Mid-sized elegant light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in New York with blue walls

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Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

Morales Construction Company is one of Northeast Florida’s most respected general contractors, and has been listed by The Jacksonville Business Journal as being among Jacksonville’s 25 largest contractors, fastest growing companies and the No. 1 Custom Home Builder in the First Coast area.

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors and Meredith Heuer photography. We opted for a classic inspired bathroom with literally "splashes" of fun for these little girls. The triple laundry sink serves the 3 children nicely with it's deep basin and built in soap holders. Simplicity was key when selecting a class marble hex floor tile and white subway tile for the bulk of the room - but then we had a little fun with the colorful glass mosaic tile in the tub niche. Handblown locally made light fixtures from Dan Spitzer over the sink keep my signature of "local and handmade" alive.

Contemporary ​Piedmont Kitchen, with Custom Cerused Oak Cabinets. Large expansive windows open up to private creek and parkland. Two kitchen islands, with custom ceiling stainless steel hood. Large refrigerator and pantry. Caesarstone countertop

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz

Light and Bright Kitchen and adjoining nook. Photography by John Woodcock
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized beach style guest light wood floor bedroom design in San Diego with blue walls

Interior/Exterior finishes by Monique Varsames of Moka Design Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photography by Frank Ambrosino
Inspiration for a huge timeless white two-story wood gable roof remodel in New York

This project was a collaboration of Abby Hetherington and Kath Costani's creative talent.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style living room design with a stone fireplace

CAGentle cascading curves make this 7500 sq. ft. home almost stealthy. At one with its environment, it is infused with a generous amount of natural light and the cooling coastal breezes of Corona del Mar, Ca. Natural materials and stone in a ledge rock pattern are combined with glass and steel to make this home uniquely spectacular. City and Coastal Commission approvals were secured. Corona del Mar, California

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, subway tile backsplash and medium tone wood cabinets

Custom Built ins create a media and desk area for two. Magnetic wallpaper at the desk area adds purpose and flexible display opportunities. The green Eames chairs add character and plays with colorful rug.

Cozy second bedroom with tufted leather bed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Miami with blue walls

Imagine the surprise of LaMantia designer Gina Mazzone, CKD, CBD when she arrived for a first appointment to find this LaGrange Ranch home had two existing kitchens back-to-back. How very unusual! Upon further investigation she also found a “powder room” without a sink. This was just the challenge that Mazzone excels at…and excel she did! Read more about this project on our blog: http://lamantia.com/two-to-one-renovation-la-grange/

Seeking to provide accommodation for up to two adults, a built-in queen size bed nestles into a corner of the hut. Tongue and groove Colorado beetle kill pine lines the walls and ceilings, punctuated by accent bands holding hanging knobs and lighting fixtures, creating an eclectic atmosphere perfect for enjoying the mountain views and the Lama Foundation's offerings.

Open shelves over the side wall bar, offer a perfect place to store those special items.
Kitchen pantry - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash