Open concept kitchen - large rustic u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Lyons
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Dining room - mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Atlanta with gray walls

Mariko Reed Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage open concept light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls and a ribbon fireplace

Stephen Cridland
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Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Toronto

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Trendy dark wood floor dining room photo in San Francisco with gray walls

Ryan Galvin at ryangarvinphotography.com This is a ground up custom home build in eastside Costa Mesa across street from Newport Beach in 2014. It features 10 feet ceiling, Subzero, Wolf appliances, Restoration Hardware lighting fixture, Altman plumbing fixture, Emtek hardware, European hard wood windows, wood windows. The California room is so designed to be part of the great room as well as part of the master suite.

Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and two islands

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Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands

Angle Eye Photography
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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