The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

Derek Skalko
Minimalist bathroom photo in Denver with a vessel sink

Jack Thompson
Example of a mid-sized french country dark wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Houston with beige walls and no fireplace

wood counter stools, cottage, crown molding, green island, hardwood floor, kitchen tv, lake house, stained glass pendant lights, sage green, tiffany lights, wood hood

Example of a transitional gray two-story stone exterior home design in Baltimore with a hip roof and a mixed material roof

photography by Rob Karosis
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

Kitchen - traditional u-shaped kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Barry Halkin
Example of a country three-story stone exterior home design in Philadelphia

1st Place Residential Space Over 3,500 square feet Kellie McCormick, ASID McCormick and Wright
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 light wood floor bathroom remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and white walls

Example of a transitional pebble tile floor, multicolored floor and single-sink walk-in shower design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Architect: Stephen Verner and Aleck Wilson Architects / Designer: Caitlin Jones Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Large elegant master gray tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor alcove shower photo in San Francisco with white walls, an undermount tub, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and marble countertops

Alan Tansey
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in New York

Walk into your home and be greeted by wonderful millwork detail and crips detail.
Example of a large transitional carpeted u-shaped medium tone wood floor staircase design in Seattle with gray walls, a white front door and carpeted risers

View from the bluestone patio, down the brick and bluestone walk, to the mature European beech.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard brick formal garden in Boston.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations are typically so fruitful and this one was no different. The homeowners started by hiring an architect to develop a vision and plan for transforming their very traditional brick home into a contemporary family home full of modern updates. The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn was hired to provide kitchen design expertise and to bring the vision to life. The bamboo cabinetry and white Ceasarstone countertops provide contrast that pops while the white oak floors and limestone tile bring warmth to the space. A large island houses a Galley Sink which provides a multi-functional work surface fantastic for summer entertaining. And speaking of summer entertaining, a new Nana Wall system — a large glass wall system that creates a large exterior opening and can literally be opened and closed with one finger – brings the outdoor in and creates a very unique flavor to the space. Matching bamboo cabinetry and panels were also installed in the adjoining family room, along with aluminum doors with frosted glass and a repeat of the limestone at the newly designed fireplace. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Custom cedar fence with lattice and gate designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone and wood fence landscaping in Minneapolis.

The property sits on a through lot, with entrances from two streets. Original arrival points were unclear and further complicated by the lower level au-pair unit. Significant site upgrades and a prominent entry porch resolved and clarified the circulation.

Pool fountain - large mediterranean backyard rectangular and tile pool fountain idea in Austin