Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped porcelain tile and multicolored floor kitchen idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and an undermount sink

Trendy brown floor kitchen photo in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, an island and blue countertops

Ken Dahlin
Inspiration for a mid-century modern red floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Chicago

Ken Dahlin
Living room - small 1950s open concept concrete floor and red floor living room idea in Chicago with beige walls, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

Laurie Perez Photography
Transitional enclosed living room photo in Houston with white walls and no tv

MIKE KASKEL
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash and an island

One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden u-shaped open staircase remodel in Los Angeles

Photography by John Gibbons This 28 unit project consists of four seven unit multi-family homes just two blocks away from Sloan’s Lake. The design takes advantage of city and mountain views while gathering around a private urban park and garden. The genesis of the project creates a community within the neighborhood. This project is designed for LEED Gold certification, is solar ready, and utilizes a district geothermal (ground source) heat-pump system for mechanical heating and cooling .

Photography by John Gibbons This 28 unit project consists of four seven unit multi-family homes just two blocks away from Sloan’s Lake. The design takes advantage of city and mountain views while gathering around a private urban park and garden. The genesis of the project creates a community within the neighborhood. This project is designed for LEED Gold certification, is solar ready, and utilizes a district geothermal (ground source) heat-pump system for mechanical heating and cooling .

Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in New York with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

In this McLean VA sunroom, Genesis decorative roller shades in a tone on tone pattern, from Lafayette, provide privacy and block the view of neighboring structures on the hill above. When partially raised, they also provide a good view of the garden and yard below. Photo by Linda H. Bassert, Masterworks Window Fashions & Design LLC.

© Alyssa Lee Photography
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Minneapolis with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in New York

Example of a trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Ken Dahlin
Kitchen - 1960s kitchen idea in Milwaukee

Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Milwaukee with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace