This smart kitchen renovation in Silver Spring, Maryland, involved removing three walls and a centrally located powder room and a closet. The powder room was relocated into the original closet area, and the patio door moved nearby. The main window was enlarged to create an anchor and focal point for the new kitchen as well as to enhance the view onto the lovely backyard. An angled island keeps the room feeling spacious and open, and a corner pantry was designed so as not to lose precious storage space.

Kitchen - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island, blue cabinets, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kat Alves-Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jay Graham
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed and formal beige floor and carpeted living room design in San Francisco with orange walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Antique white kitchen- Design and Photography by Vince Winteregg of Kitchen Style, LLC. Installation by Rochefort Construction, Inc.
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Tampa with beige backsplash and stone tile backsplash

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photography ©2012 Tony Valainis
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed bamboo floor living room idea in Indianapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv

Hulya Kolabas
Example of a large transitional open concept dark wood floor living room design in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Robert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New Architecture
Example of a classic detached garage design in DC Metro

This post-war, plain bungalow was transformed into a charming cottage with this new exterior detail, which includes a new roof, red shutters, energy-efficient windows, and a beautiful new front porch that matched the roof line. Window boxes with matching corbels were also added to the exterior, along with pleated copper roofing on the large window and side door. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

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Inspiration for a timeless claw-foot bathtub remodel in Seattle

U-shape kitchen with concrete counter tops, tall wooden cabinets, wood flooring, recessed and pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large cottage u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and shaker cabinets

Mid-century modern light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Orange County with marble countertops, two islands, white countertops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and paneled appliances

Dean J. Birinyi, ASMP Please contact the designer for questions regarding product and materials: Sabrina Alfin of Sabrina Alfin Interiors.
Example of a beach style open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Luis Obispo with blue walls

Entryway - modern entryway idea in New York

Modern rustic bar featuring steel beams, hand-sawn wood beams, reclaimed wood walls and cold rolled steel bar backsplash. A great basement bar for entertaining friends.

Example of a mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Detroit with gray walls, a vessel sink and gray countertops

Example of a classic dark wood floor powder room design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, black cabinets and multicolored walls