Photographer: Roger Foley
Inspiration for a timeless beige two-story wood exterior home remodel in DC Metro

Tuscan Blue Design was brought into this project (house addition) when the client realized she needed a creative-functional-layout for her new kitchen. The first thing the client said to us was that she wanted to see the view out the bay window as she cooked in her kitchen...that led to the idea of two functional islands instead of perimeter cabinetry. She was drawn to farmhouse style kitchens but didn't want her space to feel 'country'. We took classic farmhouse style elements...bead board + painted cabinetry...updated the color palette using warm gray + warm white, custom storage options, and accent lighting to create a fresh take on the farmhouse style. .Mary Kate McKenna Photography

Courtney Apple Photography
Small eclectic green tile and glass tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in Philadelphia with a pedestal sink and a two-piece toilet

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.

Featured in the September 2018 of House Beautiful, this traditional apartment pops with color, texture and light. The duo of architect John Murray and designer Katie Ridder delivered a family friendly house to the homeowners spectacularly. Little wonder they left each project meeting beaming. Architecture: John B. Murray Architect Interior Designer: Katie Ridder Photography: Francesco Lagne

Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort
Seated home bar - large transitional single-wall white floor seated home bar idea in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

Amazing high gloss white kitchen designed by Bauformat
Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and porcelain backsplash

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of an island style dark wood floor dining room design in Miami with blue walls

Mark Lohman Photography
Beach style dining room photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Andrew Sherman
Alcove shower - transitional gray tile alcove shower idea in Atlanta with a vessel sink and a one-piece toilet

Farm House Kitchen built from a white oak tree harvested from the Owner's property. The Radiant heat in the Kitchen flooring is native Bluestone from Johnston & Rhodes. The double Cast Iron Kohler Sink is a reclaimed fixture with a Rohl faucet. Counters are by Vermont Soapstone. Appliances include a restored Wedgewood stove with double ovens and a refrigerator by Liebherr. Cabinetry designed by JWRA and built by Gergen Woodworks in Newburgh, NY. Lighting including the Pendants and picture lights are fixtures by Hudson Valley Lighting of Newburgh. Featured paintings include Carriage Driver by Chuck Wilkinson, Charlotte Valley Apples by Robert Ginder and Clothesline by Theodore Tihansky.

Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and subway tile backsplash

Rob Karosis
Farmhouse dark wood floor dining room photo in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped kitchen remodel in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Upper floor master suite bath features an entire backsplash wall of hexagon tile.
Bathroom - large contemporary master gray tile, multicolored tile, white tile and mosaic tile white floor bathroom idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and multicolored walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room design in Kansas City with gray walls and no fireplace

Cesar Rubio Hulburd Design transformed a 1920s French Provincial-style home to accommodate a family of five with guest quarters. The family frequently entertains and loves to cook. This, along with their extensive modern art collection and Scandinavian aesthetic informed the clean, lively palette.

Photo by Micah Dimitriadis Photography. Design by Molly O'Neil Designs
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor laundry room remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops