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Example of a mountain style galley eat-in kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and wood countertops

Example of a large mountain style l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and wood countertops

Example of a classic u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kenny Fenton
Open concept kitchen - large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and stone tile backsplash

Kitchen, Longviews Studios Inc. Photographer
Small mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, black appliances and an island

The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Inspiration for a large southwestern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with an island, a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets and white backsplash

Donna Grimes, Serenity Design (Interior Design) Sam Oberter Photography LLC 2012 Design Excellence Award, Residential Design+Build Magazine 2011 Watermark Award

Built and designed by Shelton Design Build Photo by: MissLPhotography
Example of a mid-sized eclectic galley light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Kenny Fenton
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and stone 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!”

Low Country kitchen by Rutt Classics has all the refinement & elegance while being practical & inviting. Defines family living space! Photos by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Kitchen - large rustic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and wood countertops

custom cabinetry and barn doors by Erik Davin Atlanta Rustic Cabinetry.com
Inspiration for a large rustic dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Ronnie Bruce Photography
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink