Stoffer Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

Peter Dressel Photography
Small trendy single-wall ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and white walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept linoleum floor dining room remodel in Miami with no fireplace, white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Kolanowski Studio
Farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, a peninsula and black countertops

New dining and kitchen area is open with vaulted ceilings and features a 3d tile backsplash that echoes water and waves. Fannie Allen Design, Elisabeth Doermann Architect, Robert Vente Photography

Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

When marrying two Upper West Side apartments to accommodate a growing family’s needs, the team at Axis Mundi was faced with a conundrum: how to distinctly delineate public and private spaces without sacrificing the greater openness conferred by the expansion. So they limned that line with a six-foot square sliding glass door, which enables parents to block out the sounds of rambunctious youth emanating from private quarters, while also shielding sleeping children from the later night activities of their parents—all of it without obscuring light or affecting the impression of open-plan living. Continuity of materials—hand-scraped walnut plank floors, a custom bamboo veneer kitchen and living room shelving—enhances the sense of sweeping, loft-like spaces. Materials also create intriguing textural contrasts, as in a powder room where a high-tech glass sink and black stainless steel penny tile is softened by a leather door with contrast stitching one must open to enter the space. Highlights: A pair of Gio Ponti lounge chairs, black glass rock tables and a William Yeoward area rug from the Rug Company (living room), sliding glass shower door from Magnum in the master bath. Total Area: 1950 sf Design Team: John Beckmann, Richard Rosenbloom and Nick Messerlian Photography: Mikiko Kikuyama © Axis Mundi Design LLC

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Large minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances and an island

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a small transitional living room library remodel in New York with gray walls

Josh Thornton
Inspiration for a large eclectic powder room remodel in Chicago with multicolored walls

A Careful Lighting Composition as the Dining Table Helps Define Space
Large minimalist light wood floor and beige floor great room photo in New York with white walls

Kitchen detail Photo by Erik Rank
Inspiration for a small contemporary bamboo floor kitchen remodel in New York with an island, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops, white backsplash and an undermount sink

We worked with a corporation and their out-of-town architect on this residential condominium construction in Washington D.C. The company uses the apartment for executive housing and meetings. Its goal was to create a flexible space to be used for both purposes. We renovated the kitchen, two bathrooms, and one bedroom. The central focus is the sleek new open kitchen, though we worked on the entire 1200 square foot apartment. The client provided the architectural design for the kitchen and the rest of the apartment. The biggest layout changes were: *Removing the walls of the existing kitchen to create a dramatic open kitchen that runs all the way to the window on one side and an island with a waterfall countertop on the other side. *A layout that provided space for a large conference table *Closing off one door of the bedroom and creating a larger opening from the living room side and installing pocket doors These changes required extensive systems work throughout the apartment, including redoing all the ductwork, modifying the sprinkler system and relocating sprinkler heads to meet fire code. We didn’t run into any surprises with the systems because our team had investigated the structure in the pre-construction stage and cut holes in the drywall to locate the plumbing pipes, columns, and wiring. We had to turn and move the existing HVAC system so we could hide it in one of the kitchen cabinets. We built the structure that anchors one end of the kitchen. It hides a refrigerator (with flush panel doors), electrical panel, and writing for the flat screen television. A soffit above the kitchen hides all the ductwork, and is fitted with recessed lights and LED cove lighting above. The client supplied the kitchen cabinetry. The countertops are quartz by Caesarstone in Haze. We installed the flooring material on the base of one side of the island. Backsplash. The dramatic backsplash is made of thin sheets of porcelain. The 5 mm thick material by Fiandre comes in 5-foot by 10-foot sheets that comes in a continuous pattern or can be book-matched. A fabricator measured the layout and cuts for the wall outlets, cut the material and installed it. Our team delivered three sheets of the material up the stairwell of the building. Though they created a template of the material out of wood to make sure it would fit, the actual material was more rigid and it took them a while to maneuver it. The new wide opening at the end of the living room has pocket doors. We closed off the original hallway door to the bedroom. Michael K. Wilkinson

Example of an eclectic light wood floor and beige floor dining room design in Vancouver with blue walls and no fireplace

The deep, steely green shades of the Designers Guild Matara Fern dining chair fabric and accent wall behind add an air of sophistication to our raw, industrial-style Soho apartment design, whilst the bookshelf's rich tones echo the magnificent original flooring.

This beautiful Icelandic kitchen offers a sleek style to this penthouse apartment. Lighting retailer Lýsing & Hönnun, provided our Cairo pendant lights to this kitchen project. The jet black tones are complemented with the industrial grey wall design. Our pendant illuminate the kitchen island area, offering a warm light preparing meals.

We demolished and re-built the interior of this Victorian apartment in Hampstead for a delightful couple. The kitchen and bathroom were relocated and walls were opened up to flood the apartment with light. Geometric patterns were used throughout with a dark grey feature wall in the living room adding drama. The bespoke, shaker-style kitchen that we designed was painted a complimentary light grey. Photo Credit: Emma Lewis