interior designer, turning to Décor Aid to transform his one-bedroom into a classy, adult space. Our client already had invested in several key pieces of furniture, so our Junior Designer worked closely with him to incorporate the existing furnishings into the new design and give them new life. Though the living room boasted high ceilings, the space was narrow, so they ditched the client’s sectional in place of a sleek leather sofa with a smaller footprint. They replaced the dark gray living room paint and drab brown bedroom paint with a white wall paint color to make the apartment feel larger. Our designer introduced chrome accents, in the form of a Deco bar cart, a modern chandelier, and a campaign-style nightstand, to create a sleek, contemporary design. Leather furniture was used in both the bedroom and living room to add a masculine feel to the home refresh.

Walk-in closet - small industrial men's light wood floor walk-in closet idea in Tokyo with white cabinets

Contemporary one-wall kitchen with large cooktop and dining island. © Cindy Apple Photography
Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, black backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops and shaker cabinets

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

Inspiration for a small timeless galley light wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and wood countertops

Small trendy single-wall concrete floor and yellow floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and an undermount sink

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Living room - cottage living room idea in New York with beige walls

Small danish l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and flat-panel cabinets

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The conversion of this iconic American barn into a Writer’s Studio was conceived of as a tranquil retreat with natural light and lush views to stimulate inspiration for both husband and wife. Originally used as a garage with two horse stalls, the existing stick framed structure provided a loft with ideal space and orientation for a secluded studio. Signature barn features were maintained and enhanced such as horizontal siding, trim, large barn doors, cupola, roof overhangs, and framing. New features added to compliment the contextual significance and sustainability aspect of the project were reclaimed lumber from a razed barn used as flooring, driftwood retrieved from the shores of the Hudson River used for trim, and distressing / wearing new wood finishes creating an aged look. Along with the efforts for maintaining the historic character of the barn, modern elements were also incorporated into the design to provide a more current ensemble based on its new use. Elements such a light fixtures, window configurations, plumbing fixtures and appliances were all modernized to appropriately represent the present way of life.

Interior Design By Krista Watterworth
Inspiration for a coastal open concept living room remodel in Miami with white walls

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Example of a small mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Burlington with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops, black backsplash and flat-panel cabinets