Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen remodel in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, wood countertops and gray backsplash

Example of a farmhouse u-shaped laminate floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white countertops and blue cabinets

The Challenge This beautiful waterfront home was begging for an update. Our clients wanted a contemporary design with modern finishes. They craved improved functionality in the kitchen, hardwood flooring in the living areas, and a spacious walk-in closet in the master bathroom. With two children in school, our clients also needed the project completed during their summer vacation – leaving a slim 90 days for the entire remodel. Could we do it? …Challenge accepted! Our Solution With their active summer travel schedule, our clients elected to vacate their home for the duration of the project. This was ideal for the intrusive nature of the scope of work. In preparation, our design team created a project plan to suit our client’s needs. With such a clear timeline, we were able to select and order long-lead items in plenty of time for the project start date. In the kitchen, we rearranged the layout to provide superior ventilation for the cooktop on the exterior wall. We added two large storage cabinets with glass doors, accented by a sleek mosaic backsplash of glass tile. We also incorporated a large contemporary waterfall island into the room. With seating at one end, the island provides both increased functionality and an eye-catching focal point for the center of the room. On the interior wall of the kitchen, we maximized storage with a wall of built-in cabinetry – complete with pullout pantry cabinets, a double oven, and a large stainless refrigerator. Our clients wisely chose rich, dark-colored wood flooring to add warmth to the contemporary design. After installing the flooring in the kitchen, we brought it into the main living areas as well. In the great room, we wrapped the existing gas fireplace in a neutral stack stone. The effect of the stone on the media and window wall is breathtaking. In the master bathroom, we expanded the closet by pushing the wall back into the adjacent pass-through hallway. The new walk-in closet now includes an impressive closet organization system. Returning to the master bathroom, we removed the single vanity and repositioned the toilet, allowing for a new, curb-less glass shower and a his-and-hers vanity. The entire vanity and shower wall is finished in white 12×24 porcelain tile. The vertical glass mosaic accent band and backlit floating mirrors add to the clean, modern style. To the left of the master bathroom entry, we even added a matching make-up area. Finally, we installed a number of elegant enhancements in the remaining rooms. The clients chose a bronze metal relief accent wall as well as some colorful finishes and artwork for the entry and hallway. Exceptional Results Our clients were simply thrilled with the final product! Not only did they return from their summer vacation to a gorgeous home remodel, but we concluded the project a full week ahead of schedule. As a result, the family was able to move in sooner than planned, giving them plenty of time to acclimate to the renovated space before their kids returned to school. Ultimately, we provided the outstanding results and customer experience that our clients had been searching for. “We met with many other contractors leading up to signing with Progressive Design Build. When we met Mike, we finally felt safe. We had heard so many horror stories about contractors! Progressive was the best move we could have made. They made our dream house become a reality. Vernon was in charge of our project and everything went better than we expected. Our project was completed earlier than expected, too. Our questions and concerns were dealt with quickly and professionally, the job site was always clean, and all subs were friendly and professional. We had a wonderful experience with Progressive Design Build. We’re so grateful we found them.” – The Mader Family

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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall light wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Waypoint Painted Harbor and Homecrest Painted Onyx cabinets, Laza Nuevo Quartz countertops and full height backsplash, custom Copper Range hood, Sharp built-in microwave, 48" gas range, Palmetto Road Solid red oak hardwood 5" x 3/4", champagne bronze faucets, knobs, pulls, and light fixtures...all topped off with LED recess lighting, LED interior cabinet lighting, and LED under-cabinet lighting for the perfect space for the perfect meal for a family dinner

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Photos By Cadan Photography - Richard Cadan
Small minimalist single-wall medium tone wood floor and yellow floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Dallas

Example of a cottage kitchen design in Philadelphia

Heath tile on Backsplash and Kick, Island, Custom Stools Farrow and Ball Inchyra cabinets Vintage stools, Home Bar, Pool House Bar
Inspiration for a small coastal galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, green backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, a peninsula, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops and paneled appliances

Example of a danish u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, a peninsula and white countertops

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

TEAM: Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Sagamore Select Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Large country u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, cement tile backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large cottage l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

Neutrals play nicely! Neutral countertops like Taj Mahal are striking enough to stand on their own, but muted enough to pair well with higher-octane hues.