Designed by Jennifer Rahaley of DDK Kitchens, Glenview, IL
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Bob Narod, for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath 2013 Kitchen + Bath Business Kitchen of the Year, Third Place
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash

This family collection of light fixtures: aren't they reminiscent of bells? White and greys dominate the crisp, restful palette. Then here comes the pop! Orange is the colour of joy and creativity, added as an accent to set off the metal and neutrals. Judicious use of big colours brings personality and warmth to utilitarian spaces without needing to physically turn up the thermostat. (Rob Moroto, Calgary Photos)

Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.

The kitchen was the original kitchen when this house was built, it felt closed in and dark. There was old vinyl flooring with half wall, and a closed in peninsula. We opened up the kitchen to the living room creating an open living. With a quartz waterfall on the island and back splash going up the wall add more detail into the space. The gray complements the natural wood with the floating shelves and the original windows and trim.

Modern kitchen with rift-cut white oak cabinetry and a natural stone island.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

5'6" × 7'-0" room with Restoration Hardware "Hutton" vanity (36"w x 24"d) and "Hutton" mirror, sconces by Waterworks "Newel", shower size 36" x 36" with 22" door, HansGrohe "Axor Montreux" shower set. Wall paint is "pearl white" by Pratt & Lambert and wood trim is "white dove" eggshell from Benjamin Moore. Wall tiles are 3"x6" honed, carrara marble with inset hexagonals for the niche. Coved ceiling - walls are curved into a flat ceiling.

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, marble countertops, an island and marble backsplash

Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz Interior Design: Karen E. Ross
Example of a transitional l-shaped brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern Kitchen, with a lot of storage. Open Shelving with lighting.
Example of a small minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jeremy Swensen
Example of a mountain style kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The master bath features a barrel ceiling accentuated by a silver leaf drum pendant over a double vanity of Marmara marble. The large walk-in shower and floors are textured porcelain tile. Brushed nickel edge pulls add modern style to custom cabinetry.

The master bath features a barrel ceiling accentuated by a silver leaf drum pendant over a double vanity of Marmara marble. The large walk-in shower and floors are textured porcelain tile. Brushed nickel edge pulls add modern style to custom cabinetry.

This tired apartment was purchased by a traditional Japanese family with the intent of turning it into the ultimate minimalist retreat. Inspired by their home land, they envisioned a home with clean lines, a natural colour palette and a calming aura. Opening up the wall between the galley kitchen and the living room to create a larger space was imperative. Structural considerations were budgeted for to remove the wall in this low rise wood frame building. Allocating part of the budget to complete this look proved well worth the investment as the finished space gives the kitchen an open and airy feeling that was desired. The kitchen was expanded along the prior living room wall. Simplistic colours of whites, creams and wood tones were used to achieve the desired look. Flair was added with sculptural light fixtures and geometric accents. The island was lit with a side mounted fixture, and the waterfall island that was purposely cut on an angle to add an interesting depth to the otherwise clean lines. Vinyl flooring in a wood tone was used to achieve a classic wood floor look while maintaining durability. European appliances were chosen to keep the modern, clean lines in place. A microwave was placed in the lower island in order to ensure that it was relatively hidden. The kitchen backsplash was mixed to provide further depth and dimension. A 4 inch splash matching the countertops was run on the sink wall to keep with the minimalist feel, while a bolder patterned large format tile in all white was used to create texture on the stove wall and provide adequate coverage while cooking on the range. Thin profile edge pull handles were strategically placed to be functional but unimposing.

This 1950's home was completely gutted and updated to reflect the sleek, modern design it touts today. Traditional hardware was replaced with modern edge pulls to compliment the flat door style. The kitchen has been outfitted with organizational features like a mixer stand, utensil organizer, lazy susans, and a double trash pull out!

This 1950's home was completely gutted and updated to reflect the sleek, modern design it touts today. Traditional hardware was replaced with modern edge pulls to compliment the flat door style. The kitchen has been outfitted with organizational features like a mixer stand, utensil organizer, lazy susans, and a double trash pull out!

This 1950's home was completely gutted and updated to reflect the sleek, modern design it touts today. Traditional hardware was replaced with modern edge pulls to compliment the flat door style. The kitchen has been outfitted with organizational features like a mixer stand, utensil organizer, lazy susans, and a double trash pull out!

This 1950's home was completely gutted and updated to reflect the sleek, modern design it touts today. Traditional hardware was replaced with modern edge pulls to compliment the flat door style. The kitchen has been outfitted with organizational features like a mixer stand, utensil organizer, lazy susans, and a double trash pull out!