Carla Miller Design West Ltd Central Minnesota Premier Residential & Commercial Interior Designer
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless wooden l-shaped staircase remodel in Minneapolis with painted risers

Mid-sized arts and crafts gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile powder room photo in Raleigh with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Josiah Zukwoski
Inspiration for a modern staircase remodel in Portland

Multiple layers of drywall create this tiered effect on the ceiling. This technique breaks up a large flat ceiling and actually can make a low ceiling appear taller.

Enclosed kitchen - small contemporary u-shaped cement tile floor and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, tile countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a modern bathroom remodel in San Francisco

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Trendy home design photo in New York

This project is an exhilarating exploration into function, simplicity, and the beauty of a white palette. Our wonderful client and friend was seeking a massive upgrade to a newly purchased home and had hopes of integrating her European inspired aesthetic throughout. At the forefront of consideration was clean-lined simplicity, and this concept is evident in every space in the home. The highlight of the project is the heart of the home: the kitchen. We integrated smooth, sleek, white slab cabinetry to create a functional kitchen with minimal door details and upgraded modernity. The cabinets are topped with concrete-look quartz from Caesarstone; a welcome soft contrast that further emphasizes the contemporary approach we took. The backsplash is a simple and elongated white subway paired against white grout for a modernist grid that virtually melts into the background. Taking the kitchen far outside of its intended footprint, we created a floating island with a waterfall countertop that can house critical cooking fixtures on one side and adequate seating on the other. The island is backed by a dramatic exotic wood countertop that extends into a full wall splash reaching the ceiling. Pops of black and high-gloss finishes in appliances add a touch of drama in an otherwise white field. The entire main level has new hickory floors in a natural finish, allowing the gorgeous variation of the wood to shine. Also included on the main level is a re-face to the living room fireplace, powder room, and upgrades to all walls and lighting. Upstairs, we created two critical retreats: a warm Mediterranean inspired bathroom for the client's mother, and the master bathroom. In the mother's bathroom, we covered the floors and a large accent wall with dramatic travertine tile in a bold Versailles pattern. We paired this highly traditional tile with sleek contemporary floating vanities and dark fixtures for contrast. The shower features a slab quartz base and thin profile glass door. In the master bath, we welcomed drama and explored space planning and material use adventurously. Keeping with the quiet monochromatic palette, we integrated all black and white into our bathroom concept. The floors are covered with large format graphic tiles in a deco pattern that reach through every part of the space. At the vanity area, high gloss white floating vanities offer separate space for his/her use. Tall linear LED fixtures provide ample lighting and illuminate another grid pattern backsplash that runs floor to ceiling. The show-stopping bathtub is a square steel soaker tub that nestles quietly between windows in the bathroom's far corner. We paired this tub with an unapologetic tub filler that is bold and large in scale. Next to the tub, an open shower is adorned with a full expanse of white grid subway tile, a slab quartz shower base, and sleek steel fixtures. This project was exciting and inspiring in its ability to push the boundaries of simplicity and quietude in color. We love the result and are so thrilled that our wonderful clients can enjoy this home for years to come!

sloping ceiling highlight the modernist interior geometry, featuring an open floor plan, expansive glass, and vaulted ceilings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized formal and open concept vaulted ceiling living room remodel in Orange County with white walls and a wood fireplace surround

Jennifer Davenport
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

This brilliant chandelier makes the room
Inspiration for a small transitional light wood floor powder room remodel in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Craftsman exterior home idea in Orange County

Inspiration for a transitional wooden u-shaped glass railing staircase remodel in Dallas with painted risers

Cortile Toscano is a 6,200-square-foot Italian country villa in Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, designed and built as Todd and Dana Sweaney’s personal residence. Authentic materials and artisan details include clay roof tiles, natural stone, exposed timber beams, handcrafted cabinetry, and plasterwork. Courtyards, balconies, a resort-style pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and Tuscan-inspired landscape elements extend the architecture into seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Close-up of the faux walnut--would you think this is paint?!
Example of a country home office design in Dallas

This koi pond has several waterfalls that cascade into the large pond from both sides. Wonderful lily pads and other foliage provide an amazing backdrop to enjoy the magnificent koi.