Photos By; Nate Grant
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard wood fence landscaping in Portland.

Photo Credits: Stacy Goldberg
Example of a classic dining room design in DC Metro with white walls

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a coastal galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

One of the standout trends our designers emphasize is the rise of furniture featuring exposed wood bases. While sofas, sectionals, and lounge chairs typically have upholstered bases and front rails, more manufacturers and designers are now opting to showcase the wood bases. This intentional design choice adds a contemporary twist and introduces more natural materials into your space. Furniture with exposed wood bases effortlessly infuses an organic warmth and elevates the designer-inspired style in your home. Exposed wood furniture highlights its natural beauty, adding dimension to your room without overwhelming it. The versatile allure of wood can unify a space, providing a cohesive and sophisticated look. Additionally, exposed wood bases are durable, with hardwood construction ensuring they can withstand years of use. If this modern, organic trend resonates with you, our designers recommend exploring the stylish Lyra Sofa Group.

This bright and beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen incorporates a beautiful custom made wood hood with white upper cabinets and a dramatic black base cabinet from Kraftmaid.

This stunning pool has an Antigua Pebble finish, tanning ledge and 5 bar seats. The L-shaped, open-air cabana houses an outdoor living room with a custom fire table, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a sink, refrigerator, wine cooler and grill, a spacious dining and bar area with leathered granite counter tops and a spa like bathroom with an outdoor shower making it perfect for entertaining both small family cookouts and large parties.

Custom cabinet hardware and metal range hood make this rustic mountain kitchen a centerpiece in the house.
Mountain style l-shaped kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets

Elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - cottage l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photography by Travis Bechtel
Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in Kansas City with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

COA transformed this San Francisco home into a more beautiful, spacious, light-filled and comfortable space by redesigning the back of the house to create an open format kitchen/dining area with modern amenities. Photos: Helynn Ospina Photography

Inspiration for a modern light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

Modern Transitional residence blending a tall white stucco gable with a slim vertical slot window and large format two story black steel frame glazing on the left against a lower hipped roof volume with grey stone panel base, dark asphalt shingle roof, shed dormers, and black bracket corbels on the right. A dark wood two-car garage door sits flush in the stone base beside a black steel frame glass entry door under a flat canopy.

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama Pendants: Solitaire by Niche Modern Medicine Cabinet: Kohler Wall Tile: Graphite Cleft Slate by Stone Source Floor Tile: Spa White Velvet by Stone Source Floor Mats: Teak Floor Mat by CB2 Basin: Larissa by Toto Faucet: Zuchetti Vanity: Custom Teak veneer ~5'0" x 22" Tub: Nexus by Toto

Lisa Monteagudo - Photographer
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Ty Cole Photography
Trendy kitchen/dining room combo photo in DC Metro with white walls and no fireplace

Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. HGTV Smart Home 2013
Large island style wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase photo in Jacksonville with blue walls and tile risers

Jonathan Raith Inc. - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography Shakuff - Lighting
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Boston with white walls

This kitchen was in a home dating from the early 20th century and located in the Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle. It is u-shaped with an island in the center topped with a zinc counter. Black and white tile was used on the floor in a tradition pattern with hexagon as the inset and a black and white border with a square mosaic around the perimeter framing the island. Cabinetry is inset traditional style with the hardware on the exterior. the base of each cabinet is framed with a footed detail. Base cabinet were painted with teal, upper cabinets are white and the full height cabinets are mahogany which is used throughout the residence. A tradition style faucet was used with the pull out attached. Cup pulls are used on the drawers and knobs have a back plate.