Limestone tiles in the interior space, surrounded by custom-cut slab pieces of limestone and marble make up the border. Materials Used - Portuguese Limestone/ Honed Finish (Tiles & Custom Slab Exterior) - Italian Brown Marble "Cafe Bruno" (Custom Slab Exterior)

Kitchen - large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, gray countertops and shaker cabinets

Angie Seckinger
Example of a large beach style u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-century modern concrete floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Diego

Example of a mid-sized beach style dark wood floor enclosed dining room design in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Beach style light wood floor and beige floor great room photo in San Diego

BrightRoomSF Photography San Francisco Marcell Puzsar
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor bathroom design in Charleston with white walls

Master bathroom suite with a Waterworks Empire bathtub. The floors are Afyon White polished marble mosaic. Custom made vantique in white painted finish with marble countertop. Vintage bamboo stool and wood cabinet.

A master bath immersed in serenity indulges in all manner of luxuries including honed and tumbled thassos marble tile rug with shell inlay and polished marble border, entire walls of recessed wood paneling, a burst of color at the soaring tray ceiling, a soaking tub niche with bowed window bay, and crisp polished nickel fixtures and hardware and accoutrements. James Merrell Photography

Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Philadelphia with gray walls and no fireplace

Greg Premru
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Photo: Mars Photo and Design © 2017 Houzz, Cork wall covering is used for the prefect backdrop to this study/craft area in this custom basement remodel by Meadowlark Design + Build.

Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Claw-foot bathtub - large rustic master ceramic tile and beige floor claw-foot bathtub idea with dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and beige walls

Large beach style medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Bridgeport with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and shaker cabinets

Jeff Herr
Open concept kitchen - transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Goals While their home provided them with enough square footage, the original layout caused for many rooms to be underutilized. The closed off kitchen and dining room were disconnected from the other common spaces of the home causing problems with circulation and limited sight-lines. A tucked-away powder room was also inaccessible from the entryway and main living spaces in the house. Our Design Solution We sought out to improve the functionality of this home by opening up walls, relocating rooms, and connecting the entryway to the mudroom. By moving the kitchen into the formerly over-sized family room, it was able to really become the heart of the home with access from all of the other rooms in the house. Meanwhile, the adjacent family room was made into a cozy, comfortable space with updated fireplace and new cathedral style ceiling with skylights. The powder room was relocated to be off of the entry, making it more accessible for guests. A transitional style with rustic accents was used throughout the remodel for a cohesive first floor design. White and black cabinets were complimented with brass hardware and custom wood features, including a hood top and accent wall over the fireplace. Between each room, walls were thickened and archway were put in place, providing the home with even more character.