We brought beige, grey and rich wood tones together in the calming master retreat of this West Side Vancouver home. A play of textures including velvet, linen, crystal, woods and metals provide lots of interest to offset the muted colour palette. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Mike McCaw - Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

This is a contemporary living room in Las Vegas and a project that I worked on while with my previous employer. I was the Design Lead and Project Manager for this urban, sophisticated space.

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz

Pink Parsons desk is from West Elm, painted in high gloss "Very Berry" by Glidden, side cabinets are Ikea Rast's dressed up with paint, stain and overlays

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Cristopher Nolasco

The stunning master suite displays a sense of timeless elegance through gorgeous designer furnishings, crisp linens, unique accents, and a master retreat with three sided gas fireplace, complete with Arizona Tile Fibra linen stack surround.

Stunning shower stall flanked by twin wall-hung vanities. Shower bar system, and modern faucets add to the effect.

Matt Blum Photography

William Ripley, APLD The arbor is stained a traditional color for this formal space which keeps the garden sophisticated and tailored while accentuating the other shades of green in the plants. This color looks black, but is actually considered "Charleston Green." Here's a little info I found on the color, " http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/classic-paint-colors-00417000077685/page5.html"

Stephani Buchman Photo

Ground up project featuring an aluminum storefront style window system that connects the interior and exterior spaces. Modern design incorporates integral color concrete floors, Boffi cabinets, two fireplaces with custom stainless steel flue covers. Other notable features include an outdoor pool, solar domestic hot water system and custom Honduran mahogany siding and front door.

Andrew Snow Photography © Houzz 2012

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