Yorgos Efthymiadis
Hallway - coastal light wood floor hallway idea in New York with white walls

Photography: Mars Photo and Design. Every square inch of this small basement remodel is utilized. This recessed space provides the perfect area for a small desk and shelving so the kids don't have to fight over desk space. Basement remodel was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan

The rug is only being used in photos to hide the ginormous floor crack we discovered after we moved in. I swear we do not actually keep a gross hair- and bacteria-collecting rug in our bathroom! Photo © Bethany Nauert

Example of a large transitional light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in San Diego with an undermount sink, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
Enclosed kitchen - small transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets

Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Philadelphia with blue walls

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

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

Inspiration for a rustic kids' room remodel in Boise

John Barnhardt
Example of an eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor sunroom design in Charleston with a standard ceiling

Photo by Nat Rea
Beach style medium tone wood floor sunroom photo in Providence with a standard ceiling

Bathroom - victorian white floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Mid-sized tuscan l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, mosaic tile backsplash and an island

Photo Courtesy of Eric Lusher ( http://www.EricLusher.com/)

Inspiration for a shabby-chic style painted wood floor and multicolored floor kitchen remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, no island and brown countertops

Tria Giovan
Beach style alcove shower photo in New York with an undermount tub

This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.

Example of a classic living room design in Denver with a music area, gray walls and a standard fireplace

Ian Coleman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master ceramic tile and turquoise tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops