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Mid-sized farmhouse white two-story wood gable roof photo in Portland Maine

Example of a classic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Portland with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

When this 6,000-square-foot vacation home suffered water damage in its family room, the homeowners decided it was time to update the interiors at large. They wanted an elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable style that served their lives but also required a design that would preserve and enhance various existing details. To begin, we focused on the timeless and most interesting aspects of the existing design. Details such as Spanish tile floors in the entry and kitchen were kept, as were the dining room's spirited marine-blue combed walls, which were refinished to add even more depth. A beloved lacquered linen coffee table was also incorporated into the great room's updated design. To modernize the interior, we looked to the home's gorgeous water views, bringing in colors and textures that related to sand, sea, and sky. In the great room, for example, textured wall coverings, nubby linen, woven chairs, and a custom mosaic backsplash all refer to the natural colors and textures just outside. Likewise, a rose garden outside the master bedroom and study informed color selections there. We updated lighting and plumbing fixtures and added a mix of antique and new furnishings. In the great room, seating and tables were specified to fit multiple configurations – the sofa can be moved to a window bay to maximize summer views, for example, but can easily be moved by the fireplace during chillier months. Project designed by Boston interior design Dane Austin Design. Dane serves Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/oyster-harbors-estate

Holger Obenaus Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless custom-shaped and concrete paver infinity hot tub remodel in Charleston

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and gray floor kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Photography: Dustin Peck http://www.dustinpeckphoto.com/ http://www.houzz.com/pro/dpphoto/dustinpeckphotographyinc Designer: Susan Tollefsen http://www.susantinteriors.com/ http://www.houzz.com/pro/susu5/susan-tollefsen-interiors June/July 2016

Example of a classic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room design in Portland with gray walls

Philip Clayton-Thompson, Blackstone Edge Studios
Trendy light wood floor dining room photo in Other with beige walls

Inspiration for a country red two-story exterior home remodel in Burlington

Large elegant two-story wood exterior home photo in Minneapolis

The adjoining Dining Room and Family Room have great flow, but are easily separated with the French door (shown) and the double-wide pocket doors (not shown.) Space Planning and Cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Photography: Mick Hales, Greenworld Productions

On the inside of this classic ranch style home, a clean and neutral white was chosen as a wall color throughout to counteract the shady location. In the kitchen, skylights and large windows allow the outside in. The green of the Eggersmann cabinetry pops against the neutral background of the kitchen.

Karen Palmer Photographer / Design by Marcia Moore Design
Example of a mid-sized transitional glass tile and blue tile multicolored floor bathroom design in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Large center Island Pendant lights Relocated pantry
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a shabby-chic style landscaping in New York.

Mid-sized mountain style guest carpeted bedroom photo in Denver with beige walls, a tile fireplace and a corner fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in San Francisco

Living room - large contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room idea in New Orleans with white walls and no fireplace

Spacious and bright new kitchen with brass fixtures, shaker style cabinets, marble countertops. Magnolia Tudor residence, whole house remodel. Built by Blue Sound Construction, 2016. Photos: Alex Hayden