This remodel/addition to an existing home transformed the original living room and kitchen into a single great-room while opening up communication to the backyard. The previous home’s kitchen was isolated from the living room and both rooms had no interaction with the outdoor spaces. The project’s elevated ceiling heights and used architectural features, such as beams, to connect and define the spaces of the great room. The inclusion of the multi-slide door emphasized the relationship to the newly designed yard with updated landscaping. This project is a great example of how exterior upgrades and the transformation of a single space can dramatically change the way a family enjoys their home.

This small studio has everything! It includes apartment size small white appliances, stunning colors (Diamond Cloud Gray cabinets), and great storage solutions! Besides the beauty of the turquoise backsplash and clean lines this small space is extremely functional! Warm wood boxes were custom made to house all of the cooking essentials in arms reach. The cabinets flow completely to the ceiling to allow for every inch of storage space to be used. Grey cabinets are even above the kitchen window. Designed by Small Space Consultant Danielle Perkins @ DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor. Photographed by Taylor Abeel Photography

Example of a large minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Photo by Casey Dunn
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Houston.

Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
Example of a small trendy single-wall eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a contemporary porch design in Salt Lake City.

Photographed by Colin Voigt
Small country gray tile and porcelain tile medium tone wood floor and gray floor powder room photo in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Photography by Corey Gaffer
Inspiration for a large eclectic u-shaped light wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Aria Bethards
Inspiration for a contemporary kids' room remodel in Salt Lake City

The cedar tub relates to the cedar deck, benches and beam screens. This view is from the door of the ADU looking out into the space. The greenhouse like material we used on the fence acts as a changing art piece where the shadows and lights interact with it. I designed it to be modern Shoji like screens.

Tim Krueger
Family room - country family room idea in Orange County

Piston Design
Huge transitional white two-story stone exterior home photo in Houston

This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Curb Appeal: the entire front part of the property is transformed. building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.
Large modern brown two-story clapboard and mixed siding exterior home idea in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a gray roof

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Photo by: Mike P Kelley Styling by: Jennifer Maxcy, hoot n anny home
Elegant bedroom photo in Los Angeles

Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
Small trendy single-wall eat-in kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Another view of the newly opened space. All of the main rooms now flow together seamlessly. The classic Deck House post and beam formula is highly structured. Now light radiates throughout the space. Our design now makes it easier to entertain and interact with guests in other areas. The shapes and types of artistic lighting used play off of each other in the large open space.