Earthy colors used work well with the walls of windows showing foliage from outside while maintaing a simple elegance. Use of an aqua accent color captures the feel of the water view while giving this family room a warm and dramatic feel. Photography by Robert Brantley.

Open concept kitchen - large modern single-wall concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Greg Riegler Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept kitchen remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, beige walls and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Photographer, Morgan Sheff
Large elegant u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a coastal galley kitchen remodel in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and beige walls

Reclaimed Chestnut cabinetry reaches all the way to the ceiling in a door over door configuration. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry
Inspiration for a rustic l-shaped brick floor kitchen remodel in Burlington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Scott Zimmerman, Modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and quartz counter tops and double island.
Inspiration for a large contemporary medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands

Kara Spelman
Living room - large country open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a media wall

A lovely rustic modern kitchen in cerused rift sawn oak cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. White Macauba quartzite countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Wolf 48” range. Refrigerator by Subzero. Dishwasher by Bosch. Garrison pendant lights by Arteriors. Schaub & Co. Italian Contemporary pulls 6” in Brushed brass finish. Photography c 2015 by Jeff McNamara.

Befitting a gourmet, high-end appliances ensconced in gray/white granite, give the kitchen gravitas. A spacious center island, topped with honed black granite, provides plenty of room for prepping meals, morning coffee or kibitzing with the cook.

Bernard Andre Photography Spectrum Interior Design I am the photographer and cannot answer any questions regarding the design, finishing, or furnishing. For any question you can contact the interior designer: http://www.spectruminteriordesign.com

Foxgroup Construction
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a huge transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, an island, a farmhouse sink, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Nestled in the former antiques & design district, this loft unites a charismatic history with lively modern vibes. If these walls could talk. We gave this industrial time capsule an urban facelift by enhancing the 19-century architecture with a mix of metals, textures and sleek surfaces to appeal to a sassy & youthful lifestyle. Transcending time and place, we designed this loft to be clearly confident, uniquely refined while maintaining its authentic bones.