This is an example of a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard brick landscaping in Orange County for summer.

Inspiration for a small coastal mosaic tile floor, multicolored floor and wallpaper powder room remodel in Wichita with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multicolored walls, quartz countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Star Ceiling Bathroom with fiber optics and LED lights. Floating acoustic panels with a shooting stars.

Mark Dodds
Inspiration for a tropical home design remodel in Miami

A detail of the shower controls on the penny tile background John Buchbinder
Minimalist bathroom photo in New York with a console sink

Trendy basement photo in Omaha

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

Kristen Austin Photographer This is a close up of a smaller waterfall in Boyne City. The aim of this project is to make the lake view house feel more connected to the lovely views of Lake Charlevoix.

Bradwell Construction & Design custom tile shower with mosaic detail
Example of a transitional bathroom design in Atlanta

Inspiration for a country kitchen remodel in Dallas

Uri Vaknin
Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Los Angeles

Client: Private Residence In East London Brief: To supply & install grey herringbone carpet with whipped black edges to stairs and areas
Example of a trendy carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase design in London with carpeted risers

Flush Cold Air Return covers are a gorgeous alternative to standard cold air return covers. These are easy to install and available at great prices. Available in permanent (shown here) and a removable option is also available. Two Sizes available.

Client: Private Residence In South London Brief: To supply & install sisal carpet to areas
Living room - rustic living room idea in London

LIVING ROOM This week’s post features our Lake Forest Freshen Up: Living Room + Dining Room for the homeowners who relocated from California. The first thing we did was remove a large built-in along the longest wall and re-orient the television to a shorter wall. This allowed us to place the sofa which is the largest piece of furniture along the long wall and made the traffic flow from the Foyer to the Kitchen much easier. Now the beautiful stone fireplace is the focal point and the seating arrangement is cozy. We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Tony Taupe (SW7039). The mantle was originally white so we warmed it up with Sherwin Williams’ Gauntlet Gray (SW7019). We kept the upholstery neutral with warm gray tones and added pops of turquoise and silver. We tackled the large angled wall with an oversized print in vivid blues and greens. The extra tall contemporary lamps balance out the artwork. I love the end tables with the mixture of metal and wood, but my favorite piece is the leather ottoman with slide tray – it’s gorgeous and functional! The homeowner’s curio cabinet was the perfect scale for this wall and her art glass collection bring more color into the space. The large octagonal mirror was perfect for above the mantle. The homeowner wanted something unique to accessorize the mantle, and these “oil cans” fit the bill. A geometric fireplace screen completes the look. The hand hooked rug with its subtle pattern and touches of gray and turquoise ground the seating area and brings lots of warmth to the room. DINING ROOM There are only 2 walls in this Dining Room so we wanted to add a strong color with Sherwin Williams’ Cadet (SW9143). Utilizing the homeowners’ existing furniture, we added artwork that pops off the wall, a modern rug which adds interest and softness, and this stunning chandelier which adds a focal point and lots of bling! The Lake Forest Freshen Up: Living Room + Dining Room really reflects the homeowners’ transitional style, and the color palette is sophisticated and inviting. Enjoy!