Kitchen looking towards Dining Room and Living Room beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, paneled appliances, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and no island

These terrific clients turned a boring 80's kitchen into a modern, Asian-inspired chef's dream kitchen, with two tone cabinetry and professional grade appliances. An over-sized island provides comfortable seating for four. Custom Half-wall bookcases divide the kitchen from the family room without impeding sight lines into the inviting space. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Lee Manning Photography
Alcove shower - mid-sized country master white tile medium tone wood floor alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white walls and gray countertops

Emily Followill
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor entryway photo in Baltimore with white walls and a white front door

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and mosaic tile backsplash

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

A custom home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Example of a large mountain style dark wood floor hallway design in Other with beige walls

Donna Dotan Photography
Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Scott Hutchinson & Spacecrafting
Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and limestone backsplash

Inspiration for a mediterranean open concept kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

White full bath with black accents in coastal pattern
Bathroom - contemporary white tile and ceramic tile dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2015 Houzz
Example of a trendy dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with black backsplash, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Bathroom - mid-sized modern master black and white tile and glass sheet porcelain tile bathroom idea in Other with dark wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional marble floor entryway remodel in New York with gray walls and a light wood front door

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Entryway - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor entryway idea in New York with gray walls and a white front door

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic dark wood floor dining room remodel in New York with white walls