This kitchen is simply amazing! Incredible use of space by making lower cabinets drawers! This not only ergonomically smart but so particle as it makes for centralized organized areas. Love the island as the main cooking spot with the seating area...makes for an ideal and beautiful gatherings.

A beverage bar out of the main circulation of the kichen and just inside from the pool area provides a place to hide breakfast coffee behind an appliance garage, as well as liquor and wine in storage below.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Classic architecture always makes a room fun to design. This Tudor styled home located in Rye NY features so many wonderful spaces. This solarium, surrounded by gardens and an outdoor water feature, is the ideal brunch spot or gathering place for cocktails. Outfitted with plantation styled fans, blown glass candle lantern lighting and two square urn styled zinc tables provides the flexibility ideal for that weekly bridge game. The Sunbrella fabric on the parsons chairs adds that touch of practicality essential in any well designed outdoor living area.

Indoor-outdoor living space. Anthony Crisafulli
Patio - contemporary patio idea in New York

This simple second-story deck design is the ideal spot to savor every moment of golden hour. To top it off, this deck design incorporates additional safety features including an ADA-compliant handrail and an aluminum gate. Scroll through our collection of images to see this serene space from every angle.

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.

Transitional kitchen photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a sunroom remodel in Toronto with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

A rarely used bathtub took up valuable space in this small master bathroom. We removed this obvious problem by creative a studding oversized shower in its place. Photo by Vern Uyetake

This kitchen is simply amazing! Incredible use of space by making lower cabinets drawers! This not only ergonomically smart but so particle as it makes for centralized organized areas. Love the island as the main cooking spot with the seating area...makes for an ideal and beautiful gatherings.

This simple second-story deck design is the ideal spot to savor every moment of golden hour. To top it off, this deck design incorporates additional safety features including an ADA-compliant handrail and an aluminum gate. Scroll through our collection of images to see this serene space from every angle.

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.

Example of a mountain style open concept brown floor and medium tone wood floor living room design with white walls

This simple second-story deck design is the ideal spot to savor every moment of golden hour. To top it off, this deck design incorporates additional safety features including an ADA-compliant handrail and an aluminum gate. Scroll through our collection of images to see this serene space from every angle.

Laurie Black Photography. Classic "Martha's Vineyard" shingle style with traditional Palladian molding profiles "in the antique" uplifting the sophistication and décor to its urban context. Design by Duncan McRoberts

This kitchen is simply amazing! Incredible use of space by making lower cabinets drawers! This not only ergonomically smart but so particle as it makes for centralized organized areas. Love the island as the main cooking spot with the seating area...makes for an ideal and beautiful gatherings.

This compact stair landing is an ideal spot for a design vignette of art and collectibles. These colors of blue, orange and white are repeated in the upper hallway and bedrooms.

We completed this stunning basement renovation, featuring a bar and a walk-in wine cellar. The bar is the centerpiece of the basement, with a beautiful countertop and custom-built cabinetry. With its moody and dramatic ambiance, this location proves to be an ideal spot for socializing.