Inspiration for a small transitional backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Boston with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a tuscan backyard concrete patio design in Orange County with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a standard ceiling and a gazebo

View of the family room from the kitchen island. The open floor plans allows for ease of chatting with guests or family while prepping a meal. Lots of room at this island for eating and working....another gathering spot in this comfortable home.

Balcony - balcony idea in Los Angeles

The secrets to family-friendly kitchens that bring everyone together: lots of room for mingling, an ample kitchen island—with a few comfortable stools—for chatting with the cook, and plenty of extra seating for when the meal is ready, such as a cozy banquette.

Anice Hoachlander, Judy Davis; HDPhoto
Trendy light wood floor family room library photo in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Interior Design and home furnishings by Laura Sirpilla Bosworth, Laura of Pembroke, Inc Lighting and home furnishings available through Laura of Pembroke, 330-477-4455 or visit www.lauraofpembroke.com for details

The kitchen had dark stained cabinets, and black granite cabinets. We painted the cabinets a beautiful gray color, and the island base a darker gray, but in the same tone. The new counters are quartz, and the back splash is a beautiful dark taupe handmade subway tile. The uniqueness of the handmade tiles makes it really sparkle.

Sarah Baker
Living room - transitional living room idea

Sit down and let me cook you something good to eat! But feel free to help, to chat with me while the food simmers in front of you. Photo by Tim Maloney

The secrets to family-friendly kitchens that bring everyone together: lots of room for mingling, an ample kitchen island—with a few comfortable stools—for chatting with the cook, and plenty of extra seating for when the meal is ready, such as a cozy banquette.

Small Pantry with custom glass door
Example of a small arts and crafts dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Houston with dark wood cabinets

A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces, each set up to be viewed from within. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. Standard form lilacs sit in the boxwood hedge. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Contractor: Kyle Hunt & Partners Interior Design: Alecia Stevens Interiors Landscape Architect: Yardscapes, Inc. Photography: Spacecrafting
Example of a cottage enclosed family room design in Minneapolis

Beautiful eucalyptus green cabinetry showcases Rookwood Americana Pottery.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic backsplash and a peninsula

The secrets to family-friendly kitchens that bring everyone together: lots of room for mingling, an ample kitchen island—with a few comfortable stools—for chatting with the cook, and plenty of extra seating for when the meal is ready, such as a cozy banquette.

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The secrets to family-friendly kitchens that bring everyone together: lots of room for mingling, an ample kitchen island—with a few comfortable stools—for chatting with the cook, and plenty of extra seating for when the meal is ready, such as a cozy banquette.