Author: John Goodman

John Goodman finds the creative energy of journalism constantly inspiring. He has worked as a reporter, editor and designer in lifestyles journalism for more than 20 years. As arts and culture editor with Vancouver’s North Shore News newspaper he was part of an award-winning team that created thousands of stories over the past two decades.

3 Historic Mansions in New York State Bridging the Past and Future

3 Historic Mansions in New York State Bridging the Past and Future

10 Secluded Towns Hidden Deep in the Clearwater Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle

10 Secluded Towns Hidden Deep in the Clearwater Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle

10 Secluded Towns in Texas’ Palo Duro Canyon Lost in the Land of the Red Rocks

10 Secluded Towns in Texas’ Palo Duro Canyon Lost in the Land of the Red Rocks

19 Fascinating Towns Worldwide with Serious Art Deco Swagger

19 Fascinating Towns Worldwide with Serious Art Deco Swagger

Tour this 6,120 Sq. Ft. Bay Area Showpiece in Tiburon, CA

Tour this 6,120 Sq. Ft. Bay Area Showpiece in Tiburon, CA

15 Close-Knit Towns in California’s Anderson Valley Provide the Perfect Havens for Sheep Farming

15 Close-Knit Towns in California’s Anderson Valley Provide the Perfect Havens for Sheep Farming

4 Historic Mansions in New York State Showcase Range of Rural and Urban Settings

4 Historic Mansions in New York State Showcase Range of Rural and Urban Settings

17 Small Towns in Mississippi’s Delta that Played Their Part in the Development of Blues Music

17 Small Towns in Mississippi’s Delta that Played Their Part in the Development of Blues Music

Step into This Timeless 3-Bedroom Cottage with 1,112 Sq. Ft. of Charm (See the Detailed Floor Plan Layout)

Step into This Timeless 3-Bedroom Cottage with 1,112 Sq. Ft. of Charm (See the Detailed Floor Plan Layout)

Modern bedroom features a queen-size bed with a wall of cabinets for storage. The space also includes a study desk and a large widescreen TV. A mirrored ceiling makes the room seem much larger than it is.

Small Space, Big Impact: 23 Medium Bedroom Ideas to Maximize Design Options

Great room features a ceiling split into three different sections, with a gray tray ceiling hovering over the living room while the dining area is white and a wood slat portion runs along one wall. The space also includes wide plank flooring, a gray sofa, a yellow wingback chair, a coffee table with two levels, and an area rug. Illumination comes from a variety of sources, including recessed lighting, floor lamps, dome pendant fixtures in the dining room, and large windows.

21 Tray Ceiling Ideas Take the Design to Another Level

23 Traditional Living Room Ideas Update Design Style with Fresh Inspiration

23 Traditional Living Room Ideas Update Design Style with Fresh Inspiration

Spacious formal living room features an exposed beam ceiling with an elegant arrangement of seating and a large area rug near the fireplace.

22 Living Room Ideas Featuring Ceilings with Exposed Beams

Primary bathroom features light wood floating vanities and a bench with a round bathtub in front of corner windows. Marble tile is used for both the walls and the flooring, with the glass windows providing plenty of natural light and expansive views.

21 Bathroom Tile Flooring Ideas Showcase Design Options

Great room with shed ceiling

23 Shed Ceiling Design Ideas Showcase Stylish Slopes

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24 Laundry Rooms Featuring Loads of Design Ideas

21 Living Rooms with Tall Ceilings Highlight Design Ideas

21 Living Rooms with Tall Ceilings Highlight Design Ideas

Space with a double-height ceiling features a half-turn wooden-step staircase with a combination wood and cable railing. The area also includes light hardwood floors, modern wall art, wall-mounted lamps and natural light streaming in through large windows.

20 Staircase Ideas to Level Up Design Options

Sanders Architecture's W Penthouse project in Austin, TX, features a great room combining kitchen, dining room and living room areas overlooking the city.

22 Great Room Ideas Provide Plenty of Design Options for a Central Gathering Space

Transitional primary bedroom features an oversized gray upholstered panel headboard, bay windows with thick drapery, and wall-to-wall carpeting. The space also includes upholstered chairs and an ottoman with a table in front of the windows. The queen-size bed has matching side tables with lamps and a velvet tufted two-arm bench with bolster pillows.

22 Transitional Primary Bedroom Ideas Balance Design Options

The formal dining room, in an Encino, CA, home once owned by Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, features a dinner-for-eight dark, rectangular table with a massive area rug over hardwood flooring. A modern chandelier is suspended over the eating area and three large contemporary abstract paintings hang on one wall. The room also has recessed lighting and large windows for natural lighting.

24 Celebrity Dining Rooms Showcase Stellar Design Ideas