Custom dark blue wall paneling accentuated with sconces flanking TV and a warm natural wood credenza.

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Bonnet Shores Beach House

Red House Design Build

Once the photo shoot was done, our team was able to hang glass doors, with custom hinges & closers, to separate the study for the family room... when desired. These doors fold back upon themselves and then out of the way entirely. -- Justin Zeller RI

IBÁN RAMÓN

Paula G. Furió

Paula G. Furió / ©Houzz 2017

PROJECT: HIGHVALLEY - DEN

Harper Designs

This modern home was completely open concept so it was great to create a room at the front of the house that could be used as a media room for the kids. We had custom draperies made, chose dark moody walls and some black and white photography for art. This space is comfortable and stylish and functions well for this family of four.

AFTER: This area was set-up for a place to enjoy a cup of coffee and relax in the sunshine. The clients own 3 cats, so they wanted an area with leather furniture so the fur was manageable.

Living room

MURdesign

Wainscoting has a reputation as a rustic material, but it can also be stylishly incorporated into more sophisticated spaces, as seen here. To add texture and height to this contemporary living room, we chose beaded HDF panels with a 4'' linear motif. Each 4' x 8' panel (2.97 m2 or 32 sq. ft.) installs easily on the ceiling or wall with a minimum of technical know-how. Both elegant and economical, these faux wainscoting panels come pre-painted in white, but can be repainted to match your space. / On associe souvent le lambris aux décors champêtres. Or, ce type de revêtement produit aussi un très bel effet dans un décor plus moderne, comme celui-ci. Afin de conférer un relief lambrissé ainsi que de la hauteur à ce salon contemporain, on a opté pour les panneaux de HDF Beaded à motif linéaire de 4 po. Offerts en format de 4 pi x 8 pi, ils s’installent facilement au mur comme au plafond avec un minimum de débrouillardise. Esthétiques et économiques à la fois, ces panneaux imitation lambris sont prépeints en blanc, mais peuvent être repeints avec la couleur s’agençant le mieux à votre ambiance. Chaque panneau couvre une surface de 2,97 m2 (32 pi2). Photo: Rémy Germain