When we started this project, opening up the kitchen to the surrounding space was not an option. Instead, the 10-foot ceilings gave us an opportunity to create a glamorous room with all of the amenities of an open floor plan. The beautiful sunny breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining offer plenty of seats for family and guests in this modern home. Our clients, none the less, love to sit at their new island for breakfast, keeping each other company while cooking, reading a new recipe or simply taking a well-deserved coffee break. The gorgeous custom cabinetry is a combination of horizontal grain walnut base and tall cabinets with glossy white upper cabinets that create an open feeling all the way up the walls. Caesarstone countertops and backsplash join together for a nearly seamless transition. The Subzero and Thermador appliances match the quality of the home and the cooks themselves! Finally, the heated natural limestone floors keep this room welcoming all year long. Alicia Gbur Photography

Floor to ceiling vintage windows were restored and let light flood the room. State of the art radiators replicate the originals keeping the room warm and cozy. Custom furnishings from Kravet and Robert Allen are bright inviting. The glass top brass based cocktail table lets the hand woven tribal rug show through......Photo by Jared Kuzia

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Front door - mid-sized 1960s front door idea in DC Metro with an orange front door

Sunlight dances on the bluestone and the chaise lounges. Landscape design by John Algozzini.
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The vibrant honey color of the pergola actually makes it a striking feature in this outdoor living space that is dominated by whites and greys. And the framework of the pergola is the perfect location to mount the professional-grade misting system.

This year's 2014 SF decorator showcase house featured talented designer Jaimie Belew who installed this stunning bathroom using New Ravenna and Sahara Gold marble from Da Vinci Marble

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Bedroom - transitional master bedroom idea in Orange County

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Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

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The duo purpose custom built-ins with shiplap detail provide storage for clothing, blankets, and bedding in the drawers and upper cabinets, while office supplies are housed in the center cabinets. Desk built by TIm Hill Fine Woodworking Photo by Maine Photo Co - Liz Donnelly

If you want a touch of color in your eclectic kitchen, like this kitchen with red appliances and blue cabinets, then Smeg's Portofino 36" Dual-Fuel Range, Portofino 36" Chimney Hood, and FAB Retro Refrigerator are a great addition. If you want to add more color and style, Smeg's Small Appliances, Like the Toaster and Blender, come in a variety of colors for every taste.

The harmony of color, texture and elements of stone, wood tile, paint stain and glass along with well-defined straight lines in this design combine to execute this Asian inspired kitchen. This Lshape layout with island, pantries and wet bar has a large prep and serve space that also offers a dine-in option. It is minimalistic, functional and well balanced. The boxed out window located at the sink brings nature in. It’s neutral backdrop and golden toned enamel hardware adds elegance and drama.

Transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv