Northpeak Design Photography
Small transitional single-wall vinyl floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography: Mark LaRosa
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen Range and Hood
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

This Houston kitchen remodel and whole-house redesign was nothing less than a time machine – zooming a 40-year-old living space into 2017! “The kitchen had formica countertops, old wood cabinets, a strange layout and low ceilings,” says Lisha Maxey, lead designer for Outdoor Homescapes of Houston and owner of LGH Design Services. “We basically took it down to the studs to create the new space. It even had original terrazzo tile in the foyer! Almost never see that anymore.” The new look is all 2017, starting with a pure white maple wood for the new kitchen cabinetry and a 13-foot butcher block island. The china hutch, beam and columns are walnut. The small kitchen countertop (on fridge side) is Corian. The flooring is solid hickory with a natural stain. The backsplash is Moroccan blue glass. In the island, Outdoor Homescapes added a small, stainless steel prep sink and a large porcelain sink. All finishes are brushed stainless steel except for the pot filler, which is copper. “The look is very transitional, with a hearty mix of antiques the client wanted incorporated and the contemporary open concept look of today,” says Lisha. “The bar stools are actually reclaimed science class stools that my client picked up at a local fair. It was an awesome find!” In addition to the kitchen, the home’s first-floor half bath, living room and den also got an update. Outdoor Homescapes also built storage into the space under the stairs and warmed up the entry with custom blue and beige wallpaper. “In the half bath, we used the client’s favorite color, orange,” says Lisha. “We added a vessel bowl that was also found at a fair and an antique chandelier to top it off.” The paint in that room was textured by running a dry brush vertically while the paint was still wet. “It appears to be wallpaper, but not!” explains Lisha. Outdoor Homescapes also used black/white custom tiles in the bath and laundry room to tie it all in. Lisha used antique pieces in the laundry room with a custom black/white porcelain floor. To open up the wall between the old kitchen and living room, we had to install a 26’ steel I-beam to support the second floor. It was an engineering feat! Took six men to get it into place! “The client – an empty nester couple – had already done their upstairs remodel and they knew the first floor would be a gut-out,” continues Lisha. “The home was in very poor condition prior to the remodel, and everything needed to go. Basically, wife told husband, we either do this remodel or we sell the house. And Mr. inherited it from his Mom, so it has sentimental value to him.” Lisha loves how original it turned out, noting the refreshing department from the usual all-white kitchen with black/white flooring, Carrera marble or granite countertops and subway tile. “The clients were open to mixing up styles and working with me to make it come together,” she says. “I think there’s a new excitement in mixing the decades and finding a way to allow clients to hold on to treasured antiques or special pieces while incorporating them in a more modern space. Her favorite area is the large island. “I love that they will spend holidays and regular days around that space,” she says. “It’s just so welcoming!”

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments.

Kitchen Range and Hood
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

Interior Design: Anthony Catalfano Interiors Custom Cabinetry: Woodmeister Master Builders Photography: Gary Sloan Studios
Large eclectic single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Unique Media & Design
Example of a large beach style single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large coastal single-wall light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Textured glass tile backsplash and quartz stone countertops were used in the kitchen along with stained wood cabinets and trim. Photo Credit: Kyle Rothenborg

Photography by Boulevard Real Estate Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized coastal single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Boulevard Real Estate Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

William Quarles
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed by Anne De Wolf this eclectic vintage kitchen features a vintage range, custom walnut lower cabinets designed to match existing historic upper cabinets, custom rolling butcher block islands and a small corner eating nook.

Kitchen Range and Hood
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

interior photos by the team at Dead on Design exterior photos by Ron Papageorge photography furniture by Sylvester and Co.
Open concept kitchen - country single-wall open concept kitchen idea in New York with marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall laminate floor and white floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops and glass tile backsplash

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary single-wall laminate floor and white floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops and glass tile backsplash

This Houston kitchen remodel and whole-house redesign was nothing less than a time machine – zooming a 40-year-old living space into 2017! “The kitchen had formica countertops, old wood cabinets, a strange layout and low ceilings,” says Lisha Maxey, lead designer for Outdoor Homescapes of Houston and owner of LGH Design Services. “We basically took it down to the studs to create the new space. It even had original terrazzo tile in the foyer! Almost never see that anymore.” The new look is all 2017, starting with a pure white maple wood for the new kitchen cabinetry and a 13-foot butcher block island. The china hutch, beam and columns are walnut. The small kitchen countertop (on fridge side) is Corian. The flooring is solid hickory with a natural stain. The backsplash is Moroccan blue glass. In the island, Outdoor Homescapes added a small, stainless steel prep sink and a large porcelain sink. All finishes are brushed stainless steel except for the pot filler, which is copper. “The look is very transitional, with a hearty mix of antiques the client wanted incorporated and the contemporary open concept look of today,” says Lisha. “The bar stools are actually reclaimed science class stools that my client picked up at a local fair. It was an awesome find!” In addition to the kitchen, the home’s first-floor half bath, living room and den also got an update. Outdoor Homescapes also built storage into the space under the stairs and warmed up the entry with custom blue and beige wallpaper. “In the half bath, we used the client’s favorite color, orange,” says Lisha. “We added a vessel bowl that was also found at a fair and an antique chandelier to top it off.” The paint in that room was textured by running a dry brush vertically while the paint was still wet. “It appears to be wallpaper, but not!” explains Lisha. Outdoor Homescapes also used black/white custom tiles in the bath and laundry room to tie it all in. Lisha used antique pieces in the laundry room with a custom black/white porcelain floor. To open up the wall between the old kitchen and living room, we had to install a 26’ steel I-beam to support the second floor. It was an engineering feat! Took six men to get it into place! “The client – an empty nester couple – had already done their upstairs remodel and they knew the first floor would be a gut-out,” continues Lisha. “The home was in very poor condition prior to the remodel, and everything needed to go. Basically, wife told husband, we either do this remodel or we sell the house. And Mr. inherited it from his Mom, so it has sentimental value to him.” Lisha loves how original it turned out, noting the refreshing department from the usual all-white kitchen with black/white flooring, Carrera marble or granite countertops and subway tile. “The clients were open to mixing up styles and working with me to make it come together,” she says. “I think there’s a new excitement in mixing the decades and finding a way to allow clients to hold on to treasured antiques or special pieces while incorporating them in a more modern space. Her favorite area is the large island. “I love that they will spend holidays and regular days around that space,” she says. “It’s just so welcoming!”