Photo by Dino Tonn
Elegant dark wood floor living room photo in Phoenix with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Miller Architects, PC
Inspiration for a rustic u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, paneled appliances and an island

Morning Room - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Example of a mid-sized tuscan beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Orange County with no fireplace and beige walls

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Dining room - industrial medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Other

Irvin Serrano
Example of a beach style enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Portland Maine with white walls, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen/dining room combo - small country medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Atlanta with beige walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized tuscan ceramic tile and black floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, no island and white countertops

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

Inspiration for a large mediterranean master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Other with beige walls

Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Tampa with blue walls and no fireplace

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept and formal brown floor and dark wood floor living room remodel in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inckx Photography
Large tuscan open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Phoenix with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and beige walls

Photo by Matthew Niemann
Elegant galley dark wood floor kitchen photo in Austin with medium tone wood cabinets, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

This modern farmhouse is a beautiful compilation of utility and aesthetics. Exposed cypress beams grace the family room vaulted ceiling. Northern white oak random width floors. Quaker clad windows and doors. Shiplap walls. Inspiro 8

Angie Seckinger
Example of a large classic enclosed vaulted ceiling living room design in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Huge tuscan galley travertine floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an island and ceramic backsplash