Detailing such as floating shelves, LED lighting, clean lines and easy care materials are what people are looking for as they redo their kitchens. Photo by Chrissy Racho

Kitchen - kitchen idea in San Diego

Living room - cottage enclosed living room idea in Dallas with white walls and a standard fireplace

Photography by John Bessler Top priority for this young couple, having recently leap-frogged from cozy salt box to rambling tudor estate, was the creation of a nursery for their first child (arrival eminent!). Next up? Imbuing the grand scale with intimate charm, in a family-oriented common space to accommodate baby plus their three dogs! Blending his love for all things rustic, and hers for a “glam-sophisticate” splash or two, the result is a beautiful and practical space fit for the whole tribe.

Example of a small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, gray countertops, marble countertops, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Elegant multicolored floor laundry room photo in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Shea McGee
Kitchen - coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Upon entering this high-rise city kitchen, a sense of stability and balance is created through symmetry. An elongated island complete with a preparation sink at one end and informal seating at the other allows for plenty of usable work and entertaining space. A custom metal hood serves as the focal point

Keeping the space around the kitchen window clear helps bring in more light and gives the kitchen and airy feel. Double tall cabinets were built along the other walls to ensure ample storage space. Photo Credit: Drafting Cafe

Eat-in kitchen - large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

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Eat-in kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances and an island

John Evans
Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, white appliances, an island and marble countertops

M.James Northern - Northern Exposure Photography
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped beige floor kitchen idea in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Chip Riegel www.chipriegel.com
Minimalist family room photo in Providence

Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Holland Photography
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Seattle with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and quartzite countertops

Family room - contemporary family room idea in Bengaluru