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New construction, transitional kitchen/great room with unique and functional layout. Custom cabinetry including stained rustic alder island. Dishwasher housed in island.

Clean lines and a high arc design of this faucet create a sleek, contemporary look that complements transitional and modern kitchen alike. This faucet is coated in brushed nickel to enhance its sleek and novel design. It features a swiveling spout with a dual function sprayer to facilitate different cleaning tasks and allow you to switch from powerful spray to aerated stream at a press of the button.
- Constructed from stainless steel for durability and reliability.
- Finished in a high quality, corrosion resistant brushed nickel.
- Features a 360-degree swiveling spout design.
- Not suitable for low pressure. Minimum required water pressure is 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar).
- All mounting hardware is included.

This beautifully crafted Scandinavian kitchen remodel blends the warmth of white oak shaker cabinets with the sleek elegance of a quartzite island, creating a space that feels fresh yet timeless. Brass hardware, a farmhouse sink, and a custom range hood add character, while panel-ready appliances and a full-height backsplash keep the look seamless. The open plan layout offers a bright, airy atmosphere, enhanced by natural wood tones, pendant lighting, and light flooring. A central island with seating invites casual dining and conversation, making this kitchen as functional as it is welcoming—perfect for cooking, gathering, and everyday living.
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Inspiration for a beige transitional wood recessed-panel, soft-close and fully assembled home design remodel

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home.
With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?!
Cabinetry
With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish.
Countertops
The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete.
Backsplash
The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass.
Fixtures
A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass.
Appliances
The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Michele Lee Wilson
Walk-in shower - mid-sized craftsman 3/4 beige tile and subway tile ceramic tile and black floor walk-in shower idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and soapstone countertops
Walk-in shower - mid-sized craftsman 3/4 beige tile and subway tile ceramic tile and black floor walk-in shower idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and soapstone countertops

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This dated 90s builder-grade kitchen was completely reimagined for a busy family, creating a brighter, more functional space with improved flow and thoughtful storage. Removing the desk area and pony wall opened the kitchen to the family room, while a new window and storage banquette added natural light and everyday functionality. Custom cabinetry, a floor-to-ceiling pass-through pantry, muted white cabinets, and a Smokey blue island bring timeless style and personality. Quartzite countertops, Zellige-look porcelain backsplash, and Versailles-pattern flooring complete this family-friendly transformation.

We are beyond excited to share one of our most recent kitchen remodels for a lovely couple in Delmar, led by Project Manager, Steve Drozdyk. Our clients wanted their kitchen to be as functional as it was beautiful, with storage as a top priority. Steve knew our talented Designer, Sarah McDonald, would be the perfect copilot to run this transformation. This design features rich naval cabinets that anchor the space, paired with sage green cabinets in the peninsula area for a soft yet striking contrast. These color choices bring warmth and personality to the space while maintaining a sophisticated and timeless appeal. To maximize storage, we extended the cabinetry all the way to the ceiling. The extra height not only provided more storage but also made the room feel more open and spacious. For added texture and visual interest, our Lead Carpenter, Larry Yerdon, incorporated a unique three-color tile backsplash that brings depth and character to the space. The colors and hardware were carried into the attached laundry room ensuring a cohesive design. The result is a kitchen that’s as functional as it is fabulous offering storage solutions that don’t compromise on style. Our clients were so thrilled with the results, we’ve already started on their bathroom renovation. Give us a call – let’s make your dream space a reality!

This thoughtfully crafted layout combines form and function, providing a beautiful and practical space.
Inspiration for a large modern light wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a large modern light wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ryann Ford Photography
Large elegant dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in Austin with beige walls and no fireplace
Large elegant dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in Austin with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a huge minimalist single-wall light wood floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, black appliances and an island

Example of an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

The open floor plan of this classic lakefront cottage by MAC Custom Homes welcomes friends & family to gather with great flow between the defined spaces. photo courtesy of Jason Hulet

photography by Joe Dodd
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. The kitchen cabinets were consciously chosen in classic farmhouse style. Pure white and designed to reach the ceiling, clean and simple inset doors with simple classic chrome hardware pulls make for an impressive statement. Soapstone was used on the perimeter, offering the aged traditional look you would find in a classic farm home. However, the island was topped with a slightly more modern white granite with beautiful gray movement to add interest and a hard, reliable prep surface. The island measures an impressive 7 feet by 10 feet, matches the same clean lines, but was custom painted in a deep grayed turquoise to make a statement. It serves 6 seats for everyday eating and conversation and also allows for full functionality while still enjoying all the activity and views surrounding anyone who is spending time the kitchen workspace.
Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt
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