This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Transitional dining room photo in Tampa

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Trendy enclosed and formal concrete floor living room photo in Seattle with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Designed by DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Ann Arbor designer Kami Michels Built by DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Carpenter Gerry Davids Photographed by Angela Brown Photography LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Charlotte

  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

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional built-in desk home office remodel in Tampa

Example of a trendy three-story mixed siding house exterior design in Seattle

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic living room design in Tampa

Alise O'Brien
Staircase - cottage wooden l-shaped staircase idea in Austin with wooden risers

John Ellis for Country Living
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage kids' subway tile and white tile painted wood floor and multicolored floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

JC Buck
Trendy freestanding desk study room photo in Denver with white walls

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

appliance garage, decorative wood hood, elegant kitchen, large island, microwave in island,
Kitchen - traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Architects: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Photography: Matthew Millman
Example of a huge trendy open concept and formal concrete floor living room design in San Francisco

Example of a beach style home design design in Miami

©Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a large country dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances, white walls and no fireplace

Emily Followill
Eclectic home office photo in Atlanta

This bright and expansive great room features a wall of south-facing windows and is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Incredible downtown views stretch to One World Trade Center. -- Gotham Photo Company