Powder rooms provide an opportunity to express yourself. Even a space with budget fittings can be dressed up to look elegant and fun. Dark colors make the room look larger - and don't forget the ceiing! Photo by Robin Lechner Designs

Matt Delphenich
Small minimalist dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, paneled appliances and an island

A niche in the wall next to the sink disappears when the closet door slides in front of it.
Small danish home design photo

Blue and pink are the perfect pair in this light and cheerful dining room. Consoles on either side of the room create flexible storage for entertaining and serving. The floral embroidered drapery fabric matches the outside dining chair fabric for an extra level of cohesion. Pops of blue are interspersed throughout in the chairs, wallpaper and lacquer ceiling. Photography: Vivian Johnson

Michael Moran/OTTO photography We took a predictable suburban spec house and transformed it into a unique home of enduring value and family-centered design. The existing footprint was expanded where it needed it most: in the family and kitchen area, creating a large square room with open views to a protected nature preserve abutting the property. An unexpected glass canopy and teak entry door are clues that what lies beyond is hardly commonplace. The design challenge was to infuse modern-day functionality and architectural quality into a spec house. Working in partnership with Gary Cruz Studio, we designed the pared down, art-filled interiors with the goal of creating comfortable, purposeful living environments. We also sought to integrate the existing pool and rear deck into the overall building design, extending the usable space outside as a screened-in porch, a dining terrace, and a seating area around a stone fire pit.

Example of a large trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Dedicated laundry room - traditional dedicated laundry room idea with a drop-in sink, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and raised-panel cabinets

Westlake Village bohemian teen bedroom. Doug Hill Photography.
Bedroom and large cottage chic girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom photo in Los Angeles with green walls

Dark floors and blue bookcases in the media center.
Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Sacramento with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Warren Jagger Photography
French country beige two-story stone house exterior photo in New York with a hip roof and a tile roof

Master bathroom with steam shower and jetted tub - two, separated vanities Rocky Point Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master beige tile and subway tile ceramic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Calgary with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

When you walk in this room you see drama. Our deep gray leather sofa and navy recliner anchor this tall and bright room, while our rad patterned chair and ottoman give a warm and much needed break in the solid fabrics.

This is an example of a large traditional side yard stone garden path in Portland.

phillip harris
Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in San Francisco

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Graffiti Wallpaper by Jimmie Martin California www.jimmiemartincalifornia.com Photo Credit: www.rickschultz.co.uk
Trendy dining room photo in London with multicolored walls

Elegant look-out carpeted basement photo with a brick fireplace and a standard fireplace

White appliances give a sleek contemporary look to the kitchen. The Key West Dream granite is neutral with touches of all the colors used throughout the apartment. The floor is a beige porcelain. Photo by Robin Lechner Designs