photos by Steve Chenn
Elegant family room photo in Houston with beige walls

This family collection of light fixtures: aren't they reminiscent of bells? White and greys dominate the crisp, restful palette. Then here comes the pop! Orange is the colour of joy and creativity, added as an accent to set off the metal and neutrals. Judicious use of big colours brings personality and warmth to utilitarian spaces without needing to physically turn up the thermostat. (Rob Moroto, Calgary Photos)

Bathroom - contemporary beige floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

Laneway House by Smallworks -- www.smallworks.ca
Small elegant single-wall kitchen photo in Vancouver with white cabinets, blue backsplash and an island

Example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large tuscan l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen design in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, marble backsplash and white countertops

A turn-of-the-century farmhouse gets a facelift for a modern young family. Photo by: Olson Photographic Design assistant: Jennifer Lattanzi
Transitional light wood floor family room photo in Bridgeport with beige walls

Cabinets: Centerpoint Cabinets, KithKitchens (Bright White with Brushed Gray Glaze) Black splash: Savannah Surfaces (Venatto Grigio Herringbone) Perimeter: Caesarstone (Alpine Mist Honed) Island Countertop: Precision Granite & Marble- Cygnus Leather Appliances: Ferguson, Kitchenaid Sink: Ferguson, Kohler Pendants: Circa Lighting

Open concept kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and an island

Rob Atkins Photography
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island and marble backsplash

Thomas Loof
Alcove shower - small transitional 3/4 white tile and stone tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in New York with a pedestal sink and white walls

This bathroom is the perfect example of how warm woods won't darken your space! With white and blue accents, this master bath is both light and airy. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

Photo: Eric Piasecki/OTTO. Stylist: Emily Rickard
Example of a transitional master bedroom design in New York with blue walls

This basement renovation is a movie-lover's dream. It includes a wet bar, large comfortable sectional and a large screen and projector.
Basement - mid-sized modern look-out carpeted and gray floor basement idea in Boston with gray walls

Photographer: Jamie Salomon Cabinetry: Jewett Farms
Example of a beach style white tile bathroom design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

The shower features a rain shower head, a shower head and handshower, a shower niche, and a shower hook mounted on the exterior of the glass shower wall. A subtle gray patterned large format tile is on the bathroom floor, shower walls, and ceiling, and there is gray marble hex tile on the shower floor and the back of the shower niche.

Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor living room remodel in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a huge transitional galley limestone floor and black floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, white countertops and gray cabinets

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Grand Rapids