Photo Credit: Warren Jagger
Large elegant open concept living room photo in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Spacecrafting
Elegant dark wood floor home design photo in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a media wall

Casey Dunn
Example of a trendy formal living room design in Austin with a ribbon fireplace and white walls

Rebecca Westover
Large elegant formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Lucas Allen
Example of a beach style formal and enclosed living room design in Jacksonville with white walls and no tv

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Living room - large modern open concept porcelain tile living room idea in San Francisco with a bar, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Clark Dugger Photography
Example of a large trendy master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Open oak shelves sit either side of the fireplace over closed base cabinets, giving the wall display and storage in one run. A round mirror above the firebox bounces light back from the side window.

Ruby and Peach Photography
Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Nashville with white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Nashville with gray walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a shiplap fireplace

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a timeless open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Example of a farmhouse formal living room design in Seattle with gray walls and a standard fireplace

The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch

Photography: Melissa Preston
Patio - traditional patio idea in Dallas with a fire pit and a pergola

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Las Vegas with beige walls, a stone fireplace and a two-sided fireplace

Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

Two sofas flank a fireplace. The sofas are actually outdoor synthetic woven material, with Sunbrella cushions. Coordinating throw pillows add variety and a coordinating color pop.

Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Dallas with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv