For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Michelle C. Roberts Photography
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Example of a trendy white tile mosaic tile floor alcove bathtub design in Portland with medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

This teen girl wanted a new bedroom with gray and yellow color scheme. We gave her just that with some details in gold and some inspirational quotes for wall art.

A kitchen made to display recipe books, flowers and brightly colored vegetables. We took the sunny, eclectic nature of our client and ran with it, using Lyptus cabinets, rich red oak floors, Copper Meteorite Satin granite countertops, and splashes of color throughout. Photos by Aaron Ziltener

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Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse one-story mixed siding white single front door remodel in Seattle with a shingle roof and a yellow front door

Photography by Nancy Nolan
Bedroom - transitional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Little Rock with yellow walls

DESIGN: Hatch Works Austin // PHOTOS: Robert Gomez Photography
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Example of a bedroom beach style gender-neutral carpeted kids' bedroom design in New York with yellow walls

Designed by Senior Designer, Samantha Culbreath Photographed by Chip Pankey
Example of a transitional gender-neutral carpeted nursery design in Nashville with gray walls

This kitchen was originally a closed kitchen with no access to see the beautiful city view outside. We opened up the wall, made a kitchen seating area with a countertop, and added this beautiful tinted mirror which can reflect the outside city view. It is much more enjoyable now to cook in the kitchen and entertain with friends.

Family bathroom for three small kids with double ended bath and separate shower, two vanity units and mirror cabinets. Photos: Fraser Marr
Trendy kids' drop-in bathtub photo in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, yellow walls and a drop-in sink

Family bathroom for three small kids with double ended bath and separate shower, two vanity units and mirror cabinets. Photos: Fraser Marr
Inspiration for a contemporary drop-in bathtub remodel in Oxfordshire with yellow walls

Beautiful contemporary LA cool reception room with gas fire, antique bronzed glass, feature concrete floating shelves, contrast yellow. Rich velvet tones, deep buttoned bespoke chesterfield inspired sofa. Bespoke leather studded bar stools with brass detailing. Antique 1960's Italian chairs in grey velvet. Industrial light fittings.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed light wood floor family room remodel in Vancouver with white walls and a standard fireplace