Dark Hardwood Kitchen Floors

These dark hardwood floors contrast with a waterfall cabinet in white quartz.

From: Principle Design and Construction

Making an Entrance

Walk down the stairs from the living area, and you enter the home's lower level tailor-made for family gatherings. Ana Claudia has created unique nooks in every room of the home. Just below the staircase a reading nook has been carved out, with favorite books on display. A Windsor chair invites visitors to take a seat and read a good book.

Fun Station

In the family room a midcentury modern console doubles as a bar cart for entertaining. Expertly styled, it’s ready for mixing up cocktails at a moment’s notice.

Curves Ahead

Ana Claudia has an eye for discovering unique furnishings. In the master bedroom two unique side tables blend midcentury style with eclectic craftsmanship.

Make it Plain

In the dining room, contemporary seating surrounds a traditional dining table. The mix of influences, including a jaguar clay pot, keeps this dining room interesting, even with a muted color palette.

Open-Ended

The home’s open plan living room is airy and fresh with windows that look out onto the Hudson River. On the wall, sketches of the home’s original design have been framed, a testament to how far the interior design has come in just one year. Ana Claudia and her husband took on a full-scale renovation, bringing this midcentury home fully into the 21st century. In the living room, the fireplace, once an eyesore, makes a bold statement, tiled to resemble the sidewalks of Copacabana. It’s flanked by colorful side chairs upholstered in Kelly Wearstler Graffito fabric.

Statement Mural

The master bedroom features a wall mural designed by Ana Claudia and installed by a local artist. The abstract design is repeated in painted lamp shades on the bedside tables. The cozy bedroom vignette is completed with art and textiles in a calming palette of blue and light pink.

A Bath Built for Two

In the bathroom, Ana Claudia shows off her unique talent for picking just the right tile for a space. White subway tile looks uber-cool laid both vertically and horizontally for maximum whimsy. Warm brick adds sophistication to the bathroom design. And modern brass his-and-her mirrors finish off the space, giving it a modern feel. The mix of aesthetics works perfectly in this forever family home.

Turquoise Blue Windows on Southwestern Adobe Home

Turquoise blue windows and a weathered door accent this adobe New Mexico home.

Stunning Backyard With Striped Marble Floor

This Beverly Hills backyard is nothing short of glamourous. Modern white furniture offers plenty of stylish seating for enjoying the sleek fire pit and pool, while black and white striped marble floors add a unique chicness to this outdoor living space.

From: Hilton & Hyland

Graphic Impact

Interior designer Ana Claudia Schultz (https://anaclaudiadesign.com/) has an eye for good design. Born in Brazil and raised in Miami, this designer made the move from her Brooklyn apartment to her first home in the idyllic town of Hyde Park, New York. About two hours north of New York City, the space she lovingly refers to as her “forever home,” offers a sparkling view of the Hudson River and, from another vantage, a fairytale forest. The home is striking from the moment you arrive, painted in a brick red hue. And upon entering you are met with layers of unique elements that work together effortlessly, guided by Ana Claudia’s confident design eye.

Pink Contemporary Kitchen With Orange Pendants

Two inspired pendants and a rug with candy colors are the bright stuff for this open plan kitchen. Open shelving over the sink gets a neutral backdrop, all the better for showing off a fun collection of houseplants and ceramics.

From: Dane Austin Design

Contemporary Neutral Open Plan Kitchen

The beautiful finish on the cabinets in this contemporary open plan kitchen echoes both the hardwood floors and the exposed beams of the ceiling. One row of elegant pendant lights illuminates the kitchen island; a second sets apart the adjacent dining area.

From: FINNE Architects

After: White Transitional Kitchen Island With Sink

A kitchen island sink is ideal when the space is being used for food preparation overflow. The kitchen island countertop is made from Heritage Wood distressed black walnut.

From: Artisan Group

Gray and White Shabby Chic Bedroom With Floral Wallpaper

The color palette of this bedroom keeps its farmhouse style as chic as can be, tempering the sweetness of the floral wallpaper and four-poster bed.

From: Duckworth Interiors

Neutral Art Deco Master Bedroom

Neutral, light colors make this master bedroom feel calm and fresh. Bed and night tables: Bernhardt; Custom mill work: AWWSI; Fabrics: Robert Allen; Seating: Lee Industries; White grasscloth wall covering: Seabrook; Lighting: Arteriors

From: Javier Fernandez

Blue and White Tile Backsplash in Neutral Cottage Kitchen

The Baker’s new kitchen has a modern tile backsplash, and granite countertops were installed, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

Contemporary Eat-In Kitchen With Colorful Dining Chairs

This kitchen features white cabinets paired with a full-height blue glass tile backsplash. Open shelving displays neatly arranged dishes, while colorful chairs are arranged at a custom dining table made from a pine top and steel legs with rollers. Black leather stools at the wood-topped island provides extra space for seating.

From: Helios Design Group

White Chef Kitchen With Leather Stools

This kitchen was redesigned to have an open plan layout to make it brighter, friendlier and easier to get around in. Soapstone and Aurea stone (a marble lookalike) have a classic feel that's in keeping with the home's original architecture.

From: Tama Bell