Matt Koucerek
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Glass tiles are getting increasing popularity. Glass tiles are easy to clean and work well in a kitchen backsplashes and showers.
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Chicago

Example of a trendy kitchen design in San Diego

Glass-enclosed shower with vertically-stacked white subway tile.
Minimalist basement photo in New York

Catherine Tighe
Elegant white tile bathroom photo in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, gray walls and an undermount sink

Country eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and multicolored countertops

Mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and marble backsplash

Bathroom - large contemporary master gray tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and solid surface countertops

Josh Partee
Example of a trendy laundry room design in Portland with gray cabinets, blue walls, wood countertops and brown countertops

Inspiration for a small kitchen remodel in New York with multicolored backsplash and glass tile backsplash

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Elegant kitchen photo in DC Metro with brown backsplash

John G Wilbanks Photography
Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an undermount sink and green backsplash

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Photo credit: Virginia Hamrick
Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley cement tile floor and multicolored floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Here we have a beautiful, white kitchen that features cabinetry from Wood-Mode. There are stainless steel appliances, including a stainless steel vent hood, which make any kitchen functional and elegant. Stainless steel proves to be easy care and easy to work. The white cabinets on the wall are accented wonderfully with a dark-wooden island that has a countertop to match the rest of the kitchen. We always have a dark-wooden table that goes with the island to tie everything together. The decor in this kitchen includes a gorgeous flower arrangement of yellow tulips, fruit bowls and white candles.

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

Designer: Logan Stark; Interior Designer: Melina Datsopoulos, Trappings Studio; Builder: Blaine McElmurry, McElmurry Homes, Inc.; Photos: Irish Luck Productions Columbia cabinets with high pressure gloss laminate doors are featured in this ultra-modern kitchen complete with Silestone Carbono countertops. The backsplash that you're seeing is Helsinki Marble by Walker Zanger. The floors are Arto Concrete Roman tile. We love that sweet little walnut breakfast nook! It has to be said, we also love the New York barstools and the Hydra pendant lights, both from Calligaris.

Large urban galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island and gray countertops