Despite its Old World finishes, the kitchen has every convenience a modern chef could hope for, including a Wolf range and a built-in Miele espresso machine. Custom hood is made from stainless steel and hammered copper. Photography Alain Jaramillo

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

Custom cabinetry is handcrafted from responsibly reclaimed Chestnut. A large island is handcrafted from Maple and finished in Blackened, by Farrow & Ball. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry

Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography
Open concept kitchen - large transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black cabinets and wood countertops

The great room features a craftsman inspired fireplace with corbel brackets supporting a thick mantle. Crisp white paint sets off the trim details from the dark of the hardwood floors and the gas log firebox. Rounding out the traditional/contemporary style is a subtly textured, glazed brick fireplace surround. [Photography by Jessica I. Miller]

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept gray floor family room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors Photos: Erin Little
Example of a mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash, no island, white countertops and a farmhouse sink

World Class kitchen, made from true antique woods, our Provence Collection
Large tuscan u-shaped terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen photo in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an island, wood countertops, green backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors Photos: Erin Little
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and red floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Everyday dishes are displayed on three understated shelves, also crafted from Reclaimed Chestnut. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Location: Nantucket, MA, USA A gorgeous New England beach compound which features a tranquil, sophisticated kitchen. The blue backsplash is the perfect backdrop to a sunny breakfast at the island or a glamorous dinner party in the paneled banquet. The cabinets are accented with hand-made European hardware that enhances the bespoke nature of the kitchen. The children's bathroom has a fun penny tile on the floor juxtaposed against the over-sized subway wall tile. The master bath features crystal fixtures and fittings imported from France. threshold interiors loves working with our clients to produce the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in your beach home! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

Modern bathroom with glazed brick tile shower and custom tiled tub front in stone mosaic. Features wall mounted vanity with custom mirror and sconce installation. Complete with roman clay plaster wall & ceiling paint for a subtle texture.

Paying homage to her Pasadena home's midcentury modern roots, Mandy Moore and interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel resurfaced the fireplace with a sustainable white glazed thin Brick surround from Fireclay Tile and added a terrazzo floating bench to make it the focal point of the family room. Sample Fireclay's glazed thin brick colors and more at fireclaytile.com/samples Glazed Thin Brick Shown 2.5x8 Thin Brick in Lewis Range

Kitchen - rustic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors Photos: Erin Little
Mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and red floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Fireclay Tile's glazed thin Brick in a rustic white glaze adds hand-hewn texture to this fresh white cottage-inspired kitchen. Sample Fireclay Tile's hand-mixed glazed thin Brick colors at FireclayTile.com. FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN Glazed Thin Brick in White Mountains DESIGN Benni Amadi Interiors PHOTOS Lauren Edith