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

Udom Surangsophon
Inspiration for a contemporary living room library remodel in New York

Photo: Vicki Bodine
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

This space was converted into a nursery for a cool wee dude. The clients wanted a room soft enough for an infant but edgy enough to grow with him as he ages through toddler into the tween years. We used a contrasting color scheme by pairing a pale blue/green with charcoal grey to get the urban feel, Mom and Dad were looking for. Photography: Red Acorn Photography

Photographer Tara Striano / Stylist Emily Rickard
Example of a cottage chic medium tone wood floor dining room design in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Birmingham with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a large scandinavian master gray tile, white tile and stone slab gray floor and marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in New York with black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and shaker cabinets

Example of a trendy concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized beach style balcony balcony photo in Boston with no cover

Eat-in kitchen - large traditional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a transitional entryway design in Austin

Photography - James R. Salomon / Cabinetry Manufacturer - Candlelight Cabinetry
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Working from the existing home’s deficits, we designed a bright and classic home well-suited to today’s living. Instead of a dark tunnel-like entry, we have a skylight custom curving stair that no one can believe is not original. Instead of a maze of rooms to reach the gorgeous park-like backyard, we have a clear central axis, allowing a sightline right through from the top of the stairs. Instead of three bedrooms scattered all over the house, we have zoned them to the second floor, each well-proportioned with a true master suite. Painted wood paneling, face-frame cabinets, box-beam beilings and Calacatta counters express the classic grandeur of the home.

Photography by Beth Singer
Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and black countertops

Inspiration for a farmhouse black tile light wood floor and beige floor powder room remodel in Omaha with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Example of a mid-sized classic master gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor claw-foot bathtub design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, gray countertops and a hinged shower door

Robb Siverson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional gray tile and subway tile light wood floor and white floor alcove bathtub remodel with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls