BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Smith & Vansant Architects PCStandout features include custom white cabinets (Alkyd in a satin finish, Donald Kaufman Color collection, Pratt & Lambert), a salvaged cast-iron sink, Danby marble countertops and backsplash, salvaged wide-plank pine flooring, an antique French dining table and salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendant lights.
Cedar & Oak, Inc
G. Lebron InteriorsA timeless home is often one that everybody wants to visit. To achieve that, a kitchen with features that enhance entertaining should be at the top of any wish list. This Miami kitchen by G. Lebron Interiors, which used Houzz Pro business software to manage the project, offers plenty of ideas. An extra-long island has both counter seating and a stepped-down dining table with face-to-face seating. Nearby, an arched niche backed in warm terra-cotta tile denotes a beverage station. Meanwhile, durable porcelain for the island countertop and flooring are party-friendly.
Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Sydney Holliday Interiors
Schloegel Design RemodelA beverage station is a must-have for any dream home. Schloegel Design Remodel added one to this Leawood, Kansas, kitchen. The bar features a deep green-gray paint (Laurel Woods by Sherwin-Williams) and includes two upper cabinets with glass-front doors, holding coffee mugs, wineglasses and cocktail glasses. The cabinets below store liquor bottles and an electric kettle.
Savvy Interiors
Tara Fust Design
Lauren DeBello InteriorsIf you’re going to entertain, make sure all of your guests have a place to sit. A living room with an abundance of seating is key for any get-together. Lauren DeBello Interiors shows how it’s done with this Nashville, Tennessee, living room, which includes matching mossy velvet sofas, a pair of caramel swivel chairs and two ball-footed stools that can be moved around as needed.
Noble Architects, LLC
WINN Design+BuildFew things enhance home entertaining quite like an outdoor setup with areas for lounging, dining, cooking and TV watching. You’ll find all those elements in this upscale Vienna, Virginia, porch by WINN Design + Build.
Joy R. Dabill Interior Design
Hamilton Snowber ArchitectsIf you want to wow guests, take a bold design leap in the powder room. It’ll create an intimate little moment of surprise that can be a style departure from the rest of the home. A dramatic wallpaper and vanity combination like the one seen in this Washington, D.C.-area powder room by Hamilton Snowber Architects is a surefire approach.
Walter Studio Interior Design
Kirby Home DesignsA long-lasting home greatly benefits from a spacious low-curb shower. It’s easy to enter and exit, creates a light and airy look and helps keep water from getting onto the main floor of the bathroom. Kirby Home Designs, installed an inviting low-curb shower in this Edmond, Oklahoma, bathroom. Creamy glazed ceramic shower tiles, knotty alder doors and an earthy taupe vanity (Nearly Brown by Sherwin-Williams) create a warm and welcoming palette.
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
Bathrooms typically include lots of tile and metal finishes, which can leave a space looking cold. A wood vanity is a great way to add a significant amount of warmth. This Denver bathroom by AMC Kitchen & Bath is a good example with its wood double vanity in a honey maple finish.
Insignia Homes
Elle Du Monde LLCNo dream home is complete without a comfortable, relaxing bedroom. The breezy style in this Atlanta bedroom by Elle Du Monde is a good example. The palette is calming, but a few dramatic touches of black and gold keep it from being boring. There’s also simple, plush bedding and curtain rods placed near the ceiling to emphasize the height of the room. The rods are also sized wide enough so the curtains fully cover the window area, preventing light from leaking in.
Delphinium Design
Ellie Mroz DesignIf you want to stop everyday items from cluttering up your home, stop them at the entry. Mudroom storage is a great solution for doing just that. Ellie Mroz Design got this New Jersey home organized with a hardworking mudroom that features light pewter gray cabinetry with cubbies, locker storage, shelves, hooks and a bench. The cabinet color and brick flooring make the space feel in conversation with the classic historical home.
construction2style LLC
Spruill Homes LLCMany people find doing laundry a tedious chore. But the right mix of stylish and functional features can make the task more enjoyable. Consider the latest trending style in laundry rooms: a sophisticated look that combines rich cabinet colors, luxurious finishes, elegant wallpaper and tasteful lighting, artwork and decor.
This Dallas laundry room by Spruill Homes is a good example. It features brick flooring in a herringbone pattern, green cabinetry and brass accents. The appliances are raised for comfort, and a pullout shelf improves ergonomics even more by providing a spot to rest a laundry basket.
Housewright Construction Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersWhether you work from home or just need a place to focus on taxes, bills or household schedules, a home office is a must-have for getting organized and staying on task. Built-in storage, comfy furniture and stylish colors and decor can create an inviting atmosphere for tackling work.
This Falls Church, Virginia, home office by Case Architects & Remodelers provides a great example with its blue built-ins, a window seat and walnut desktop.
Laurie Demetrio Interiors
KED InteriorsMany areas of a home are dedicated to busy tasks and routines. That’s why it’s important to have a space that’s void of activity, a quiet place to relax, nap, read a book or just sit silently in a moment of reflection. A comfy sofa or bench near a window works well, as this Chicago living room by KED Interiors shows.
SV Design
Anne Carr DesignGlimpsing lush plants and trees can have a calming, restorative effect. Plenty of greenery can also help soften harsh angles and hard materials and add a punch of soothing color. Be sure your home connects with nature by adding an abundance of greenery inside and out. This Los Angeles porch by Anne Carr Design is covered in bougainvillea.
The Cobalt Companies, LLCAnd finally, don’t forget about first impressions. The look of a home from the curb helps set the tone for what’s inside and can spark joy for you and your guests — or for anyone who’s passing by. Consider a fun front door color or design, stylish furniture and decor, interesting trim paint, detailed landscaping or all of the above. This Austin, Texas, home by The Cobalt Companies features a wonderful limestone exterior, a rich wood front door, a standing-seam metal roof and dark trim. Vibrant pops of color from the chairs, table and pillows create a playful and welcoming look and feel.
If you’re looking to create a home that lasts, focus on timeless materials and styles. You probably wouldn’t have guessed that this Austin, Texas, kitchen is 10 years old. Designer Julie Bradshaw of Bradshaw Designs used elegant slabs of classic Calacatta marble for the countertops and backsplash. White beaded inset cabinets and distressed gray-wash wood beams at the vaulted ceiling also ensure the space will look eternally good.