10' Dia Custom Gunite Spa. w/ title border and custom plaster. Also Curved Cedar deck, and spa coping. Custom lights in both deck steps and the seating area. Matt Meaney@ Artisan Landscapes and Pools

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and stone tile backsplash

Photography by Ron Ruscio
Trendy dark wood floor dining room photo in Denver with blue walls and a standard fireplace

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Eat-in kitchen - cottage galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Design by #JGKB in McLean, Virginia. Photography by Bob Narod.
Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and limestone backsplash

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

Matt Steeves
Transitional dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Miami

Affiniti Architects Brantley Photography
Inspiration for a large tropical two-story exterior home remodel in Miami with a hip roof

Julia Staples Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and a peninsula

By removing a major wall, we were able to completely open up the kitchen and dining nook to the large family room and built in bar and wine area. The family room has a great gas fireplace with marble accent tile and rustic wood mantel. The matching dual French doors lead out to the pool and outdoor living areas, as well as bring in lots of natural light. The bar area has a sink and faucet, undercounter refrigeration, tons of counter space and storage, and connects to the attached wine display area. The pendants are black, brass and clear glass which bring in an on trend, refined look.

John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile bathroom remodel in Columbus with gray walls

Example of a classic slate floor and black floor laundry room design in New York with white cabinets and white countertops

Example of a classic kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige backsplash

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 multicolored tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Atlantic Archives, Richard Leo Johnson
Eclectic girl playroom photo in Jacksonville

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Eat-in kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

craft room, sewing and office for the lady of the house.
Inspiration for a rustic built-in desk home office remodel in Houston

Joe Fletcher
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island