Colors: Blue, Whispering Blue, Arabian
Inspiration for a large modern galley linoleum floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

Colors: Sky-Blue, Barbados
Mid-sized minimalist freestanding desk linoleum floor home office photo in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

Colors: Virgin Blue, Van Gogh, Sahara
Inspiration for a large modern open concept linoleum floor living room remodel in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Kevin Bauman - architectural and interior photography; Architect - McIntosh Poris Associates
Dining room - modern linoleum floor dining room idea in Denver

The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal. The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.

Jon Encarnacion
Large minimalist single-wall linoleum floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Nashville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

book-matched walnut with glass backsplash
Eat-in kitchen - large modern u-shaped linoleum floor eat-in kitchen idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, orange backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, wood countertops and subway tile backsplash

In dense urban Portland, a new second floor addition to an existing 1949 house doubles the square footage, allowing for a master suite and kids' bedrooms and bath. Photos: Anna M Campbell

The Eagle Harbor Cabin is located on a wooded waterfront property on Lake Superior, at the northerly edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, about 300 miles northeast of Minneapolis. The wooded 3-acre site features the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, a lake that sometimes behaves like the ocean. The 2,000 SF cabin cantilevers out toward the water, with a 40-ft. long glass wall facing the spectacular beauty of the lake. The cabin is composed of two simple volumes: a large open living/dining/kitchen space with an open timber ceiling structure and a 2-story “bedroom tower,” with the kids’ bedroom on the ground floor and the parents’ bedroom stacked above. The interior spaces are wood paneled, with exposed framing in the ceiling. The cabinets use PLYBOO, a FSC-certified bamboo product, with mahogany end panels. The use of mahogany is repeated in the custom mahogany/steel curvilinear dining table and in the custom mahogany coffee table. The cabin has a simple, elemental quality that is enhanced by custom touches such as the curvilinear maple entry screen and the custom furniture pieces. The cabin utilizes native Michigan hardwoods such as maple and birch. The exterior of the cabin is clad in corrugated metal siding, offset by the tall fireplace mass of Montana ledgestone at the east end. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and snow protection; and metal siding for maximum durability. Sustainable interior finish materials include bamboo/plywood cabinets, linoleum floors, locally-grown maple flooring and birch paneling, and low-VOC paints.

Hidden door for your kitchen!
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall linoleum floor kitchen pantry remodel in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and a peninsula

Colors: VirginBlue, Van Gogh, Caribbean
Large minimalist open concept linoleum floor living room photo in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Colors: Barbados, Pineapple, Lime
Mid-sized minimalist girl linoleum floor and multicolored floor kids' room photo in Chicago with yellow walls

Retro linoleum floor made of Forbo's linoleum product, called Marmoleum. Laurie Crogan www.inlayfloors.com
Example of a minimalist kitchen design in Los Angeles

Colors: Silver-Birch, Silver-Shadow, Barbados
Example of a mid-sized minimalist galley linoleum floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal. The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.

The Redmond Residence is located on a wooded hillside property about 20 miles east of Seattle. The 3.5-acre site has a quiet beauty, with large stands of fir and cedar. The house is a delicate structure of wood, steel, and glass perched on a stone plinth of Montana ledgestone. The stone plinth varies in height from 2-ft. on the uphill side to 15-ft. on the downhill side. The major elements of the house are a living pavilion and a long bedroom wing, separated by a glass entry space. The living pavilion is a dramatic space framed in steel with a “wood quilt” roof structure. A series of large north-facing clerestory windows create a soaring, 20-ft. high space, filled with natural light. The interior of the house is highly crafted with many custom-designed fabrications, including complex, laser-cut steel railings, hand-blown glass lighting, bronze sink stand, miniature cherry shingle walls, textured mahogany/glass front door, and a number of custom-designed furniture pieces such as the cherry bed in the master bedroom. The dining area features an 8-ft. long custom bentwood mahogany table with a blackened steel base. The house has many sustainable design features, such as the use of extensive clerestory windows to achieve natural lighting and cross ventilation, low VOC paints, linoleum flooring, 2x8 framing to achieve 42% higher insulation than conventional walls, cellulose insulation in lieu of fiberglass batts, radiant heating throughout the house, and natural stone exterior cladding.

Colors: Blue, Whispering Blue, Arabian
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley linoleum floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island