Photo © Bruce Damonte

Photo: Faith Towers Media © 2016 Houzz
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in New York

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic home office remodel in New York

Photo courtesy of Kohler

Photography by Thomas Kuoh
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in San Francisco

Home office - coastal home office idea in Miami

Greg Powers
Example of a trendy loft-style medium tone wood floor family room library design in DC Metro with white walls and no tv

Keith LeBlanc
Mid-sized minimalist backyard deck photo in Boston with no cover

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.

Example of a trendy freestanding desk dark wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper home office design in Los Angeles with blue walls

This work station allows for storage of office supplies as well as a place for kids or adults to work.
Example of a transitional home office design in Minneapolis

'Carmello' tomatoes growing in a large terra-cotta pot. Photo by Steve Masley
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in San Francisco.

A well organized spice drawer keeps everything within reaching. Hardware shown: Canopy Cup in Bedford Brass available exclusively at The Home Depot
Home design - small traditional galley light wood floor home design idea in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Home design - mid-century modern home design idea in San Francisco

The look of hardwood flooring is now available outdoors with this wood look-a-like patio slab made of concrete. The Borealis paving slab is available in 5” and 10” wide slabs. These patio stones are being called trompe-l’oeils by industry professionals; it will have you guessing whether it’s hardwood or concrete. Borealis looks and feels like wood planks, is offered in three alluring colors and most importantly, it's maintenance-free. That means no deck staining, wood-treating or wood-rotting, ever. Whether it’s your poolside, front porch, backyard deck, or patio, Borealis brings the appealing esthetics of natural wood to your backyard in a weather-proof, maintenance-free way. Check out our website to shop the look! Or, check out the estimation tool on our website to get an idea of how much a similar project could cost you! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/borealis-slab/

Photography by Laurey Glenn
Mid-sized cottage stone porch container garden photo in Richmond with a roof extension

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor entry hall design in Boston with white walls and a white front door

White matt kitchen with grey anthracite kitchen island.
Kitchen - huge contemporary single-wall kitchen idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash and an island

New Kährs Chevron – chic, classic looks with a modern twist. Kährs has introduced a new patterned wood floor collection for Spring 2016. Offered in four on-trend colour tones, new Chevron creates a classical parquet-look with speed and ease. Matching frameboards can then be used around the edge of a room, to create a border for the stunning design. Unlike traditional parquet staves which are glued down piece-by-piece, Kährs’ Chevron has a modern, plank format – measuring 1848x300x15mm - which is fast to install. The angled chevron pattern and ingenious ‘parallelogram’ short ends create the continuous V-shaped design, which is further emphasized by a bevelled edge. All boards are brushed to create a tactile lived-in look, which complements the warm white, weathered grey, classic brown and dark brown colour tones and the lively oak graining. Kährs Chevron has a multi-layered construction, made up of a sustainable oak surface layer and a plywood core. This eco-friendly, engineered format makes the floor more stable and ideal for installation over underfloor heating.