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Example of a large classic u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Inspiration for a huge timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

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.

Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by: Airyka Rockefeller
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with gray backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and blue cabinets

Large transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island, quartzite countertops, travertine backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

This kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Cherry finished in a cabinet color called Toffee. The island was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Cherry finished in Chestnut. The drawers in this kitchen have optional five-piece drawer headers. Glass front doors were created with glass in the Koko Seedy pattern. Additional accents include faux metal inserts in a color called Ragged Copper, and optional furniture pegs on doors and drawer headers.

Eat-in kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartzite countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Inspiration for a craftsman medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

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Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops and subway tile backsplash

Mid-sized elegant galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect. The Warren is a beautiful example of an exterior, which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space. A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes, and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20th century borough. Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home’s vintage appeal. Despite the exterior throwback, the interior of the home offers the latest in amenities and layout. Spacious dining, kitchen and hearth areas open to a comfortable back patio on the main level, while the upstairs offers a luxurious master suite and three guests bedrooms.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley porcelain tile and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photos by Martin Scott Powell
Example of a classic eat-in kitchen design in New York with marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

This gorgeous kitchen features a double range, marble counters and backsplash, brass fixtures, plus these freshly-painted cabinets in Sherwin Williams' "Amazing Gray". Design by Hilary Conrey of Courtney & Co. (Plus this is one of the prettiest islands we've ever seen!)