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Elegant u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and a peninsula

Large elegant formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This Kitchen was carved out of a former Maids Room and Pantry in order to provide an "open-concept" Kitchen/Family Room which opens into a Living/Dining Room. While the spaces are all open to one another, each is defined separately to maintain the pre-war character of the apartment. In this instance, the peninsula is contained within a large cased opening which also incorporates custom storage cabinets. Photo by J. Nefsky

Like most of our projects, we can't gush about this reno—a new kitchen and mudroom, ensuite closet and pantry—without gushing about the people who live there. The best projects, we always say, are the ones in which client, contractor and design team are all present throughout, conception to completion, each bringing their particular expertise to the table and forming a cohesive, trustworthy team that is mutually invested in a smooth and successful process. They listen to each other, give the benefit of the doubt to each other, do what they say they'll do. This project exemplified that kind of team, and it shows in the results. Most obvious is the opening up of the kitchen to the dining room, decompartmentalizing somewhat a century-old bungalow that was originally quite purposefully compartmentalized. As a result, the kitchen had to become a place one wanted to see clear through from the front door. Inset cabinets and carefully selected details make the functional heart of the house equal in elegance to the more "public" gathering spaces, with their craftsman depth and detail. An old back porch was converted to interior space, creating a mudroom and a much-needed ensuite walk-in closet. A new, larger deck went on: Phase One of an extensive design for outdoor living, that we all hope will be realized over the next few years. Finally, a duplicative back stairwell was repurposed into a walk-in pantry. Modernizing often means opening spaces up for more casual living and entertaining, and/or making better use of dead space. In this re-conceptualized old house, we did all of that, creating a back-of-the-house that is now bright and cheerful and new, while carefully incorporating meaningful vintage and personal elements. The best result of all: the clients are thrilled. And everyone who went in to the project came out of it friends. Contractor: Stumpner Building Services Cabinetry: Stoll’s Woodworking Photographer: Gina Rogers

Super sleek statement in white. Sophisticated condo with gorgeous views are reflected in this modern apartment accented in ocean blues. Modern furniture , custom artwork and contemporary cabinetry make this home an exceptional winter escape destination. Lori Hamilton Photography Learn more about our showroom and kitchen and bath design: http://www.mingleteam.com

Bedroom - craftsman medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with white walls

Sleek and organic design with pebbles stone giving a natural look of a river walk running from the inside bathroom to the outdoor shower in a private patio. Design by Luz Marina Selles. Photos by Mike Small Photography.

Bathroom - coastal master dark wood floor bathroom idea in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white walls, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Living room photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Living Room of our Glencoe home, alive with personality and purple accents http://www.mrobinsonphoto.com/

Photo: Jason Snyder © Houzz 2013
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept light wood floor family room remodel in Other with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Integrated appliances serve to unify a relatively small kitchen. To the left of the built-in refrigerator is an appliance garage housing a small microwave oven. The minimal slide out range hood helps maintain a furniture-like aesthetic in this very visible kitchen.

Enclosed dining room - large transitional medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Seattle with beige walls

Echinopsis hybrid 'Flying Saucer'
Design ideas for a landscaping in Other.

Living room - traditional formal and enclosed light wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

We custom designed many of the architectural features in the condo, including the shoji screen and bedside console, wood with a suspended lacquer box. Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz

Wall color is Sherwin-Williams Shoji White SW7042. Chandelier and lamps are Visual Comfort. Dining table and chairs from Hickory Chair, mirror is Worlds Away.

Patio - transitional stone patio idea in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover