A built-in bench along the window is great for parents to hang out and observe, or read, or cuddle. We added storage underneath for bigger toys and covered the cushion in a soft outdoor fabric for easy clean up. Photo by Brian Kelly

Traditional kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

All furniture and accessories are bought through Candice Adler Design LLC and can be shipped throughout the country. Photographs by Studio 53 - Alex Anton

We warmed up this kitchen by adding dark wood cabinets and gorgeous linen drapes with details that accented the homes Spanish style Architecture. The open floor plan allows the kitchen to flow into the dining area where a round geometric rug grounds this area. Laure Joliet

Jeremy Swanson
Photo of a traditional bedroom in Denver with grey walls.

Photo by Alexandra DeFurio. Aidan is a 12-year-old girl who lives with her father half of the time. Her parents are divorced and her father wanted his daughter to be at home in his new bachelor house. He wanted her to feel “understood” and validated as a girl entering into her teen years. The room therefore is sophisticated, yet still young and innocent. It may have “grown up” attributes such as chic English paisley wallpaper by Osborne and Little and a sassy “Like Forever” poster, but it is still comfortable enough to hang out on the flokati rug or on the vintage revamped chair. Aidan was very involved in providing the design inspiration for the room. She had asked for a “beachy” feel and as design professionals know, what takes over in the creative process is the ideas evolve and many either are weeded out or enhanced. It was our job as designers to introduce to Aidan a world beyond Pottery Barn Kids. We incorporated her love of the ocean with a custom, mixed Benjamin Moore paint color in a beautiful turquoise blue. The turquoise color is echoed in the tufted buttons on the custom headboard and trim around the linen roman shades on the window. Aidan wanted a hangout room for her friends. We provided extra seating by adding a vintage revamped chair accessorized with a Jonathan Adler needle point “Love” pillow and a Moroccan pouf from Shabby chic. The desk from West Elm from their Parson’s collection expresses a grown up feel accompanied with the Saarinen Tulip chair. It’s easier for Aidan to do her homework when she feels organized and clutter free. Organization was a big factor is redesigning the room. We had to work around mementos that soon-to-be teenagers collect by the truckloads. A custom bulletin board above the desk is a great place to tack party invitations and notes from friends. Also, the small Moda dresser from Room and Board stores books, magazines and makeup stored in baskets from the Container Store. Aidan loves her room. It is bright and cheerful, yet cheeky and fun. It has a touch of sass and a “beachy” feel. This room will grow with her until she leaves for college and then comes back as a guest. Thanks to her father who wanted her to feel special, she is able to spend half her time in a room that reflects who she is.

Photography by: Werner Straube
Inspiration for a beach style guest bedroom in Chicago with white walls.

Contemporary Transitional Boys Shared Bedroom with modern sputnik light fixture and orange, blue & black color scheme. Fun and modern yet functional for kids. Design by Holly Bender of Holly Bender Interiors. Photo by Scott Hargis Photography.

This is an example of a contemporary bedroom in New York with white walls.

Photography by Werner Straube
This is an example of a transitional home office in San Francisco with a built-in desk.

This is an example of a traditional living room in Baltimore with white walls.

Design ideas for a traditional bedroom in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Design by Emily Ruddo, Photographed by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray paint, Mitchell Gold lounger, Custom media storage, custom raspberry pink chairs,

photo taken by Nat Rea photography
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Providence with a freestanding tub, a vessel sink and black floor.

Transitional gender-neutral kids' bedroom in San Francisco with grey walls.

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Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink and brown benchtop.

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, multiple islands, beige floor, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Abruzzo designed the office millwork and cabinetry in maple with a pewter glaze and a matching coffered ceiling.
Photo of a transitional study room in Chicago with brown walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.