These homeowners relocated to Indianapolis and wanted a traditional home in the Meridian Hills area that offered family living space off the kitchen. “It’s what we were used to, but we had trouble finding exactly what we were looking for.” They spent a lot of time thinking about the possibilities of a remodel. They had space both within and outside the house that were under-utilized and decided to embark on a significant renovation project. We endeavored to completely rework the current floor plan in hopes of addressing all their needs and wants. Plans included relocating the kitchen, moving the exterior walls by a couple of feet, raising the ceiling, and moving the office. The results of these changes were dramatic. Additionally the family now enjoys a larger and updated entrance with storage and closets that is perfect for their two active daughters and two often muddy labs, a beautiful kitchen with improved functionality that is filled with tons of natural light, as well as a cozy hearth room, ideal for relaxing together as a family. The once neglected screened porch is now a unique and inviting office with workspace for everyone. Once these improvements were made the view to the back of the house was now apparent, the couple decided to enhance their outdoor living space as well. We added a new patio, a custom pergola, water feature and a fire pit. “Now it’s a private spot to relax and connect with the outdoors. It really highlights the style of the house and we love it,” says the homeowner.

Emily Followill
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stone slab backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, white countertops and no island

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, black appliances, a peninsula, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, ceramic backsplash and beige countertops

Open concept kitchen - large rustic l-shaped gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and brown countertops

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped concrete floor kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white backsplash, quartzite countertops, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

Large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, beige cabinets, beige backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, solid surface countertops and an island

This home was designed by Contour Interior Design, LLC-Nina Magon and Built by Capital Builders. This picture is the property of Contour Interior Design-Nina Magon

Photo credit: Nolan Painting Interior Design: Raindrum Design
Large trendy eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, glass tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, black countertops and shaker cabinets

Emily Followill
Example of a mid-sized country medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Atlanta with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, white countertops and beaded inset cabinets

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash and an island

Amy Bartlam
Example of a large trendy l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an island, flat-panel cabinets, marble backsplash, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances and gray countertops

Walk on sunshine with Skyline Floorscapes' Ivory White Oak. This smooth operator of floors adds charm to any room. Its delightfully light tones will have you whistling while you work, play, or relax at home. This amazing reclaimed wood style is a perfect environmentally-friendly statement for a modern space, or it will match the design of an older house with its vintage style. The ivory color will brighten up any room. This engineered wood is extremely strong with nine layers and a 3mm wear layer of White Oak on top. The wood is handscraped, adding to the lived-in quality of the wood. This will make it look like it has been in your home all along. Each piece is 7.5-in. wide by 71-in. long by 5/8-in. thick in size. It comes with a 35-year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty. This is a real wood engineered flooring product made from white oak. It has a beautiful ivory color with hand scraped, reclaimed planks that are finished in oil. The planks have a tongue & groove construction that can be floated, glued or nailed down.

Kitchen - large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor, shiplap ceiling and tray ceiling kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, an island, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

Trendy galley light wood floor seated home bar photo in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Example of a country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliances, an island and brown countertops

Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, granite countertops and subway tile backsplash