David Duncan Livingston
Open concept kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen - transitional l-shaped kitchen idea in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mark Woods
This is an example of a modern gravel landscaping in Seattle with a pergola.

This crisp and clean bathroom renovation boost bright white herringbone wall tile with a delicate matte black accent along the chair rail. the floors plan a leading roll with their unique pattern and the vanity adds warmth with its rich blue green color tone and is full of unique storage.

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Front door - 1950s front door idea in San Francisco with a yellow front door

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. A study in contrasts, this corner of the bedroom brings all aspects of the room's decor into one arrangement. White walls and upholstery act as a launchpad for a variety of textures and tones. Jennifer covered the chair in an upholstery class, and it now is a great spot to enjoy with windows open and a good book in hand. "It's just that 'place'," as she describes it. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Another view into her water closet calls attention to the variety of materials used. Designer: Debra Owens Photographer: Michael Hunter
Example of a trendy gray tile and mosaic tile toilet room design in Dallas with a two-piece toilet and brown walls

The location and placement of the Japanese Tea House is very specific and was based on mathematical, metaphysical and spiritual principles. This Tea House is an artistic version of an authentic style Tea House. It is meant to be a one of a kind art piece and yet has the functional capability of holding a traditional Tea ceremony. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Wide plank hickory flooring warms up a white kitchen. Floors sawn in the USA and available mill-direct from Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. Nationwide shipping. www.hullforest.com. Photo by Matt Delphenich Architectural Photography

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Example of a large classic two-story and backyard mixed siding multicolored patio design in Charleston with a hip roof, a fire pit and no cover

Living room - zen formal living room idea in Las Vegas with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Boston with beige walls, a tile fireplace and no tv

Family room - traditional light wood floor family room idea in New York with a standard fireplace and gray walls

Transitional kitchen photo in Cincinnati

Holland Photography - Cory Holland
Example of a transitional gender-neutral light wood floor playroom design in Seattle with gray walls

When our client came to us, she was stumped with how to turn her small living room into a cozy, useable family room. The living room and dining room blended together in a long and skinny open concept floor plan. It was difficult for our client to find furniture that fit the space well. It also left an awkward space between the living and dining areas that she didn’t know what to do with. She also needed help reimagining her office, which is situated right off the entry. She needed an eye-catching yet functional space to work from home. In the living room, we reimagined the fireplace surround and added built-ins so she and her family could store their large record collection, games, and books. We did a custom sofa to ensure it fits the space and maximized the seating. We added texture and pattern through accessories and balanced the sofa with two warm leather chairs. We updated the dining room furniture and added a little seating area to help connect the spaces. Now there is a permanent home for their record player and a cozy spot to curl up in when listening to music. For the office, we decided to add a pop of color, so it contrasted well with the neutral living space. The office also needed built-ins for our client’s large cookbook collection and a desk where she and her sons could rotate between work, homework, and computer games. We decided to add a bench seat to maximize space below the window and a lounge chair for additional seating.

Barn Garage at 271 Spring Island Drive; Photographs by Tom Jenkins
Example of a country red one-story gable roof design in Atlanta

Derek Sergison
Small minimalist 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile travertine floor and gray floor walk-in shower photo in Portland with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white walls

The private property means the owner can enjoy showering outdoors. Photo: Kyle Kinney
Deck - rustic deck idea in Seattle