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Scott Bergman Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls, a farmhouse sink and marble countertops
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls, a farmhouse sink and marble countertops

Matthew Millman
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls

Josh Johnson
Inspiration for a rustic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Denver with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Inspiration for a rustic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Denver with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through.
Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Ansel Olson
Example of a mid-sized mountain style built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office design in Richmond with gray walls and no fireplace
Example of a mid-sized mountain style built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office design in Richmond with gray walls and no fireplace

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request.
Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client.
A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased.
The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package.
A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new.
The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group,
a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

With seventeen feet of island, electric outlets are a necessity- this model pops up right out of the quartz counter top.
Mandi B Photography
Minimalist galley dark wood floor home design photo in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island
Minimalist galley dark wood floor home design photo in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lower Studio
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Mid-sized urban concrete floor home office photo in Seattle
Mid-sized urban concrete floor home office photo in Seattle

Live edge ambrosia maple coffee table with metal legs. Beautiful addition for most any living room or den.
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Atlanta
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Atlanta

Transitional dark wood floor living room photo in New York with multicolored walls, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace
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