A young colonial in the heart of Rye New York had everything going for it, except a dark and poorly laid out kitchen. The clients tapped Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn to help them layout a new kitchen in their challenging, dog leg shaped room. A small breakfast peninsula and working island helped pull together the oddly shaped kitchen into a streamlined, light filled space with all the storage amenities typical of a Studio Dearborn kitchen. The bar area, with undercounter refrigeration for wine and beverages, also features a locking cabinet for liquor and open wine storage. Desk area has file drawer and Docking Drawer charging drawer. Countertops: White Macauba, Rye Marble and Stone, Rye NY. Hardware: Studio Pulls from Hickory Hardware. Sinks: Kraus. Lighting: Currey & Co. Faucet: Kohler Artifacts Backsplash tile: Casablanca Tile and Stone, Harrison NY. Photography: Adam Kane Macchia

Inspiration for a timeless kids' white tile beige floor alcove shower remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, white countertops, blue cabinets, beige walls and a hinged shower door

Cape Cod style coastal bathroom in the heart of St. Pete Beach, FL.
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
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This space flows effortlessly between Kitchen, Dining, Sunroom and Rear Deck - what could be more inviting or accessible!
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

This farmhouse kitchen features knotty alder cabinets with a clean shaker door style and light wood stain. Those cabinets are accented with a black range hood, black light fixtures and black hardware. The white quartz countertop and marble subway backsplash are the perfect backdrop to the kitchen.

Photography; Tracy Ayton
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

©Finished Basement Company Basement wet bar acts as the focal point and heart of the whole basement.
Inspiration for a large timeless galley dark wood floor and beige floor seated home bar remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and black countertops

A young colonial in the heart of Rye New York had everything going for it, except a dark and poorly laid out kitchen. The clients tapped Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn to help them layout a new kitchen in their challenging, dog leg shaped room. A small breakfast peninsula and working island helped pull together the oddly shaped kitchen into a streamlined, light filled space with all the storage amenities typical of a Studio Dearborn kitchen. The bar area, with undercounter refrigeration for wine and beverages, also features a locking cabinet for liquor and open wine storage. Desk area has file drawer and Docking Drawer charging drawer. Countertops: White Macauba, Rye Marble and Stone, Rye NY. Hardware: Studio Pulls from Hickory Hardware. Sinks: Kraus. Lighting: Currey & Co. Faucet: Kohler Artifacts Backsplash tile: Casablanca Tile and Stone, Harrison NY. Photography: Adam Kane Macchia

Kitchens are the heart of the home. It is a great honor for our customers to trust us enough to let us design their Kitchen. We start the design process off with evaluating the layout. We want to create the most effective layout for the cook(s) while also considering the view, storage and location to surrounding rooms. The working triangle is a tool that designers use to make sure your kitchen layout is effective. The working triangle is the relationship between the 3 major appliances in your kitchen: refrigerator, sink & cooktop/range.

Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography; Tracy Ayton
Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Miniature iris and a heart shaped trough garden to be seen up close from the deck. Photo by Nancy DuBrule-Clemente
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Kitchens are the heart of the home. It is a great honor for our customers to trust us enough to let us design their Kitchen. I love designing clients house to fit their personality, needs and wishes.

Located in the heart of DUMBO Brooklyn at a former industrial site, this historic building was converted into luxury loft condominiums in 2000. The owners of this 2,500 square foot loft wanted a clean, and uncomplicated space which would showcase the incredible views to the west of Manhattan, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. By utilizing a bright palette of white lacquered cabinets, Danby marble countertops, custom painted built-in millwork, and contrasting refinished original dark oak factory floors, we were able to achieve a truly special residential Brooklyn backdrop. A new open contemporary kitchen, entry and master closets, custom lighting and hardware were all part of the loft renovation and interior design.

Example of a classic kids' white tile beige floor alcove shower design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Renderings are so powerful. The husband wanted dark cabinets, and the wife wanted a light and airy feel. So, we work with colors and layout until we got the perfect balance for both of them.

As kitchens grew larger throughout the 20th century to accommodate new inventions such as automatic washing machines, and smaller rooms like sculleries and larders were incorporated into the kitchen itself, a greater emphasis on utility and function ensued. In the post-war world the urge for a bright new future also made the most of new materials like plastic laminates which changed the face of kitchens in Europe for years to come. We wanted to reverse this trend and introduce a warmer and more liveable kitchen designed around our lifestyles. Bastide was born from this demand for beauty with utility; combining form and function with a continental twist. Capturing the simplicity and charm of a country kitchen, Bastide is timeless, robust and built for a lifetime at the heart of your home, by applying heritage ideas to modern culture.

Lincoln Lighthill Architect employed several discrete updates that collectively transform this existing row house. At the heart of the home, a section of floor was removed at the top level to open up the existing stair and allow light from a new skylight to penetrate deep into the home. The stair itself received a new maple guardrail and planter, with a Fiddle-leaf fig tree growing up through the opening towards the skylight. On the top living level, an awkwardly located entrance to a full bathroom directly off the main stair was moved around the corner and out of the way by removing a little used tub from the bathroom, as well as an outdated heater in the back corner. This created a more discrete entrance to the existing, now half-bath, and opened up a space for a wall of pantry cabinets with built-in refrigerator, and an office nook at the rear of the house with a huge new awning window to let in light and air. Downstairs, the two existing bathrooms were reconfigured and recreated as dedicated master and kids baths. The kids bath uses yellow and white hexagonal Heath tile to create a pixelated celebration of color. The master bath, hidden behind a flush wall of walnut cabinetry, utilizes another Heath tile color to create a calming retreat. Throughout the home, walnut thin-ply cabinetry creates a strong contrast to the existing maple flooring, while the exposed blond edges of the material tie the two together. Rounded edges on integral pulls and door edges create pinstripe detailing that adds richness and a sense of playfulness to the design. This project was featured by Houzz: https://tinyurl.com/stn2hcze