D Gilbert
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Spacecrafting/Architectural Photography
Elegant family room photo in Minneapolis with a bar

Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Contemporary white four-story flat roof idea in Austin

Large elegant master white tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

Large farmhouse built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor home office photo in Salt Lake City with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless white tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Dallas with gray walls

From Plain to Fabulous A great thing about building a new home is that you are starting fresh. Being a Florida decorator, many of our clients are moving from the Northern or Mid-West states. We advise them to leave their often dark, large pieces of traditional furniture behind and just bring pieces that have value to them whether sentimental or monetary. This dining room was a pleasure because it was a clean slate with large windows letting in the morning sun. The floors are hand-scraped engineered wood in Brazilian walnut which give the entire home a warm feel to counteract the stark white walls. The home owners have a large art collection and specifically chose the white paint so that the paintings can be seen at their best and moved around the home easily. The owners host many dinner parties throughout the year and wanted a table that was virtually indestructible, and that visitors didn’t have to be careful with. This long Mango wood trestle table comfortably seats between eight and ten and has an antique grey, distressed look that is similar to driftwood. We alternated turquoise and light blue dining chairs for some contrast. An outstanding centerpiece for the room is a dazzling grey chandelier with an outstanding display of brilliant graphite crystals. Hundreds of faceted crystals are suspended from ten fluted glass arms. Wall sconces in chrome with grey linen shades were added and all the lighting is on dimmers for a choice of bright or mood lighting depending on the required ambience. To control the harsh Florida sunlight that can leech color out of furnishings within weeks, we installed light grey Silhouette window shades which keep approximately 97% of harmful UV rays out but still let in light even when fully closed. Traversing draperies were installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall providing a spectacular color wall of cream, green, purple and turquoise. The hardware is hidden behind the crown moulding for a clean, modern look. The best part of this design story lies in the large-scale artwork. The home owner had been given the painting years ago when she lived in Philadelphia but the colors didn’t suit her Northern palette. The painting was hidden in the attic but during the move was crated and sent to Florida. After not seeing it for sixteen years she had forgotten what it looked like and when she saw the crate about to be off-loaded asked the removal crew to take it away. At the last minute she decided to look in the crate and was surprised and delighted to find the perfect artwork for her dining room! Lastly, hand-torn wallpaper was installed in a custom color in the tray ceiling. As this room is used for dinner parties, games and even casual dining we decided not to install a rug for ease of use and movement around the table. Photographer: Rolando Diaz

Sally Painter
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

The 2014 DreamHome Bedroom designed by Kara Mann featuring furniture and accessories from Designers Linen Source, Dessin Foumir Companies, Farrow & Ball, Holly Hunt, Jean de Merry, Michael Taylor Designs, The Shade Store, and Stark Carpet. Explore the Bedroom further here: http://bit.ly/1eqpYaf

Example of a large trendy medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room design in Boston with a ribbon fireplace

Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in San Francisco

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray backsplash

Living room - contemporary living room idea in Detroit

Example of a large trendy formal beige floor living room design in Miami with brown walls

Farmhouse patio fountain photo in Dallas

Peter Molick Photography
Trendy bathroom photo in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls and an undermount sink

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Douglas Johnson Photography
Living room - coastal dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and a media wall