Example of a transitional gray tile bathroom design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, gray cabinets and shaker cabinets

Photo by John Hession
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor sunroom photo in Boston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Patio - large rustic backyard stone patio idea with a roof extension and a fireplace

Sara Essex Bradley
Example of a small eclectic single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Sullivan's Island Private Residence Completed 2013 Photographer: William Quarles Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr: inkarchitecture
Mid-sized beach style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor playroom photo in Charleston with blue walls

Stoffer Photography
Example of a transitional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island and marble backsplash

Architect of Record: David Burton, Photographer: Jenny Pfieffer
Small mid-century modern family room photo in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and white walls

Michael J. Lee Photography
Large beach style slate floor and gray floor sunroom photo in Boston with no fireplace and a skylight

John Magor
Dining room - mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor dining room idea in Richmond with white walls

This darling young family of four recently moved to a beautiful home over looking La Jolla Shores. They wanted a home that represented their simple and sophisticated style that would still function as a livable space for their children. We incorporated a subtle nautical concept to blend with the location and dramatic color and texture contrasts to show off the architecture. Photo cred: Chipper Hatter: www.chipperhatter.com

Huge urban u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, stainless steel appliances, two islands and red backsplash

Designed and Built by: Cottage Home Company Photographed by: Kyle Caldabaugh of Level Exposure
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Jacksonville with a hinged shower door

The open great room, which includes the oversize kitchen and dedicated dining area, is a cozy blend of ocean blues, sandy beiges and oyster whites.
Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Tampa with beige walls

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional black tile mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Matt Kocourek Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

We helped stylish blogger Erin Hatzis - one half of Suburban Bitches - choose chairs for her new wood and iron dining room table from Restoration Hardware. The silver tabouret chairs she had paired with her old, farmhouse table just weren't working, and Erin needed sorting through the overwhelming number of options available online. She had her eye on the handwoven, antiqued zinc CB2 Reed chair, and Decorist suggested layering in two Pascal Modern Shell Chairs from Overstock (with a sheepskin overlay for added comfort!) to blend the mid-century elements she had in her living room. Shop the room here http://www.decorist.com/makeovers/24/a-rustic-modern-dining-room-makeover Rachel Olsen Photography