David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a mediterranean orange tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with a pedestal sink and white walls

Powder room - small southwestern blue tile powder room idea in Albuquerque with a vessel sink, blue walls and solid surface countertops

Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Dan Cutrona Photography
Mountain style medium tone wood floor bathroom photo in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored walls and an undermount sink

Jay Greene Photography
Example of a trendy u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Werner Straube Photography
Bathroom - contemporary gray tile medium tone wood floor bathroom idea in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls and a trough sink

The focal point in the kitchen is the deep navy, French range positioned in an alcove trimmed in distressed natural wood and finished with handmade tile. The arched marble backsplash of the bar creates a dramatic focal point visible from the dining room.

  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

Designer: Pamela Pennington Pamela Pennington Studios http://www.pamelapenningtonstudios.com

Create a room where refrigeration stands out or, if you prefer, blends in. Built-in refrigeration comes with the classic stainless steel Sub-Zero look or finished in custom panels. Integrated units disappear into the décor, with neither hinge nor grille in sight. The mighty PRO 48 is an imposing centerpiece for any kitchen. With any style, you’ll enjoy the delicious benefits of the finest food preservation system you can own.

Jay Greene Photography
Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Baltimore with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown countertops

Kitchen of Lincoln Net Zero House, photography by Dan Cutrona
Example of a mid-sized trendy galley ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

http://www.nicelydonekitchens.com Photo credit: Chipper Hatter

This CKD professionally-designed kitchen is meant for the serious cook or chef with Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigeration and modern Italian stainless steel farmhouse sink. Built in butcher block prep center, pull out spice and condiment racks flanking the range and full-extension drawer bases with storage accessories make this kitchen a joy to work in. Natural cherry cabinets with natural marsh grass door glazing give this space a warm feel. High Performance Living in Silicon Valley. One Sky Homes Designs and Builds the healthiest, most comfortable and energy balanced homes on the planet. Passive House and Zero Net Energy standards for both new and existing homes.

Bruce Benning, designers, Bruce Benning Design Associates, https://www.benningdc.com

Modern family loft includes an open dining area with a custom walnut table and unique lighting fixture. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. http://www.zeroenergy.com

Amacher and Associates
Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in Boston with white walls

Kitchen with pantry behind screen door
Kitchen - country light wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Sub Zero refrigerator is just visible over the Franke sink with Dorn Bracht faucet providing a nice contemporary touch. The veining in the Zebrino Marble countertop is very visible in this shot, giving the eye great horizontal touches to the 12' island. The high ceilings are also clear here, and during the remodel were a must have for the client to open up the space. The blue door leads to a walk in pantry that was also done by the designer (sorry, no pictures). This left the client with more than enough kitchen storage, and allowed Elisabeth the flexibility to use storage as functional or decorative, hence the open shelving.