This contemporary blue, white and natural wood kitchen won the votes of the HGTV audience and the Designer of the Year Awards judges panel. It's punchy, yet simple design, by Beauty is Abundant, stood out amoung the rest.

Fluted wood details are an unexpected style element in the kitchen, drawing the eye to the range hood and island. Barely there lucite counter stools keep the wood's texture on full display.

Brass fixtures are a warm glow over the sink, the gold color nicely complementing the floating shelves' wood. Marble tile layers in depth on the kitchen's backsplash.

Pretty paper lanterns float over the island, a delicate companion to the lightness of the wood fluting. Lucite counterstools are another airy element.

At the big kitchen island, a brass sink faucet stands out handsomely against the countertop's fresh white quartz. And there's plenty of room for prepping and playing.

The kitchen does fun things with shapes, adding fluted wood details to the range hood and island base and slim pulls to the navy cabinets. Open shelving lends a sense of airiness.

This coastal home features generous outdoor seating arrangements, an impressive 50,000 gallon zero-edge pool with spillover spa, and tropically landscaped grounds.

This poolside spot underneath a palm tree is perfect for relaxing on the hammock and looking at the nearby boardwalk.

The front of this tropical coastal home features a captivating lit-up pond, palm trees, and adirondack chairs around a fire pit.

This covered outdoor seating area features a dining table, cushioned armchairs, and hand-made aluminum mangrove railings that lead down the stairs to the pool area.

This rustic-themed kitchen incorporates a pop of color with a sage green kitchen island base.

This oceanfront home features Mediterranean architecture, including stone siding, a Spanish tile roof, and an old world arched front door.

This open Mediterranean kitchen and dining room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, blue backsplash, and an arched picture window overlooking the ocean.

This picturesque kitchen features blue and white Mediterranean tile, a dark wood trimmed casement window, and open shelving.

This living space has Mediterranean flair with plaster walls, arched doorways and niches, rustic chic furnishings.

This Mediterranean style bathroom features a unique groin vaulted ceiling and arched alcove with a soaking tub.

High levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail are on display throughout the kitchen. White oak cabinets feature attractive ribbed doors. Woven pendants are an appealing layer of texture. And there are thoughtful spaces for storage—both open and closed—everywhere, giving everything a lovely place to live.

The white plaster range hood is a graceful note of balance amidst the kitchen's other darker, moody shades, including a black island countertop and deep green cabinetry. Cabinet paint color is Sherwin Williams Laurel Woods.

Dark green cabinetry (the color is Sherwin Williams Laurel Woods) exudes timeless sophistication, especially paired with the white oak shelving and brass hardware.

For this home's owners, their dream kitchen was a space that evoked a sense of serenity and vacation-like vibes. Designers set the mood in the resulting space with bold green tones and white oak accents.

Custom-crafted white oak shelves line the upper walls, an attractive storage solution for kitchen supplies and pretty accessories. Brass hardware is a hint of luxury.

This traditional living room features blue and white chinoiserie decor, from the table lamps to the large triptych wall art. The bold velvet blue armchairs play off the cobalt blue ceramic.

This bright, airy kitchen features a large marble kitchen island and oversized lantern pendant lights. Glass cabinets show off the homeowner's chinoiserie ginger jars.

This bright office space features chinoiserie wallpaper and a white faux bamboo chair. The custom desk and drawers match the coordinating green cabinets.

This spacious stone floored foyer features a bold black wallpaper. Blue and white ginger jars continue the chinoiserie theming and coordinate with the blue florals in the wallpaper.

This bedroom riffs on old Hollywood glam with black and white decor, a brassy gold chandelier and a bold, velvet green upholstered bed.

This Victorian home features bold, modern paint colors outside with yellow exterior walls and a cobalt blue door and steps. White trim throughout makes the front exterior pop.

This bright kitchen features a bold blue kitchen island and en eye-catching mosaic tile. The canary yellow and cobalt blue contrast beautifully and acorn wood barstools add warmth against crisp, white cabinets.

This modern dining room features a green, ombre wallpaper statement wall in an otherwise neutral space. Black and white dining chairs and a gallery wall of black-and-white pictures create tons of beautiful contrast.

This eclectic living room features a beautiful built-in storage unit in bold teal. Contrasting sunset-inspired ombre wallpaper behind the shelves adds a touch of the unexpected. A bright red piano is the perfect statement-making piece and balances the teal shelves.

This blue and blush bedroom features a mix of decor styles and statement walls, from the blue ceiling to the wallpaper wall behind the bed. A blue velvet bench at the foot of the bed adds even more color to the space.

This living room’s bright white palette is complemented by gleaming gold-colored accents including the eye-catching chandelier and a tall mirror. A sofa and pair of purple upholstered armchairs make for a cozy sitting area in the transitional space. Simple artwork and a couple of houseplants round out the room.

Before being renovated, this home practically faded into its surroundings thanks to a drab brick front exterior.

Three gables give this white traditional home a distinct look while visually elevating the front facade. A new covered front porch provides protection from the elements while a gas lamp keeps the area well-lit. Landscaping and hardscaping complement the home’s style while beautifying the grounds.

Before the renovation, this room had an exposed ceiling and walls in need of drywall and needed new flooring, too.

A bright white palette really opens up this transitional kitchen and bounces light around the space. Barstools at the island serve as a casual dining spot with oversized white-and-gold pendant lights keeping the island well-lit. The island’s marble countertop is echoed in the range’s backsplash. Hardwood floors add warmth to the room’s style.

This cottage living room features a mix of styles including a rustic wood coffee table, Midcentury modern chandelier and traditional upholstered seating. Inky black walls and ceiling contrast beautifully with the connecting dining room's bright white palette.

Before the renovation, the kitchen featured dated wallpaper, curtains and tile flooring.

This eclectic cottage kitchen features a deep eggplant for window trim, molding and cabinets. It contrasts beautifully with the room's bright white wood paneling and linen Roman shade.

Before the renovation, the bedroom featured dated decor and curtains.

This neutral bedroom features a mix of decor styles, from the global-style pottery and baskets to the Midcentury modern chandelier. The bright, airy white walls and curtains contrast beautifully with the dark en suite bathroom.

The home's steep pitched roofs mimic the mountains nearby and the board-and-batten paneling is designed to echo the aspens' tree trunks in the mountain forests.

Architects planned the floor plan so that the San Francisco peaks can be seen from the great room and the home's three bedrooms. For warmth, the great room's vaulted ceiling is finished in tongue and groove clear vertical grain hemlock. The Texas Crème limestone fireplace draws the eye up.

Light-colored vertical grain hemlock was used to cover the high vaulted ceiling in the great room and here, over the kitchen and dining area. For a striking focal point, an oversized pendant above the dining table immediately draws the eye. Its darker color is also a nice contrast to the room's many light tones.

More limestone is used in this bedroom, one of the home's three. Each of the bedrooms is also treated to views of the nearby mountains.

The kids room gets excellent views as well—from all four of the bunk beds! Done up in black and gray, the bunk beds are as chic as the rest the house and each have their own reading lights to boot.

Located in the Neches River region in deep East Texas, this camp cabin is settled amongst cypress and loblolly pine trees on the edge of a 100-acre lake. Designers wanted to update the home for the family who have gathered here since the 1940s, adding square footage and modernizing spaces while respecting the property's rich history.

The kitchen is an inspired blend of the cabin's rustic roots and graceful modern updates. A pegboard is a fun way to show off a collection of cast iron frying pans. Black cabinets and a dark wood island stylishly contrast the wall and ceiling's bright whites.

The living room also does a lovely job of mixing subtle patterns, soft colors and attractive textural details. The brick fireplace radiates warmth, literally and visually. And the windows' wood trim handsomely frames wood and lake views.

Modern furnishings and a sumptuous rug keep this wood paneled sitting room from feeling dated.

Furniture, lighting, soft goods and accessories were sourced from showrooms and shops throughout the world and include a mix of antiques and vintage pieces in deep, bold colors.

This jaw-dropping backyard has a sunken fire pit, expansive stone covered patio, and meandering pool that doubles as a water feature.

This resort-worthy outdoor living area features an area for lounging and dining, and a modern swimming pool illuminated by lights at night.

This grand estate features a waterfront backyard with a pool, modern lounge chairs, and tropical landscaping.

This tropical backyard features a pool surrounded by modern fire features and several spots for lounging.

The entrance to this water front home includes a geometric turf pattern, tall palm trees, and both fire and water features.

This heavenly outdoor oasis in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country exudes confidence and modern amenities while maintaining the charm and original character of its historic 1912 craftsman home. Complete with a pool and spa, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pool house, bathroom, in-ground trampoline, and outdoor shower.

With an expansive pool, bi-folding french doors, an outdoor fire pit and rose vines climbing trellises, you are, and you’ll feel, like you’re right in the heart of wine country.

The pool house includes antique bi-folding French doors to balance the look of the new construction and ensure it flowed seamlessly with the original home.

The pool and spa are not only surrounded by ample amounts of seating options, but just above the new fence and trellis, the property is lined with century old walnut trees.