John Martinelli Photography
Eat-in kitchen - transitional medium tone wood floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with gray cabinets and open cabinets

Small elegant u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen pantry photo in Austin with open cabinets, copper countertops, an integrated sink, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and no island

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Working with the interior designer to create a moody modern powder room, we backlit the mirror and hung a modern pendant light over the sink. The mirror backlight goes from the ceiling to the floor. Interior Design: Studio 80 Tracie Schumacher Architecture: RKD Architects Jack Snow General Contractor: Schaeffer Construction Key Words: Backlit Mirror, modern powder room, powder room, modern powder room lighting, lighting, lighting design, lighting designer, backlit mirror, mirror backlight, backlight, mirror lighting, lighting for mirror, mirror light, powder room light, powder room lighting, powder lighting, powder room lighting, modern powder, modern powder room light, modern powder room lighting

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

Michael Biondo
Foyer - traditional dark wood floor foyer idea in New York with gray walls

Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

This stately townhouse underwent a full renovation from both the DHD Architecture and Interiors team to provide a young family with rooms to grow into. Spaces were updated with contemporary furnishings and refined architectural details, while still honoring the classic, formal elements of the historic home. The expansive outdoor space is framed by the dining area’s floor to ceiling windows and bold window treatment. DHD’s interiors team aimed to transform the room into an inviting and livable space for the family, designing a custom kitchen banquette and using playfully bright, warm color tones. While the master bedroom keeps to a soft, muted palette incorporating deep shades of purples, the children’s rooms are extravagantly fun, complete with fuchsia bedding and oversized Lucite table lamps. Photography: Emily Andrews 3 Bedrooms / 6,000 Square Feet

Interior Design By: Sone Design Photography By: Kurt Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and a double-bowl sink

Location: Nantucket, MA, USA A gorgeous New England beach compound which features a tranquil, sophisticated kitchen. The blue backsplash is the perfect backdrop to a sunny breakfast at the island or a glamorous dinner party in the paneled banquet. The cabinets are accented with hand-made European hardware that enhances the bespoke nature of the kitchen. The children's bathroom has a fun penny tile on the floor juxtaposed against the over-sized subway wall tile. The master bath features crystal fixtures and fittings imported from France. threshold interiors loves working with our clients to produce the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in your beach home! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

Laurey Glenn
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional galley light wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray cabinets

Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

steve Lerum
Trendy home theater photo in Orange County with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photography by Ann Hiner
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin with stainless steel appliances

Transitional Grey Kitchen Design in Belair, Livingston, NJ Grey cabinets, with Statuary white marble counters and backsplash. Ken Lauben
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

Custom kitchen with wolf and subzero appliances, Icestone counters, glass tile backsplashes, custom cabinets, Sun tunnel skylights, recessed LED lighting

Emily Gilbert Photography
Example of a trendy eat-in kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island