This is an example of a large midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Vancouver with white walls, no fireplace, grey floor and concrete floors.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with a library, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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Inspiration for a large transitional master bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Panelled bespoke seating area painted in Mist by Neptune, paired with a Neptune Oak Dining table and Ercol chairs spray painted in the same colour. Prints are by Barbara Hepworth, and ceramics are Mid-Century. Walls painted in Lead 1 by Paint & Paper Library. Floor tiles are Vanilla Regal Matt by Topps Tiles, and similar wall lights can be found at Enamel Lampshades. Photos Chris Snook

Alison Hammond Photography
Midcentury kitchen in London.

Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

An East London former artist's studio in the heart of Shoreditch was brought to life with a lively mix of classic Scandinavian design layered with punches of colour and pattern. Bespoke joinery sits alongside modern and antique furniture. A deco Venetian mirror adds sparkle in the Asian influenced sitting room which displays pieces sourced from as far afield as Malaysia and Hong Kong. Indian textiles and a handwoven beni ourain carpet from Marrakech give the bedroom a relaxed bohemian feel, with simple bespoke silk blinds commissioned for the large lateral windows that span the room. In the bathroom the simple Fired Earth tiles sing. A couple of carefully chosen accessories found in a Parisian market add a dash of je ne sais quoi.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile and ceramic floors.

Stacy Bass Photography
Mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, a wall-mounted tv, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Miami.

Foyer: Two-story open main stairwell with deep, double-entry arches that separate the entry hall and the stair hall. Extensive moldings and custom-built paneling. White oak floor with two custom pattern herringbone designs and French knots.

Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients. Photography by Andrew Pogue

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel
Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Orange County with mosaic tile.

Photography by Carolyn Bates
Design ideas for a country mudroom in Burlington.

Great use of space for a third floor attic. Photo by Fletcher Isacks.
Traditional home office in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

This kitchen was on the Buckhead Junior League Tour of Kitchens in 2007.
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops and green cabinets.

Nat Rea photography
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen/dining combo in Providence with white walls.

The best of East meets West, this design demonstrates the successful combination of minimalist principles seen in traditional Japanese design with the contemporary Australian lifestyle of a typical modern Australian family. The result is simple clean lines paired with warm earthy tones; rich wood finishes married to organic elements and cabinetry artfully arranged to create a balanced, harmonious and functional kitchen highly sought after by the client.