The kitchenette with white washed White Oak cabinets and drawers below; hand crafted antique finish for the cabinets above.
Kitchen - small traditional single-wall kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Perched above the beautiful Delaware River in the historic village of New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania sits this magnificent custom home designed by OMNIA Group Architects. According to Partner, Brian Mann,"This riverside property required a nuanced approach so that it could at once be both a part of this eclectic village streetscape and take advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting." Further complicating the study, the lot was narrow, it resides in the floodplain and the program required the Master Suite to be on the main level. To meet these demands, OMNIA dispensed with conventional historicist styles and created an open plan blended with traditional forms punctuated by vast rows of glass windows and doors to bring in the panoramic views of Lambertville, the bridge, the wooded opposite bank and the river. Mann adds, "Because I too live along the river, I have a special respect for its ever changing beauty - and I appreciate that riverfront structures have a responsibility to enhance the views from those on the water." Hence the riverside facade is as beautiful as the street facade. A sweeping front porch integrates the entry with the vibrant pedestrian streetscape. Low garden walls enclose a beautifully landscaped courtyard defining private space without turning its back on the street. Once inside, the natural setting explodes into view across the back of each of the main living spaces. For a home with so few walls, spaces feel surprisingly intimate and well defined. The foyer is elegant and features a free flowing curved stair that rises in a turret like enclosure dotted with windows that follow the ascending stairs like a sculpture. "Using changes in ceiling height, finish materials and lighting, we were able to define spaces without boxing spaces in" says Mann adding, "the dynamic horizontality of the river is echoed along the axis of the living space; the natural movement from kitchen to dining to living rooms following the current of the river." Service elements are concentrated along the front to create a visual and noise barrier from the street and buttress a calm hall that leads to the Master Suite. The master bedroom shares the views of the river, while the bath and closet program are set up for pure luxuriating. The second floor features a common loft area with a large balcony overlooking the water. Two children's suites flank the loft - each with their own exquisitely crafted baths and closets. Continuing the balance between street and river, an open air bell-tower sits above the entry porch to bring life and light to the street. Outdoor living was part of the program from the start. A covered porch with outdoor kitchen and dining and lounge area and a fireplace brings 3-season living to the river. And a lovely curved patio lounge surrounded by grand landscaping by LDG finishes the experience. OMNIA was able to bring their design talents to the finish materials too including cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, colors and furniture.

Huge transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue countertops

Example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartzite countertops and ceramic backsplash

Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a southwestern single-wall concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized eclectic single-wall light wood floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Large transitional single-wall dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

View through the kitchen into backyard from the living area. Photo by Olga Soboleva
Example of a mid-sized 1950s single-wall painted wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Modern linear kitchen is lit by natural light coming in via a clerestory window above the cabinetry.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black cabinets, a drop-in sink, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and beige countertops

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

Large farmhouse single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and raised-panel cabinets

Kitchen Renovation, concrete countertops, herringbone slate flooring, and open shelving over the sink make the space cozy and functional. Handmade mosaic behind the sink that adds character to the home.

Opened up the wall to allow for bar stools. Painted existing cabinetry white and added new quartz countertop, knobs and appliances. 2x6 white matte subway tile on back wall. Added 2 pendants and kitchen nook chandelier. New vinyl flooring throughout.

Patrick Brickman & Colin Voigt
Example of a large transitional single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash and paneled appliances

Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Haris Kenjar
Mid-sized eclectic single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a large farmhouse single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and granite countertops

MG ProPhoto
Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

This gourmet kitchen with dinette and central island has traditional Shaker cabinets and a large hexagonal tile backsplash. Photography by Spacecrafting