Roger Cooner Architect, Munger Interiors
Elegant eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photo Credit: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a large timeless dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Trendy kitchen photo in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mountain style kitchen design in DC Metro with gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Example of a large ornate l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, limestone countertops, gray backsplash and limestone backsplash

Example of a trendy u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

Photography: Regan Wood Photography
Large trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, subway tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, marble countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Goals While their home provided them with enough square footage, the original layout caused for many rooms to be underutilized. The closed off kitchen and dining room were disconnected from the other common spaces of the home causing problems with circulation and limited sight-lines. A tucked-away powder room was also inaccessible from the entryway and main living spaces in the house. Our Design Solution We sought out to improve the functionality of this home by opening up walls, relocating rooms, and connecting the entryway to the mudroom. By moving the kitchen into the formerly over-sized family room, it was able to really become the heart of the home with access from all of the other rooms in the house. Meanwhile, the adjacent family room was made into a cozy, comfortable space with updated fireplace and new cathedral style ceiling with skylights. The powder room was relocated to be off of the entry, making it more accessible for guests. A transitional style with rustic accents was used throughout the remodel for a cohesive first floor design. White and black cabinets were complimented with brass hardware and custom wood features, including a hood top and accent wall over the fireplace. Between each room, walls were thickened and archway were put in place, providing the home with even more character.

© Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Enclosed kitchen - traditional enclosed kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Evan White
Elegant galley kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a classic kitchen design in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

John. W. Hession, photographer. Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc.
Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash and marble backsplash

Example of a large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

BRAD STANLEY
Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Large trendy u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, a double-bowl sink, matchstick tile backsplash and brown countertops

Example of a trendy l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, a single-bowl sink and marble backsplash

Photo: Howard Doughty
Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island