Example of a beach style l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional u-shaped brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Large country u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Jeff Dow Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic galley brown floor and medium tone wood floor seated home bar remodel in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx countertops, gray backsplash, metal backsplash and raised-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, distressed cabinets and solid surface countertops

Example of a classic kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, two islands and marble backsplash

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Orlando with dark wood cabinets and window backsplash

Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

After finalizing the layout for their new build, the homeowners hired SKP Design to select all interior materials and finishes and exterior finishes. They wanted a comfortable inviting lodge style with a natural color palette to reflect the surrounding 100 wooded acres of their property. http://www.skpdesign.com/inviting-lodge SKP designed three fireplaces in the great room, sunroom and master bedroom. The two-sided great room fireplace is the heart of the home and features the same stone used on the exterior, a natural Michigan stone from Stonemill. With Cambria countertops, the kitchen layout incorporates a large island and dining peninsula which coordinates with the nearby custom-built dining room table. Additional custom work includes two sliding barn doors, mudroom millwork and built-in bunk beds. Engineered wood floors are from Casabella Hardwood with a hand scraped finish. The black and white laundry room is a fresh looking space with a fun retro aesthetic. Photography: Casey Spring

John & Jan's kitchen was a small white kitchen that filled about a third of the screen you are looking at. This didn't work for them with the amount of children and grandchildren running around. We named their island the last supper island for the sheer length of it!

Another view of the custom dowel dish racks. Rusty Reniers
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige backsplash, limestone backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and beige countertops

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Russell Hart - Orlando Interior Photography
Example of a large trendy u-shaped seated home bar design in Orlando with black cabinets, mirror backsplash and flat-panel cabinets

Photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Photo: Jim Westphalen
Kitchen - rustic galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped brick floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, green cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island, multicolored countertops, paneled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops and stone slab backsplash

An expansive venthood was designed to balance this large transitional rustic kitchen. Copper panels play to the warm tones in the stone slab countertops while travertine clad walls lend texture to the room. A modern faucet is functional for cooking, as well as the double islands create dual work zones for optimal work flow. Timber beams accent the vaulted ceiling above. Interior Design: AVID Associates Builder: Martin Raymond Homes Photography: Michael Hunter

Photography Morgan Sheff
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, ceramic backsplash and turquoise countertops