1960s gray floor kitchen photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, quartz countertops, blue backsplash and ceramic backsplash

©Teague Hunziker
Inspiration for a large timeless formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with a stone fireplace, gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Transitional white one-story stucco house exterior idea in San Francisco

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in San Francisco

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Sacramento

Beach style bathroom photo in San Francisco

Photographer: Jay Goodrich
Small trendy single-wall open concept kitchen photo in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, an island and paneled appliances

When we imagine the homes of our favorite actors, we often think of picturesque kitchens, artwork hanging on the walls, luxurious furniture, and pristine conditions 24/7. But for celebrities with children, sometimes that last one isn’t always accurate! Kids will be kids – which means there may be messy bedrooms, toys strewn across their play area, and maybe even some crayon marks or finger-paints on walls or floors. Lucy Liu recently partnered with One Kings Lane and Paintzen to redesign her son Rockwell’s playroom in their Manhattan apartment for that reason. Previously, Lucy had decided not to focus too much on the layout or color of the space – it was simply a room to hold all of Rockwell’s toys. There wasn’t much of a design element to it and very little storage. Lucy was ready to change that – and transform the room into something more sophisticated and tranquil for both Rockwell and for guests (especially those with kids!). And to really bring that transformation to life, one of the things that needed to change was the lack of color and texture on the walls. When selecting the color palette, Lucy and One Kings Lane designer Nicole Fisher decided on a more neutral, contemporary style. They chose to avoid the primary colors, which are too often utilized in children’s rooms and playrooms. Instead, they chose to have Paintzen paint the walls in a cozy gray with warm beige undertones. (Try PPG ‘Slate Pebble’ for a similar look!) It created a perfect backdrop for the decor selected for the room, which included a tepee for Rockwell, some Tribal-inspired artwork, Moroccan woven baskets, and some framed artwork. To add texture to the space, Paintzen also installed wallpaper on two of the walls. The wallpaper pattern involved muted blues and grays to add subtle color and a slight contrast to the rest of the walls. Take a closer look at this smartly designed space, featuring a beautiful neutral color palette and lots of exciting textures!

APD was hired to update the kitchen, living room, primary bathroom and bedroom, and laundry room in this suburban townhome. The design brought an aesthetic that incorporated a fresh updated and current take on traditional while remaining timeless and classic. The kitchen layout moved cooking to the exterior wall providing a beautiful range and hood moment. Removing an existing peninsula and re-orienting the island orientation provided a functional floorplan while adding extra storage in the same square footage. A specific design request from the client was bar cabinetry integrated into the stair railing, and we could not be more thrilled with how it came together! The primary bathroom experienced a major overhaul by relocating both the shower and double vanities and removing an un-used soaker tub. The design added linen storage and seated beauty vanity while expanding the shower to a luxurious size. Dimensional tile at the shower accent wall relates to the dimensional tile at the kitchen backsplash without matching the two spaces to each other while tones of cream, taupe, and warm woods with touches of gray are a cohesive thread throughout.

Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland Maine with ceramic backsplash and gray countertops

Example of a large beach style medium tone wood floor dining room design in Vancouver with gray walls

Leon Winkowski
Farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Dining room - rustic dark wood floor dining room idea in Denver with white walls

Fred Rollison Photography
Example of a classic bedroom design in Atlanta with beige walls

Casey Dunn Photography
Huge elegant master claw-foot bathtub photo in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a tuscan bedroom design in Tampa

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in Other with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace

SV Photography, Shay Vitech
Inspiration for a transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a coastal master green tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, single-sink and wainscoting corner shower remodel in Boston with green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets