Luke Gibson Photography
Beach style dark wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Photography by Ryan Garvin
Example of a large beach style l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Orange County with white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and a farmhouse sink

Old fixer-uppers often require two competing levels of priorities from their new homeowners. First and foremost is the need to immediately attend to those repairs that ensure the continued functioning and general well being of the house’s structure. By nature, these usually demand “house on fire!” status, especially when compared to other types of remodeling work that simply enhances aesthetics and general comfort. In the case of a Delaware couple, a structural issue with the front of their 125 year old Victorian (it was sinking!), along with some other more pressing challenges, put a 13 year long hold on getting the bathroom for which they had long dreamed. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. By the time Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers was hired to handle the construction, the couple certainly had put plenty of thought into converting a spare second-floor bedroom into the master bath. Courtney Burnett, Fox’s Interior Design Manager on the project, credits the owners for “having great creative minds, with lots of ideas to contribute.” By the time it came to put a formal design plan into place, the client “drove the look while we devised how the space would function.” It’s worth noting that there are drawbacks in being given too much time for advance planning. Owners’ tastes in design may change, while a steady stream of new fixtures and building products always demand consideration up to the last minute. “We had been collecting ideas for a while…pictures of what we liked, but as it turned out, when it came time to select fixtures, tile, etc., we used little from those pictures,” the owners admit. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. The finished bath exudes an art deco spirit that isn’t true to the home’s Victorian origins, which Burnett attributes to being more of a reflection of the homeowners’ preferences than the actual era of the structure. Despite that incongruity, everyone feels that they have remained true to the house by selecting vintage style elements, including subway tiles for the walls, hexagonal tile for the floors, and a pedestal sink that served as the focal point for the entire room. But as with all dreams, once one is achieved, a new one soon beckons. With the bathroom’s strikingly beautiful turquoise paint barely dry, the completion of that long-awaited project has served to kick-start plans for finishing off the remainder of the Victorian’s second floor.

Product Series: Estate Collection Door Style: Davenport Square Inset Beaded Paint: Evergreen by Sherwin Williams
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Birmingham with green cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, quartzite countertops and beige countertops

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Scott Hargis Photography
Ornate dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

These lighting pendants were made out of minnow baskets over linen shades and swagged from a common canopy. Photo credit: Phillip Harris
Kitchen - rustic medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and mosaic tile backsplash

Angie Seckinger
Inspiration for a large transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and matchstick tile backsplash

Photography by Beth Singer
Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and black countertops

Small eclectic l-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor kitchen pantry photo in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

Eccleston Pink No.248 Cabinets. Charterhouse No.4 Mantle and Walls. Kitchen by Middleton Bespoke Interiors.
Example of a farmhouse painted wood floor kitchen design in London with shaker cabinets, white appliances and no island

Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine 2011
Inspiration for a large transitional galley multicolored floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a small victorian single-wall dark wood floor home bar remodel in Jacksonville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and white countertops

Custom Concrete Countertops by Hard Topix. Perimeter is a light grind finish and the Island is a darker natural/textured finish.
Urban l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Trendy master multicolored tile and mosaic tile home design photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub and gray walls

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mario Peixoto
Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and marble backsplash

This six-bedroom home — all with en-suite bathrooms — is a brand new home on one of Lincoln Park's most desirable streets. The neo-Georgian, brick and limestone façade features well-crafted detailing both inside and out. The lower recreation level is expansive, with 9-foot ceilings throughout. The first floor houses elegant living and dining areas, as well as a large kitchen with attached great room, and the second floor holds an expansive master suite with a spa bath and vast walk-in closets. A grand, elliptical staircase ascends throughout the home, concluding in a sunlit penthouse providing access to an expansive roof deck and sweeping views of the city.. Nathan Kirkman

Photography by Susan Gilmore
Open concept kitchen - small cottage dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island