2 tone high gloss cabinetry with quartz counters and a large format glass backsplash. An open end on the counter supported by chrome legs leaves a place to sit and have a meal.

2 tone high gloss cabinetry with quartz counters and a large format glass backsplash. An open end on the counter supported by chrome legs leaves a place to sit and have a meal.

2 tone high gloss cabinetry with quartz counters and a large format glass backsplash. An open end on the counter supported by chrome legs leaves a place to sit and have a meal.

White oak Island with Beaded inset perimeter cabinetry
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Interior design by Jancy Ervin Interiors.
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Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets

Huggy Bear Quaker style door in Cherry with Nutmeg stain. Island is Cherry with Slate stain. Backsplash is split-face travertine. Custom paneled hood. Cambria Cardiff Cream countertops. Wolf gas range.

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio
Open concept kitchen - huge traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Brandon Barré Design by UED Studio
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Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

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Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Wamhoff Design Build www.wamhoffdesignbuild.com After knocking down walls to open up the space and adding skylights, a bright, airy kitchen with abundant natural light was created. The lighting, counter stools and soapstone countertops give the room an urban chic, semi-industrial feel but the warmth of the wooden beams and the wood flooring make sure that the space is not cold. A secondary, smaller island was put on wheels in order to have a movable and highly functional prep space.

Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Matthew Millman
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and a single-bowl sink

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen remodel in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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