Deep, narrow butler's pantry features cabinetry on three sides, glass front and pantry storage, chopping block countertop, and ready accessibility from the kitchen. Photo by Gordon Dimmig

Gary Payne
Example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped, formal and open concept porcelain tile living room design in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Eddie Dant / Joe Humphrey © 2015 Houzz
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Kitchen featuring white oak lower cabinetry, white painted upper cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry, including the island. Custom steel hood fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Custom wood beam light fixture fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass and bronze hardware, La Cornue French range, concrete island countertop and engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The 10' AG Millworks doors open out onto the California Room.

Sources: Leaning ladder: Joinery Peg Wall: Joinery Bath Towels: bathstyle (Etsy) Stool: Roost Paint Color: BM Silver Song 1557 Richard Leo Johnson
Example of a trendy master medium tone wood floor claw-foot bathtub design in Atlanta with gray walls

Avalon Builders
Large minimalist blue tile and glass tile walk-in shower photo in Sacramento

The sink base features two full extension rollouts that handle trash and recyclables in the front and have divided storage for cleaning supplies in the back. No more getting on your hands and knees to access this cabinet. Idea found in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Small tilt drawer holds sponges. The raised panel, French blue cabinets are finished with a dark brown glazing. These are full overlay doors and drawers, constructed with high precision to maintain a 1/8” gap between every side of a door and drawer. PHOTO CREDIT: John Ray

A radical remodel of a modest beach bungalow originally built in 1913 and relocated in 1920 to its current location, blocks from the ocean. The exterior of the Bay Street Residence remains true to form, preserving its inherent street presence. The interior has been fully renovated to create a streamline connection between each interior space and the rear yard. A 2-story rear addition provides a master suite and deck above while simultaneously creating a unique space below that serves as a terraced indoor dining and living area open to the outdoors. Photographer: Taiyo Watanabe

Elegant kitchen photo in Charlotte

After Picture; Wall placement was critical because of the septic drainfield lines. The woodchip pathways were installed from both ends of yard and provided ground level access to raised garden peninsulas from above, while homeowners could stand at lower level and work in raised garden beds. Drip system was designed for beds and garden separate. The neat thing with the Allan Block is the tab is on top, so we can use it for a border "edge" and not require a cap. A cap was installed on the 2' high seat wall in curved section next to paver patio. The mixed pattern wall is Allan Block in Europa tumbled series shown in Rocky Mountain color blend.

One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

An 8x14 Studio Shed - a great length for a long and narrow space. There is a music recording studio at one end and a desk for office work and crafts at the other.

photography by Rob Karosis
Mid-sized elegant white two-story wood exterior home photo in Portland Maine

The right accessories can make a roll in shower really work - the decorative grab bars, niches and hand held showers look nice - yet provide functionality for the whole family.

A modern-meets-vintage farmhouse-style tiny house designed and built by Parlour & Palm in Portland, Oregon. This adorable space may be small, but it is mighty, and includes a kitchen, bathroom, living room, sleeping loft, and outdoor deck. Many of the features - including cabinets, shelves, hardware, lighting, furniture, and outlet covers - are salvaged and recycled.

Complete bathroom remodel for wheelchair access and 5' wheelchair turning radius. Bath tub and existing closet taken in to create 5' x 5' wheelchair accessible shower. Bathroom door enlarged to 42" cased opening for better access. Toilet moved and rotated for better access and bidet installed. Lift installed by Eric Strader with Rehab Outfitters. Blocking installed for all grab bars by toilet and in shower. New ADA vanity built for roll up wheelchair access. New hallway created by taking in existing closet and built in cabinets.

Nathan Padilla Bowen Photography
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in San Diego

Brandon Arant
Farmhouse shower curtain photo in Los Angeles