Vance Fox
Mountain style galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized beige tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Sydney with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and marble countertops

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Eric Kvalsvik, Paul Bardagjy
Country open concept living room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Hot Springs Hot Tub set in Japanese Garden. Design and Build by Trilogy Partners. Landscape concept and design by Chadd Guinn Photo Roger Wade published in Architectural Digest May 2010

Island style white two-story exterior home photo in Miami

Example of a large minimalist multicolored two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Detroit with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Interior photo of our living room. We love the openness of this space and how it interconnects with the other levels. Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Ga. Architecture by bldgs.org Photos by maibri.com

Shoberg Homes- Contractor Studio Seiders - Interior Design Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
Trendy black tile powder room photo in Austin with a wall-mount sink

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

The elegant Entry Hall to this apartment is lined with hand painted Gracie wall-paper. The metal railing was re-worked using the original metal pieces and more detail was added along with carved brass inserts. The border of the floor is embellished with an inlay Greek key. Interior design by Ashley Whittaker.

The distressed painted cabinets work to compliment the Tabarka Studio tiles not only in a seemless color scheme but also with the "new but old" rustic style. This kitchen is made complete by the copper overhead hood and steel crown moulding.

Patio - country backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Copeland Productions
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

Jonathan Wallen Photography
Elegant brick floor single front door photo in New York with white walls and a white front door

In the original kitchen valuable counter space was taken up by small appliances. Out of the way of the main work zones, small appliances are now consolidated into one space and concealed behind bifold doors for easy access at countertop height.

Transitional patio photo in Brisbane

Jennifer Brown
Living room - large scandinavian formal and enclosed light wood floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Emily Minton Redfield
Example of a small classic dark wood floor powder room design in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, green walls, a drop-in sink, wood countertops, blue cabinets and turquoise countertops