Downs vinyl flooring offers rich, natural wood and stone looks with waterproof long-term protection in a premium performance luxury vinyl tile. Perfect in rooms where other surfaces won't stand up, like kitchen and baths.

Patricia Burke
Huge elegant single-wall travertine floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and brown countertops

When you don't have a $75,000 budget and like the quality of your cabinets and layout, a great option is a significant material and color update. For about $30,000 we installed new counters and backsplash, sleeker lighting, and painted the cherry cabinets. The goal was to create a fresh look, while still preserving natural elements. Painting the cabinets white brightens up a small, functional kitchen. Updating the dark granite with a lighter, open patterned quartzite, for the counters and full backsplash creates a classic, but sleek look. Accessorizing cabinets with polished nickel hardware and adding a geometric pattern in cooler colors for window treatments are the finishing touches.

Bedroom - large victorian master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Home design - traditional home design idea in Portland

When you don't have a $75,000 budget and like the quality of your cabinets and layout, a great option is a significant material and color update. For about $30,000 we installed new counters and backsplash, sleeker lighting, and painted the cherry cabinets. The goal was to create a fresh look, while still preserving natural elements. Painting the cabinets white brightens up a small, functional kitchen. Updating the dark granite with a lighter, open patterned quartzite, for the counters and full backsplash creates a classic, but sleek look. Accessorizing cabinets with polished nickel hardware and adding a geometric pattern in cooler colors for window treatments are the finishing touches.

Elegant master light wood floor bedroom photo in Nashville with gray walls and no fireplace

A charming Airbnb, favorite restaurant, cozy coffee house, or a piece of artwork can all serve as design inspiration for your decor. How wonderful would it be to bring the colors, patterns, shapes, fabrics, or textures of those beloved places or things into your own home? That is exactly what Janet Aurora’s client was hoping to do. Her favorite restaurant, The Ivy Chelsea Garden, is located in London and features tufted leather sofas and benches, hues of salmon and sage, botanical patterns, and artwork surrounded by lush gardens and flowers. Take a look at how Janet used this point of inspiration in the client’s living room, dining room, entryway and study. ~ Dining Room ~ To accommodate space for a dining room table that would seat eight, we eliminated the existing fireplace. Janet custom designed a table with a beautiful wrought iron base and marble top, selected botanical prints for a gallery wall, and floral valances for the windows, all set against a fresh turquoise backdrop. ~ Living Room ~ Nods to The Ivy Chelsea Garden can be seen throughout the living room and entryway. A custom leather tufted sofa anchors the living room and compliments a beloved “Grandma’s chair” with crewel fabric, which was restored to its former beauty. Walls painted with Benjamin Moore’s Dreamcatcher 640 and dark salmon hued draperies create a color palette that is strikingly similar to the al fresco setting in London. In the entryway, floral patterned wallpaper introduces the garden fresh theme seen throughout the home. ~ The Study ~ Janet transformed an existing bedroom into a study by claiming the space from two reach-in closets to create custom built-ins with lighting. Many of the homeowner’s own furnishings were used in this room, but Janet added a much-needed reading chair in turquoise to bring a nice pop of color, window treatments, and an area rug to tie the space together. Benjamin Moore’s Deep Mauve was used on the walls and Ruby Dusk was added to the back of the cabinetry to add depth and interest. We also added French doors that lead out to a small balcony for a place to take a break or have lunch. We love the way these spaces turned out and hope our clients will enjoy their spaces inspired by their favorite restaurant.

Over the holidays, 3 Day Blinds teamed up with Robeson Design to give their office a Window Makeover! We were thrilled to help Robeson Design make their workspace as beautiful as the homes they design.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest carpeted bedroom remodel in Chicago with no fireplace and yellow walls

Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed living room design

The Living Room draperies are softly complimented by the windsor pole mounted valances in the Kitchen. These rooms have just enough pattern and color to keep them interesting, but not too much to take away the relaxing quality. Photos taken by Carter Photography

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Example of a mid-sized classic open concept carpeted family room design in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

A charming Airbnb, favorite restaurant, cozy coffee house, or a piece of artwork can all serve as design inspiration for your decor. How wonderful would it be to bring the colors, patterns, shapes, fabrics, or textures of those beloved places or things into your own home? That is exactly what Janet Aurora’s client was hoping to do. Her favorite restaurant, The Ivy Chelsea Garden, is located in London and features tufted leather sofas and benches, hues of salmon and sage, botanical patterns, and artwork surrounded by lush gardens and flowers. Take a look at how Janet used this point of inspiration in the client’s living room, dining room, entryway and study. ~ Dining Room ~ To accommodate space for a dining room table that would seat eight, we eliminated the existing fireplace. Janet custom designed a table with a beautiful wrought iron base and marble top, selected botanical prints for a gallery wall, and floral valances for the windows, all set against a fresh turquoise backdrop. ~ Living Room ~ Nods to The Ivy Chelsea Garden can be seen throughout the living room and entryway. A custom leather tufted sofa anchors the living room and compliments a beloved “Grandma’s chair” with crewel fabric, which was restored to its former beauty. Walls painted with Benjamin Moore’s Dreamcatcher 640 and dark salmon hued draperies create a color palette that is strikingly similar to the al fresco setting in London. In the entryway, floral patterned wallpaper introduces the garden fresh theme seen throughout the home. ~ The Study ~ Janet transformed an existing bedroom into a study by claiming the space from two reach-in closets to create custom built-ins with lighting. Many of the homeowner’s own furnishings were used in this room, but Janet added a much-needed reading chair in turquoise to bring a nice pop of color, window treatments, and an area rug to tie the space together. Benjamin Moore’s Deep Mauve was used on the walls and Ruby Dusk was added to the back of the cabinetry to add depth and interest. We also added French doors that lead out to a small balcony for a place to take a break or have lunch. We love the way these spaces turned out and hope our clients will enjoy their spaces inspired by their favorite restaurant.

This Midnight Manor lounge blends nostalgic character with curated modern style. The space wraps guests in rich terracotta hues and whimsical paisley wallpaper, while powder-blue built-ins and a lush green valance introduce playful contrast. Deep velvet sofas offer warmth and texture, anchored by artful patterns and vintage-inspired lighting. Every element—from the layered textiles to the decorative accents—feels intentionally collected, creating a space that’s both inviting and expressive. A perfect retreat for conversation, reading, or reflection, this room celebrates eclectic elegance with a timeless twist.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Giving a nod to mid-century modern styling, we created a kitchen that is both simple and refined - with just a touch of detail. The beveled inner profile of the Nova door gives it distinction, while affording the client an easy cleanability. The vaulted ceiling, with skylight and large window demand a generous volume of cabinetry to be of proper proportion. A variety of island storage options (various depth pan and utensil drawers, a pullout pantry for oils and condiments, tray storage), plus a multi-purpose pantry cabinet, and a matching desk unit provide a wealth of storage options and unify the space. With the generous island, complete with cooktop and prep sink, the kitchen is perfect for this gourmet cook to entertain their guests. The client wanted a non-traditional top trim which would add both height and a broad horizontal line; we used a 7” high panel with applied bevel molding top and bottom. A bevel molding was also applied to the light valance: these bevel compliment the aesthetic module of the Nova door. The architect requested a large valance to house the electric window blind. The valance also incorporates light sconces which shine on the counter from a reasonable distance as the ceiling was so high; this was achieved using a matching Nova wainscot panel. The architect also wanted matching end panels on the island, yet the island cabinets did not match because they were different depths. On one side we provided 15” deep drawers and 15” wide side panel; on the opposite side we had a 24” deep pullout pantry with 15” wide side panel pulled to the front - so the question was, what to do with the 9” wide blank area? The solution: we had a 15” wide cabinet made with a 24” wide door that overlapped the blank area. By using touch latch hinges, it looks like a fixed panel flanked by two 15” panels. It’s amazing what Wood-Mode will make.

Large trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Game room - mid-sized transitional enclosed carpeted and gray floor game room idea in Columbus with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv