Example of a transitional single-wall laundry room design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, marble countertops, gray walls, a stacked washer/dryer, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Powder room - contemporary gray tile and mosaic tile powder room idea in New York with gray walls

Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 gray tile and cement tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with open cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and a hinged shower door

J.W. Boom Photography
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Transitional l-shaped kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Modern bathroom featuring a sleek marble vanity, glass shower enclosure, and dark floor tile. The clean, contemporary design creates a bright and luxurious space in the Bowery Downtown apartment.

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This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems

Eric Roth Photography
Kitchen - traditional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and marble backsplash

Warm farmhouse kitchen nestled in the suburbs has a welcoming feel, with soft repose gray cabinets, two islands for prepping and entertaining and warm wood contrasts.

Contemporary Coastal Kitchen Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Open concept kitchen - large coastal l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets

Kath & Keith Photography
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Todd French, Arizona Real Tours
Elegant l-shaped beige floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with gray cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and glass-front cabinets

Joe Nowak Photography
Kitchen - cottage l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, blue backsplash, black appliances and an island

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

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Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island