• Custom designed loft bedroom • Furniture + accessory procurement • White platform bed - BoConcept • Custom linens - Fabricated by Stitch • Vintage Textile - Tony Kitz Gallery • Round dark wood nightstands - Halifax Ball • Table lamps - Post Kristit • Ghost chair - Kartell LCP Lounge • Tribal wood side table • Exposed brick wall

Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a small country open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

As a practical trend, formal dining spaces have largely become obsolete in favor of great, dynamic kitchens; however, bucking the movement, my young, but highly traditional client wanted to enjoy evening meals as a routine close to the family’s scattered and hectic days. Ceilings are christened a whisper of a blush to inspire relaxed conversation under the halo of a warm glow. The traditional table and chairs are the yield of a highly juried online treasure hunt. Each piece is meticulously refinished in an updated stain more reflective of the young homeowners. Performance fabric is used on the chairs to ensure ease of cleanability to combat daily use by children and young adults. Walls are clad in a cut velvet and metallic animal print wallpaper to add subtle nostalgia from eras gone by. Millwork is freshly painted in a semi-gloss alabaster to offer relief from the wallpaper and ceiling. The opulent, antique-inspired chandelier is the dazzling focal point with draped crystal beading. Linen drapery panels seamlessly silhouette the cozy window seat. Cleanable yet regal velvet fabric upholstered cushions, ornamented with a braided trim add a final pop of elegance.

A cozy, modern, family-friendly living room in calming blues and grays by designer Emily Hughes IIDA. Emily played up textures in the wall decor, poufs and area rug with raised pattern. The Lee Industires chairs and sofa are upholstered in outdoor, washable fabric that will wear well and is easy to clean for the family with small children. Photography by Jaimy Ellis.

Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structure's wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.

The green woven fabric on the upholstered bed adds a punch of color. Navy and white bedding is classic and easy care. The rush stools at the foot of the bed add texture and a natural element. Nickel wall mounted lamps provide light in the perfect place for bedtime reading. A plaid throw blanket is washable wool.

When the client spoke with the Delaney Window Fashions LLC workroom designer about the creation of a unique, Hawaiian-themed child’s bedroom, the bright pink and orange paint was already in place, along with the hibiscus floral fabric border. The impetus for the additional work was the transition from a baby’s room with a crib to a little girl’s room with a full-size bed. Although the room was started, it was far from complete. With a limited amount of the client’s floral fabric, which had subsequently been discontinued, the designer created bedding and pillows and constructed a Hawaiian-themed bed canopy with lights. The homeowner wanted the bedding to be washable but not quilted and the bed crown to be light weight. A tailored, center-pleat bed skirt was created first. The remaining fabric, along with an accent fabric was used to create a comforter, envelope and bolster pillows. The comforter was created with two mitered corners; and micro-cording was purposely added around the middle section to hide the seam.The middle section was hand tacked to secure comforter layers for laundering. To finish the bedding, a tiki hut-inspired bed crown was created, which was challenging because the material had to be light weight. Including LED garland added a fun and whimsical element. With child safety in mind, shirred tulle panels were attached to the back and sides of the crown. In this way, the lights were visible, but not accessible to the child. The project was a success, and the client loves the room. The child’s lighted tiki hut bed crown provided a cozy environment for nightly bedtime stories. It made for one happy little girl! This project was applied for a competition. Photographer: Simona Buna

Freestanding bathtub - contemporary black and white tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a floating vanity

Cottage by Marth's Vieyard Interior Design, Liz Stiving Nichols, designer, photographs by Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Werner Straube
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor dining room remodel in Chicago with beige walls

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Smokestack Gray - Regal Wall Satin, Flat Latex (Benjamin Moore) Cabinetry Color: Smokestack Gray - Regal Wall Satin, Flat Latex (Benjamin Moore) Cabinetry Hardware: 7" Brushed Brass - Lewis Dolin Counter Surface: Marble slab Window Treatment Fabric: Ikat Ocean - Laura Lienhard Desk Chair: Antique (reupholstered and repainted) Light Fixture: Circa Lighting

Photography by Matt Sartain
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor laundry closet photo in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, shaker cabinets, white countertops and white walls

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Open concept kitchen - transitional open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A cozy, modern, family-friendly living room in calming blues and grays by designer Emily Hughes IIDA. Emily played up textures in the wall decor, poufs and area rug with raised pattern. The Lee Industires chairs and sofa are upholstered in outdoor, washable fabric that will wear well and is easy to clean for the family with small children. Photography by Jaimy Ellis.

Wing Wong/Memories TTLherringbone
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional slate floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in New York

A cozy, modern, family-friendly living room in calming blues and grays by designer Emily Hughes IIDA. Emily played up textures in the wall decor, poufs and area rug with raised pattern. The Lee Industires chairs and sofa are upholstered in outdoor, washable fabric that will wear well and is easy to clean for the family with small children. Photography by Jaimy Ellis.

Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
Mid-sized beach style enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls and a wall-mounted tv