Bathroom - transitional white tile mosaic tile floor bathroom idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and gray countertops

Example of a large trendy master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower design with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

Caesarstone Clamshell
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Hand-crafted tile backsplash and walnut scalloped panels on the island. Photo Credit: Haris Kenjar
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and flat-panel cabinets

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Large transitional l-shaped multicolored floor and ceramic tile dedicated laundry room photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Example of a mid-sized mountain style single-wall light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Chad Jackson Photography
Mountain style dark wood floor kitchen photo in Wichita with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - large coastal l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Janine Dowling Design, Inc. www.janinedowling.com Michael J. Lee Photography Bathroom Design by Jodi L. Swartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and stone tile marble floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with gray walls, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and a niche

Vincent from ISHOT
Example of a small trendy u-shaped black floor kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and quartz countertops

Joe Schmelzer, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

Love how this kitchen renovation creates an open feel for our clients to their dining room and office and a better transition to back yard!
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Michael Terrell
Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bathroom - coastal white tile bathroom idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and gray walls

Open concept kitchen with updated painted cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass tile backsplash, granite countertops, and classic pendant lighting.

Eat-in kitchen - farmhouse single-wall cement tile floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and quartz countertops