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Jim Westphalen Photography
Country galley black floor kitchen photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Galie Photography
Example of a large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace

View from master bath towards master bedroom, through open shower/tub wet room and open courtyard. Manolo Langis Photographer
Freestanding bathtub - huge contemporary master beige tile and stone tile light wood floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

A view across the island into the great room hearth painted deep blue. Freezer drawers and dishwasher are concealed by panels. A platter rack is tucked beside the hearth. Photo by Nancy E. Hill

Chip Riegel www.chipriegel.com
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June Standish
Mid-sized elegant master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Inspiration for a transitional master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile double shower remodel with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and flat-panel cabinets

Main living space and kitchen in a Swedish-inspired farm house on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Architect: Torchio Architects Photographer: Angie Seckinger

Photos by John Porcheddu
Mid-sized mountain style master gray tile and subway tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in New York with a trough sink, distressed cabinets, soapstone countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Orange County

Two Birds Photography
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Chicago

Photos- Emily Henderson - Interior Design
Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Small elegant galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Oklahoma City

Freestanding bathtub - contemporary master white tile and subway tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls and a console sink