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Sitting Area in Neutral Contemporary Great Room

Photo: David Patterson, Elaine St. Louis. From: Rumor Designs

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Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Natural Textures Throughout

An oversized chair and sectional sofa provide plenty of seating in this neutral contemporary great room. The room’s natural wood details are paired with other natural materials, including a black marble fireplace surround and buff flagstone hearth. A large rug adds softness to and defines the sitting area. Overhead, a new steel railing with horizontal metal balusters visually separates the second-floor living area.

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen, while spacious with lots of storage, had nothing but wood tones as far as the eye could see.

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Before: Kitchen With Wood on Wood Throughout

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen, while spacious with lots of storage, had nothing but wood tones as far as the eye could see.

Green Kitchen Island With White Quartz Countertop

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Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Stunning Green Cabinets

Solid-oak cabinets were painted a rich green color and updated with gold-colored hardware in this contemporary kitchen. A bright white quartz countertop on the island makes it truly stand out. The marble stone backsplash was laid out in a herringbone pattern, while a cute cowhide-upholstered stool adds a Western touch to the space.

Open Shelving in Green Kitchen Cabinets With Marble Backsplash

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Green Kitchen Cabinets Paired With Neutral Herringbone-Patterned Backsplash

Marble was used to create the eye-catching herringbone-patterned backsplash in this contemporary kitchen. Green cabinets add a layer of rich color to the space and are complemented by black countertops. Open shelving keeps necessities neatly organized and on display.

Prior to the renovation, this great room’s neutral walls washed out the beautiful wood trim throughout. A fireplace needed updated style as well.

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Before: Great Room With Boring Fireplace and Palette

Prior to the renovation, this great room’s neutral walls washed out the beautiful wood trim throughout. A fireplace needed updated style as well.

Photo: David Patterson, Elaine St. Louis. From: Rumor Designs

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Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Natural Textures Throughout

An oversized chair and sectional sofa provide plenty of seating in this neutral contemporary great room. The room’s natural wood details are paired with other natural materials, including a black marble fireplace surround and buff flagstone hearth. A large rug adds softness to and defines the sitting area. Overhead, a new steel railing with horizontal metal balusters visually separates the second-floor living area.

Green-Blue Kitchenette Adjacent to Neutral Transitional Sitting Area

Photo: David Patterson, Elaine St. Louis. From: Rumor Designs

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Neutral Transitional Living Space With Kitchenette

Shimmering glass subway tile adds cool green-blue tones to the kitchenette in this neutral transitional living space. Artwork and textiles add more color to the cozy area. A flat-screen TV mounted on the wall of the kitchenette is easily visible from the adjacent sitting area. Stainless steel appliances round out the kitchenette’s sleek aesthetic.

Prior to the renovation, this dining room had a too-small table that didn’t utilize the available space.

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Before: Dining Room With Old-Fashioned Table and Chairs

Prior to the renovation, this dining room had a too-small table that didn’t utilize the available space.

Live-Edge Dining Table With Faux-Leather-Upholstered Chairs

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Neutral Contemporary Dining Room With Linear Chandelier

A modern linear chandelier draws the eye in this neutral contemporary dining room. In addition to the natural wood found in the window frames and ceiling beam, the dining room table has a live edge. Dining chairs upholstered in two-toned faux leather add another layer of visual and textural interest to the room.

Prior to the renovation, this nook had nothing more than an area rug and a framed photo of horses paired with a smaller painting.

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Before: Beautiful Artwork Alone Can’t Save Unused Space

Prior to the renovation, this nook had nothing more than an area rug and a framed photo of horses paired with a smaller painting.

Framed Print of Longhorn Cattle Above Metallic-Toned Cabinet

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Gray Transitional Nook With Metallic-Toned Cabinet and Longhorn Art

As if the stunning metallic-toned cabinet in this nook wasn’t eye-catching enough, a large framed longhorn cattle print above also grabs one’s attention. A unique bowl is centered on the cabinet and flanked by a pair of white table lamps. An area rug adds warm color to the space.

Prior to the renovation, this bedroom took the Western them literally and installed rough-hewn wood furniture that did not age well.

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Before: Bedroom With Wood Furniture Eyesores

Prior to the renovation, this bedroom took the Western them literally and installed rough-hewn wood furniture that did not age well.

Blue Upholstered Bed in Neutral Contemporary Bedroom

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Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Textured Wallpaper

Textured wallpaper adds a soft, neutral color to this contemporary bedroom. A blue upholstered headboard, green pillow and gray area rug add welcome color. A copper-colored wall sconce adds light to the space without being obtrusive.

Large Bison Artwork in Reading Nook Nods to Home’s Western Heritage

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Neutral Transitional Reading Nook With Textured Wallpaper

A green velvet chair and yellow-and-white-patterned ottoman make for a cozy spot to kick back with a book in this reading nook. The neutral transitional space features a large bison print, a nod to the home’s Western heritage.

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom featured dated tile and boring cabinetry.

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Before: Spa Bathroom in Need of a Refresher

Prior to the renovation, this bathroom featured dated tile and boring cabinetry.

Glass Walk-In Shower in Neutral Contemporary Bathroom

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Neutral Contemporary Bathroom With Corner Glass Walk-In Shower

Floor tile laid in a herringbone pattern emphasizes the angles in this neutral contemporary bathroom. A large white freestanding bathtub and walk-in glass shower offer luxe bathing options. The shower’s gold-toned fixtures are carried through in the vanity lights and faucet.

Prior to the renovation, this basement family room was in dire need of a style refresh.

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Before: Basement Family Room With Ugly, Outdated Furniture

Prior to the renovation, this basement family room was in dire need of a style refresh.

Sitting Area in Navy-Blue All-Purpose Room

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Contemporary Navy-Blue Bunk Room With Wood-Paneled Wall

This contemporary all-purpose room is perfect for hosting overnight guests or just hanging out. The navy-blue paint color contrasts beautifully with the wood-paneled wall and matching custom built-in cabinets and shelves. A small sitting area has a gray sleeper sofa and live-edge wood coffee table.

2023

Rustic Western Retreat Gets a Contemporary Edit

Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Natural Textures Throughout

Before: Kitchen With Wood on Wood Throughout

Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Stunning Green Cabinets

Green Kitchen Cabinets Paired With Neutral Herringbone-Patterned Backsplash

Before: Great Room With Boring Fireplace and Palette

Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Natural Textures Throughout

Neutral Transitional Living Space With Kitchenette

Before: Dining Room With Old-Fashioned Table and Chairs

Neutral Contemporary Dining Room With Linear Chandelier

Before: Beautiful Artwork Alone Can’t Save Unused Space

Gray Transitional Nook With Metallic-Toned Cabinet and Longhorn Art

Before: Bedroom With Wood Furniture Eyesores

Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Textured Wallpaper

Neutral Transitional Reading Nook With Textured Wallpaper

Before: Spa Bathroom in Need of a Refresher

Neutral Contemporary Bathroom With Corner Glass Walk-In Shower

Before: Basement Family Room With Ugly, Outdated Furniture

Contemporary Navy-Blue Bunk Room With Wood-Paneled Wall

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