This is an example of a transitional separate dining room in DC Metro with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.

Double wash basins, timber bench, pullouts and face-level cabinets for ample storage, black tap ware and strip drains and heated towel rail. Image: Nicole England

Photo of a large contemporary home gym in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and black floor.

Photo of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inspiration for a large scandinavian wet room bathroom in Detroit with light hardwood floors, with a sauna, beige floor, brown walls and a hinged shower door.

Inspiration for a beach style deck in San Diego.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bedroom in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Design ideas for a large contemporary men's dressing room in Detroit with open cabinets, carpet, dark wood cabinets and grey floor.

Chris Edwards
Large beach style guest bedroom in Wilmington with white walls and carpet.

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Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with mulch.

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Jack Cook Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bedroom in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and beige floor.

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bedroom in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Cozy platform bed with light wood accents
Mid-sized scandinavian master bedroom in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and white walls.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.