Lisa Romerein
Living room - cottage open concept living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: William Wright
Arts and crafts l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray backsplash

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Interior Design by Blackband Design 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com Home Build & Design by: Graystone Custom Builders, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 466-0900

The different elements in the cabana bath make it very charming.
Bathroom - mid-sized coastal 3/4 white tile pebble tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom idea in Boston with a trough sink, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room photo in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen pantry remodel in Other

Example of a mid-sized beach style master light wood floor bedroom design in San Diego with white walls

Kevin Meechan Photographer
Inspiration for a farmhouse dark wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Other with wood countertops, open cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Kitchen - small traditional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and recessed-panel cabinets

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille, for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath
Bathroom - contemporary master bathroom idea in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Tuscan white two-story stucco gable roof photo in Dallas

Example of a transitional living room design in Austin

Photos ©RK Productions
Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in Portland

Eric Rorer
Mid-sized mid-century modern formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and a concrete fireplace

A spacious colonial in the heart of the waterfront community of Greenhaven still had its original 1950s kitchen. A renovation without an addition added space by reconfiguring, and the wall between kitchen and family room was removed to create open flow. A beautiful banquette was built where the family can enjoy breakfast overlooking the pool. Kitchen Design: Studio Dearborn. Interior decorating by Lorraine Levinson. All appliances: Thermador. Countertops: Pental Quartz Lattice. Hardware: Top Knobs Chareau Series Emerald Pulls and knobs. Stools and pendant lights: West Elm. Photography: Jeff McNamara.

EVERYONE'S INVITED. The first-floor bedroom and laundry area was replaced by an open family room with fabulous backyard views, perfect for entertaining a large extended family. Photography by Anice Hoachlander

Gray painted framed mirrors add depth to the softly painted grey washed walls and subtly connects the gray veining throughout the carrara marble countertop and gray painted double vanity.

Robert Clark
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, an undermount sink and green walls