After removing most of the wall that isolated this galley kitchen from the living space, the beautiful lake view was now a part of the kitchen. Additional light wasn't the only benefit, however. Conversation and interaction with family in the adjoining living area was made much simpler, thanks to the placement of the cooking surface.

An enriched classical setting for a broad décor of beautiful textiles, eclectic furnishings, re-claimed lighting and collections of porcelains, paintings & prints...photography by Laurie Black.

This Studio Shed is being used not only as a music recording studio, but also an office (behind the point of view sits the office area.
Minimalist home office photo in San Francisco

Nestled in the surrounding hillside of Telluride Ski Resort, this mountain home was born from the idea of integrating a home in to it’s site and having it interact with the natural vegetation and impressive circling views. This did not come without design challenges, but the result was a rustic modern structure clad in steel, glass, wood, and stone. Floor to ceiling glass walls lend to breathtaking views of Mount Emma, Dallas, and Iron Mountain. Transparency through the structure was very important to the clients as it allowed them to feel apart of the natural environment. You can see through the formal entry through the great room and out the back of the house. This created a spacious feel to the already open floor plan of the great room, dining room, and kitchen. http://www.centresky.com/telluride-mountain-home-video-tour Photos by Whit Richardson

With one of the best balcony views of the golf course, this office is sure to inspire. A bold, deep bronze light fixture sets the tone, and rich casework provides a sophisticated backdrop for working from home and a great place to display books, objects or collections like this curated vintage golf photo collection.

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Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

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Kids' room - eclectic kids' room idea in San Diego

In this kitchen renovation we opened up the wall that separated the kitchen and living room to instantly create a feeling of a larger kitchen and allows for better interaction with guests. Incorporating a breakfast bar added extra seating, a place to sit and converse with the cook while preparing meals and a place to set up a buffet when needed by utilizing the added counter surface. The kitchen extended into the dining space by adding a base cabinet with wood top, flanked by two pantry cabinets. The products used are Waypoint Cherry Spice 420S Full Overlay Square Door Style with veneer flat panel accented with brushed nickel pulls. Santa Cecilia granite countertops with an undermount stainless steel 60/40 sink and Moen Arbor High Arc faucet. For the backsplash Bliss Amber Tea Linear Glass/Stone Blend tile was installed. Accented with a Seagull custom design Ambiance low voltage rail system with 2 pendant lights and 8 directional spot lights.

Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete and rectangular aboveground pool fountain remodel in Other

Craftsman inspired new home with open floor plan living, dining and food preparation spaces. Cook can be part of social interaction during meal preparation and festivities. Hardwood floors, Craftsman style galley kitchen with dark granite surfaces. Cherry colored stain for wall cabinets and rushing river green painted center island cabinets with shelf storage for cook books. Breakfast bar with room for three stools and additional corner storage bench and chair seating with table. Professional six burner cook top, stainless steel stove hood, under counter wide country sink with flexible faucet for easy spraying of dishes and pots and pans. Kitchen back door leads out to screened porch and garden.

Our design begin with the kitchen. The goal was to have an open, yet defined space that allowed for interaction between the kitchen, dinette and great room. Centered around a large 12'x4' island the custom cabinetry gives the owners plenty of storage and function space.

Majlis is the traditional name for for Living rooms in Arab homes - this is the area where even in modern homes, the design style will be tradional arabic with touches of arabesques or fret work. The setting is generally placed all around the room symmetrically to encourage interaction between people.

5 1/2' Galley with induction cooktop beside it, and seating on the other side of the islands so the cook can interact with friends and family! Rachel Coward Photography, Tulsa, OK

Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive LLC
Mid-sized mid-century modern beige one-story stucco gable roof idea in Other

Lush trees interact with the house's white brick facade, creating a dynamic contrast.
Example of a large trendy white two-story brick exterior home design in Austin with a metal roof

This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.

In this kitchen renovation we opened up the wall that separated the kitchen and living room to instantly create a feeling of a larger kitchen and allows for better interaction with guests. Incorporating a breakfast bar added extra seating, a place to sit and converse with the cook while preparing meals and a place to set up a buffet when needed by utilizing the added counter surface. The kitchen extended into the dining space by adding a base cabinet with wood top, flanked by two pantry cabinets. The products used are Waypoint Cherry Spice 420S Full Overlay Square Door Style with veneer flat panel accented with brushed nickel pulls. Santa Cecilia granite countertops with an undermount stainless steel 60/40 sink and Moen Arbor High Arc faucet. For the backsplash Bliss Amber Tea Linear Glass/Stone Blend tile was installed. Accented with a Seagull custom design Ambiance low voltage rail system with 2 pendant lights and 8 directional spot lights.

The Aerius - Modern Craftsman in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Upon opening the 8ft tall door and entering the foyer an immediate display of light, color and energy is presented to us in the form of 13ft coffered ceilings, abundant natural lighting and an ornate glass chandelier. Beckoning across the hall an entrance to the Great Room is beset by the Master Suite, the Den, a central stairway to the Upper Level and a passageway to the 4-bay Garage and Guest Bedroom with attached bath. Advancement to the Great Room reveals massive, built-in vertical storage, a vast area for all manner of social interactions and a bountiful showcase of the forest scenery that allows the natural splendor of the outside in. The sleek corner-kitchen is composed with elevated countertops. These additional 4in create the perfect fit for our larger-than-life homeowner and make stooping and drooping a distant memory. The comfortable kitchen creates no spatial divide and easily transitions to the sun-drenched dining nook, complete with overhead coffered-beam ceiling. This trifecta of function, form and flow accommodates all shapes and sizes and allows any number of events to be hosted here. On the rare occasion more room is needed, the sliding glass doors can be opened allowing an out-pour of activity. Almost doubling the square-footage and extending the Great Room into the arboreous locale is sure to guarantee long nights out under the stars. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

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