This kitchen takes a different approach, with white cabinetry, a white marble countertop and white hanging lights. However continuing with the navy trend, there are navy and black countertop stools perfect for a breakfast bar or a quick snack.

Inspiration for a coastal blue tile and white tile beige floor and single-sink alcove bathtub remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Summer blooming perennials and ornamental grasses frame in the back yard. Design and photo by Bob Trainor
Greenhouse - large traditional detached greenhouse idea in Boston

Michael Hsu
Large urban look-out carpeted and gray floor basement photo in Austin with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Minneapolis with brown walls

Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office library remodel in San Francisco with blue walls

Mid-sized trendy backyard patio kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Exterior of the remodeled barn. -Randal Bye
Large farmhouse red three-story wood gable roof photo in Philadelphia

Travis Wayne Baker
Inspiration for a cottage u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Austin with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Cabinet paint color - Gray Huskie by Benjamin Moore Floors - French Oak from California Classics, Mediterranean Collection Pendants - Circa Lighting Suspended Shelves - Brandino www.brandinobrass.com

Point West
Example of a beach style carpeted bedroom design in Grand Rapids with gray walls

Photo by Kevin Meechan
Entryway - craftsman entryway idea with yellow walls

Contractor: Windover Construction, LLC Photographer: Shelly Harrison Photography
Bedroom - traditional light wood floor bedroom idea in Boston with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a large timeless galley ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island and brown countertops

Transitional dutch front door photo in Grand Rapids with a white front door and gray walls

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley Exposed brick walls, dark joinery and contrasting textures and soft furnishings allows this space to have a lovely homely feel while still being a contemporary family home. A wood burning fire in the sitting area creates a toasty corner, even in an open plan room. A multi use space for entertaining and family life this project is still a hit, and a favourite of ours and the public. The space can be opened up to bring the outside, in. By opening up the huge sliding glazed doors onto the patio you create an even larger space where life can spill out into the garden, and equally lets nature into the home with a breath of fresh air. The pendant lights above the table from John Lewis – William Bottle Glass Pendants from the Croft collection £130 each. These are such simple lights with a hint of detail and a slightly industrial feel ties in beautifully with the metal star table lamp on the bespoke side table.

A glam whole house makeover by JWS Interiors, a Metro DC-based interior designer. For those out of state, JWS Interiors offers EDecor services. Glam bedroom

Inspiration for a mediterranean beige one-story exterior home remodel in Miami