Ideas from the New American Home 2011

A trend gaining popularity  - breakfast bars in the Master Bedroom. You don't have to go all out but the New American Home has room for a coffee pot, refrigerator, sink and plenty of storage. This one is housed in what would be a regular closet with bi-fold doors,  hiding the area when not in use. I think the only thing that would make this one perfect is a dishwasher drawer!

This picture from the New American Home is a view looking down into the two-story Great Room.  The designer used four different floor materials. This pattern adds to the interest of a very muted room. You don't have to go around your whole room to create interest, just try accenting the corners or center for something special without a huge cost.



Debra