Living room - transitional dark wood floor living room idea in Nashville with blue walls

The metal screen folds up to create a solar shade on the south façade, and in some areas a reflecting pool mirrors the overhang in shape and size. Photography by Andrew Fabin

Inspiration for a southwestern hillside stone landscaping in Denver.

Example of a mid-sized 1960s gray one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Minneapolis with a shed roof

Tom Zikas Photography
Large mountain style master ceramic tile and brown tile slate floor alcove shower photo in Sacramento with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

This kitchen was fabricated by Lapptops and the cabinets were done by King's Woodwork! http://lapptops.net/ The island in this kitchen features Ice Brown (Alaska White) granite which blends well with the cabinets and floors. Search "bordeaux" granite, see more granite of this family or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Holger Obenaus
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor family room remodel in Charleston with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Chris Little Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Atlanta with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and a niche

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white countertops, turquoise cabinets and window backsplash

Peter Rymwid
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances

The Kingsley plan is an open layout ranch with three bedrooms and two baths. A second floor bonus room option is available, with several layouts. The large family room and formal dining room are open to one another, and connected to the kitchen with a serving/dining counter. The breakfast area is surrounded by natural light. A covered patio is included at the rear of the home and sheltered by the primary bedroom and breakfast area wings of the house for maximum privacy. The garage connects to the house via the utility room, and a pantry, coat closet and optional drop zone keep everyone organized entering the kitchen and living spaces of the home. The primary suite overlooks the rear yard and includes a spacious bedroom, a luxury bath with garden tub, separate shower, feature window, double vanity, enclosed commode with linen closet, and a large closet. A four foot primary bedroom extension is available. Additional luxury bath options are available, as shown in this model home. Bedrooms two and three share a bath and are accessed by a hall off the entry. Exterior details include a hip roof and covered entry.

General Contractor: Hagstrom Builders | Photos: Corey Gaffer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional wooden l-shaped staircase remodel in Minneapolis with painted risers

Elizabeth Kelley Photography
Farmhouse gray two-story board and batten exterior home photo in Grand Rapids

A beachfront new construction home on Wells Beach. A collaboration with R. Moody and Sons construction. Photographs by James R. Salomon.
Example of a mid-sized beach style master medium tone wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in Portland Maine with white walls

blue lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, drum shade pendant, clerestory cabinets, glass front cabinets, mixed cabinetry, paneled refrigerator, picket tile accent wall, stacked cabinetry, stacked ovens, stainless rangehood,

Ryan Syphers
Example of an island style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' room design in Hawaii with blue walls

Angle Eye Photography
Farmhouse beige two-story stone gable roof photo in Philadelphia

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a cottage galley concrete floor, gray floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, limestone backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit