Sunroom attached to garage, and adjacent to the main home with access to the pool deck. Panoramic door offering views of the entire backyard. Accompanied with a mini split to optimize energy effeciency

A high-gloss, modern IKEA kitchen for a custom craftsman living in Colorado - accompanied by a sleek black island for entertaining and two hidden dishwashers.

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Mid-century modern galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and stone slab backsplash

Modern meadow gardens accompany this unique pod home. Many native plants are included and it has season interest year round. Wood boardwalks add warmth.

This small guest bathroom features marble tile and sleek finishes to accompany the modern look of the entire home. Check out the chrome shower fixtures. Built by TailorCraft Builders, custom home builders in Maryland.

A high-gloss, modern IKEA kitchen for a custom craftsman living in Colorado - accompanied by a sleek black island for entertaining and two hidden dishwashers.

The wet bar creates a focal point for the kitchen and is accompanied by the large pantries for storage.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Houston outdoor kitchen and entertaining area offers a modern take on Mediterranean style. Designed and built by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, this fully loaded family and entertaining space echoes the stucco, travertine tile patio and Mediterranean style of the existing home while exuding a more modern, transitional style. “This was a high-profile client – both VPs of different oil and gas companies who entertain affluent guests on a regular basis – so they wanted to make sure they had high-end appliances and all the latest amenities they could order,” says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Outdoor Homescapes and owner of LGH Design Services in Houston. “They also have two kids, ages 7 and 10, and wanted a family gathering space that better accompanied their new, luxurious pool.” What really sets apart this outside kitchen design idea, however, is the way the elements are used throughout the space. “Usually, outdoor kitchen designs for a backyard are grouped into one island or cabinet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. “But here, the patio, roof and fireplace were all in place, separated by stucco columns, and the outdoor kitchen elements had to work around them.” A 14-foot-long cooking island houses a built-in Fire Magic grill with a Magic View Window (allows the chef to check on food without lifting the lid and losing valuable heat). The island, the countertop of which is "Carnaval" granite from Lackstone, also features a Fire Magic power burner, warming drawer and trash drawer. On one side of the fireplace, forming an “L” with the cooking island, sits a built-in Primo ceramic grill. On the other side of the fireplace is a 3-foot-long cabinet housing a bar with a wine cooler, ice maker and upper cabinet. And finally, just outside the patio door is a 7-foot-long cabinet with a modern Kohler sink with a high-arc Moen faucet (sink and faucet from Faucets Direct), a trash drawer and another upper cabinet. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, by the way, outfitted both cabinets with glass inserts, custom pulls and three-way sensor lighting. “At the beginning, this was basically a blank space with a fireplace in the middle,” says Maxey. So Outdoor Homescapes upgraded the fireplace with Austin Stack Stone in white (No. 401) from Colorstonescreenshot vickers mosaic tile rectangle. "The stone added that pop,” notes Maxey. The fireplace’s espresso-colored, distressed wood mantel (from Mantels.com) and upper wood cabinets were both stained with the Minwax color Jacobean. The ceiling fans were also updated with ones featuring similarly espresso-colored, wooden fan blades, to match. The table in the middle - a cast-iron, Mediterranean style gem with hand-forged scrollwork designs from Patio 1 in Houston – seats 10. “We wanted this kind of Mediterranean feel,” says Maxey. “We wanted rustic, but the appliance package was so new, with all its stainless steel, so we kept a the cabinets and the columns stucco instead of stone for a more clean, modern look and then did the custom tile backsplash and mosaic in more of a rustic, Mediterranean look." The backsplash is a 1-inch travertine tile background with 4-inch square metallic insets, both from Floor & Decor. The tile for the 18-by-24-inch rectangle mosaic came from Great Britain Tile Co. and included a Dianno Reale tumbled border and background. The bronze, diamond-shaped insets are tumbled Dark Emperdor tile and the scrolls are tumbled Noce tile. The client, who admits they have high standards, was more than pleased with the project – especially browsing through Outdoor Homescapes’ vast library of patio kitchen design ideas, the 3D virtual video tour that let them preview the project from every angle before construction. They also liked the personalized design consultation. "OH provides a very neat service where one of their designers will either shop/buy for you or shop with you for the more detailed pieces that will finish your home," reads the client's review on Houzz. "This was a very positive, personalized feature ... Lisha helped narrow down an enormous marketplace of materials and finishes to a few we could choose from."

A high-gloss, modern IKEA kitchen for a custom craftsman living in Colorado - accompanied by a sleek black island for entertaining and two hidden dishwashers.

This family room was remodeled with new window flanking the fireplace, a new coat of paint and a new entertainment console to accompany the family's existing furniture and artwork. A new floor plan was created to give the family a less cluttered look.

Pebble Sheen® White Diamonds pool constructed by Armond Aquatech Pools. The 50' long x 5' high bridge structure with its central grotto and bookend swim tunnels accompany the nearly 1100 sq. ft. swimming pool.

The design of this home drew upon historical styles, preserving the essentials of the original movement while updating these elements with clean lines and modern materials. Peers Homestead drew upon the American Farmhouse. The architectural design was based on several factors: orientation with views and connection to seasonal water elements, glass cubes, simplistic form and material palette, and steel accents with structure and cladding. To capture views, the floor to ceiling windows in the great room bring in the natural environment into the home and were oriented to face the Spanish Peaks. The great room’s simple gable roof and square room shape, accompanied by the large glass walls and a high ceiling, create an impressive glass cube effect. Following a contemporary trend for windows, thin-frame, aluminum clad windows were utilized for the high performance qualities as well as the aesthetic appeal. (Photos by Whitney Kamman)

A large piece of art in bold colors complements the dining room. It's scale mimics the large windows, and is a great accompaniment to the oversized-houndstooth fabric on the dining chairs. Photo by Scott Scherschel

The design of this home drew upon historical styles, preserving the essentials of the original movement while updating these elements with clean lines and modern materials. Peers Homestead drew upon the American Farmhouse. The architectural design was based on several factors: orientation with views and connection to seasonal water elements, glass cubes, simplistic form and material palette, and steel accents with structure and cladding. To capture views, the floor to ceiling windows in the great room bring in the natural environment into the home and were oriented to face the Spanish Peaks. The great room’s simple gable roof and square room shape, accompanied by the large glass walls and a high ceiling, create an impressive glass cube effect. Following a contemporary trend for windows, thin-frame, aluminum clad windows were utilized for the high performance qualities as well as the aesthetic appeal. (Photos by Whitney Kamman)

This Rowe chair and accompanying side table really accentuate the entryway, making guests feel welcome.
Example of a small transitional medium tone wood floor foyer design in DC Metro with yellow walls and a black front door

Cherry stained cabinetry nicely accompanied by quartz countertops.
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Tampa

A high-gloss, modern IKEA kitchen for a custom craftsman living in Colorado - accompanied by a sleek black island for entertaining and two hidden dishwashers.

The backyard features an outdoor dining area covered by a wood pergola, a pool accompanied by a jacuzzi, and an outdoor fire pit makes a perfect gathering place, where friends and family can kick back and cozy up

This fireplace and accompanying wall was constructed with Westport Used brick from Mutual Materials. The patio is 12x24 Vancouver Bay architectural slabs in Gray