For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Travis Wayne Baker
Example of a cottage light wood floor kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This exquisite Spanish one-story house sets the tone for what's ahead from the minute you lay eyes on it. The meticulous level of detail starts with the front yard hardscape and landscape, and continues through the hand-carved door to reveal a well-curated showcase of collected valuables.

The client wanted to create a traditional rustic design with clean lines and a feminine edge. She works from her home office, so she needed it to be functional and organized with elegant and timeless lines. In the kitchen, we removed the peninsula that separated it for the breakfast room and kitchen, to create better flow and unity throughout the space.

Cal Mitchner Photography
Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor bathroom design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, green walls, a two-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets

Photos by Spacecrafting
Mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor entryway photo in Minneapolis with a white front door and gray walls

Eric Roth
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized eclectic dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Boston with brown walls and a standard fireplace

The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.

Bruce Cole
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray floor basement design in Other with white walls

Closet off the master bedroom Blue walls Lucite hardware
Example of a large classic women's carpeted and gray floor closet design in Charlotte with blue cabinets and open cabinets

Transitional bedroom photo in Charlotte

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean vegetable garden landscape in Santa Barbara.

Greg Premru Photography
Example of a trendy living room design in Boston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a concealed tv

Construction by Deep Creek Builders. Photography by Andrew Hyslop.
Elegant utility room photo in Louisville with a stacked washer/dryer

Inspiration for a 1960s open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Diego with white walls and a standard fireplace

A master bathroom in need of an update was modernized with a barn door, new vanity and modern natural tile selections. We were able to create a bathroom space which include warm colors( wood shelves, wall color, floor tile) and crisp clean finishes ( vanity, quartz, textural wall tile). There were 2 benches included for seating in and out of large shower enclosure.

Scott Shigley
Bedroom - transitional carpeted bedroom idea in Chicago with blue walls

Amy Bartlam Photographer
Example of a small arts and crafts 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile white floor bathroom design in Los Angeles with white cabinets, white walls, a pedestal sink, glass countertops, white countertops and shaker cabinets

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography