The overscale 6- by 9-inch tiles by Waterworks have a textured glaze for an understated-chic look. "They remind me of something in an old French bakery," says Suzanne. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

Study room - mid-sized rustic freestanding desk study room idea in New York with black walls

Beautiful white kitchen with vaulted ceiling and two golden lanterns above the large island. Calacatta marble featured on the countertops and backsplash keep this kitchen fresh, clean, and updated. Plenty of room to seat three or four at the island.

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
Example of a classic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Ryan Garvin
Transitional u-shaped kitchen photo in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Miller + Miller Real Estate Sun-filled kitchen + breakfast room. Large windows galore offer views of waterfalls trees + wildlife (including backless china cabinet + window over range to maintain view of gardens). Distressed white oak floor. Skylights. Faux finish walls/ceiling. Kitchen with expansive Island with 13-foot hardwood counter-top and second prep sink. Two dishwashers in Island, Two Subzero 36 inch fridge/freezers, plus Two refrigerator drawers. Fully Renovated. All indoor and outdoor appliances are new in ’09.

Greg Premru Photography, Inc
Elegant kitchen photo in Boston

Rear Gabions filled with salvaged "rounds" from storm felled local trees. ©ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign2014
Photo of a small eclectic partial sun backyard gravel water fountain landscape in New York.

This dark and dated feeling kitchen and bar were completely renovated for this multi-generational global family. By re-configuring the space and incorporating the bar, removing several heavy columns and a wall, it made the kitchen open and accessible to the adjacent rooms and visible from the front door. Everything was lightened and brightened with new cabinetry, counter tops, appliances, flooring, paint, better windows, electrical and lighting. The old range top and down draft were enclosed in a massive brick structure, with no prep space, by removing it and centering the new range on the wall with a custom hood and full height stone back splash, a stunning focal point was created. The position of other key appliances and plumbing were moved or added to create several work stations throughout the large space, such as the refrigeration, full prep sink, coffee bar, baking station, cocktail bar and clean up island. Another special feature of this kitchen was roll out table from the end of the serving island. Specialty features include: A roll out table for eating, prep or serving; coffee bar and drink service area with beverage center; full size prep sink adjacent to refrigeration and cooking areas; steam oven and baking station; microwave/warming drawer; dual fuel range with double ovens, 6 burners and a griddle top; two separate islands, one for serving large family meals, one for clean up; specialty spice storage inserts and pull outs; corner turn outs for large items; two double pull outs for trash and recycling; stacked cabinetry with glass display at the top to take advantage of the 14' ceilings.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in Portland with stainless steel appliances, an island, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Cottage light wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Orange County

Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Plants shown: Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'), Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii, and Blue Oat Grass. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

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Southwest l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Deck - mid-sized contemporary backyard deck idea in Austin with a fire pit and a roof extension

This kitchen renovation was a complete remodel. The access to the kitchen was originally where the fridge is. The clients wanted a classic white kitchen that was open to the dining room and transformed this house into a more social space. Done.