Trendy staircase photo in San Francisco

Emily Redfield
Example of a huge transitional foyer design in Denver

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Reagen Taylor
Inspiration for a small 1950s master white tile and ceramic tile medium tone wood floor walk-in shower remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Alan Williams Photography
Shed - contemporary shed idea in London

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Jesse Snyder
Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile and marble tile slate floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, soapstone countertops and a hinged shower door

Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Interiors & Photo Styling: Lucy Interior Design | Susan Gilmore Photography
Example of a trendy ceramic tile and blue tile powder room design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a vessel sink and white countertops

Cesar Rubio
Example of a country medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mediterranean exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Karen Tropea
Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with distressed cabinets, marble countertops, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink

Foyer - mid-sized farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor foyer idea in Boise with white walls and a white front door

Small southwest deck photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. White tile walls are offset by flooring with a rustic appeal. While wooden flooring is not considered the best choice for a full bath, the Ciacchis installed ceramic tile made to mimic the effect of reclaimed timbers. Flocks of flamingos adorn the tops of the walls, offering a light-hearted contrast to the areas below. Flooring: Natural Timber Ash by Select Styles, Lowe's; wallpaper: Blue Flamingo, Anthropologie Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

A serene blue wall color echoes a summer sky.
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse bathroom design in Milwaukee with open cabinets, blue walls, a trough sink and wood countertops

Kimberly Gavin Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master concrete floor bedroom remodel in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo by Kay Kim/Rill Architects
Arts and crafts family room photo in DC Metro

Photo Credit: Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a transitional white tile and subway tile multicolored floor alcove bathtub remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink

The beautiful shingle home was built several years prior, but progress stalled and the interior was never fully finished off, creating more of a weekend crash pad than second home. We had 4 months to fully furnish and accessorize the 4+ bedroom home before they hosted a large family reunion. We tackled a function problem first. The home, with its open floor plan, had multiple types of flooring, which only served to chop up the space. Worse, most of the flooring was cream carpet and not suitable for waterfront living. We replaced the mismatch with durable driftwood floors that will stand up to years of sandy feet and party spills. We selected and installed all the finishing touches - furniture, window treatments, accessories, bedding and art. And we beat our reunion deadline by a week, giving the homeowners a chance to enjoy it all to themselves before the guests arrived