A custom millwork piece in the living room was designed to house an entertainment center, work space, and mud room storage for this 1700 square foot loft in Tribeca. Reclaimed gray wood clads the storage and compliments the gray leather desk. Blackened Steel works with the gray material palette at the desk wall and entertainment area. An island with customization for the family dog completes the large, open kitchen. The floors were ebonized to emphasize the raw materials in the space.

Tricia Shay Photography
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Inspiration for a large country light wood floor and beige floor dining room remodel in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Photo: Lance Gerber
Inspiration for a small contemporary formal and open concept travertine floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Angela Brown Photography
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Earthy colors used work well with the walls of windows showing foliage from outside while maintaing a simple elegance. Use of an aqua accent color captures the feel of the water view while giving this family room a warm and dramatic feel. Photography by Robert Brantley.

Doug Hill Photography
Large transitional built-in desk light wood floor study room photo in Los Angeles with yellow walls and no fireplace

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Office at W Penthouse condo. Leather-wrapped desk surface. Suspended shelving in steel armatures with oak shelves designed by Cravotta Interiors. Surface mounted lights by Urban Electric Co.

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Photography: Mars Photo and Design. Every square inch of this small basement remodel is utilized. This recessed space provides the perfect area for a small desk and shelving so the kids don't have to fight over desk space. Basement remodel was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Gordon King Photography
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