Elegant open concept carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Boston with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

The wall between the original kitchen and dining room was removed, the ceiling raised, and beams added to match the dining room. All new cabinets, counter tops, floor, appliances, and lighting added. Interior Designer: Deborah Campbell Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Photo: Sarah Natsumi Moore © 2014 Houzz
Contemporary gray two-story exterior home idea in Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room remodel in New York with a vessel sink, wood countertops, gray walls, a one-piece toilet and brown countertops

Example of a transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor home bar design in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash and white countertops

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Light and Bright with rich color and textures. Photo by Amy Bartlam
Beach style formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a trendy white tile gray floor alcove bathtub design in San Francisco with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and gray walls

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard patio design in Columbus with a fire pit and a roof extension

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Inspiration for a huge timeless master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Atlanta with beige walls and no fireplace

Alcove shower - contemporary 3/4 white tile gray floor alcove shower idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

This album is to show some of the basic closet configurations, because the majority of our closets are not five figure master walk-ins. This is a 2nd bedroom walk-in. We integrated two 10" drawers for storage of smaller items, adjustable shelving, and a long wall of double hang.

Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard and one-story concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Houston

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Example of a mid-sized trendy built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room design in Vancouver with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island, soapstone countertops, ceramic backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a contemporary built-in desk craft room remodel in San Francisco with blue walls

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Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and white countertops

We added a lower ceiling over this dry bar in the large room. This allowed us to work around the mechanicals of their lower level and also add a bit of a cozy feeling to the bar area. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.