Example of a classic double front door design in Austin with beige walls and a black front door

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Large transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room photo in Denver with gray walls, no fireplace and a home theater

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Inspiration for a rustic freestanding bathtub remodel in Sacramento with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

This large, open-concept home features Cambria Swanbridge in the kitchen, baths, laundry room, and butler’s pantry. Designed by E Interiors and AFT Construction. Photo: High Res Media

Wall paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore Windows: French casement, Pella Cog Drum Pendant: Bone Simple Design Seat Cushions: Custom-made with Acclaim fabric in Indigo by Mayer Fabrics Table: Custom-made of reclaimed white oak Piper Woodworking Flat Roman Shade: Grassweave in Oatmeal, The Shade Store Dining Chairs: Fiji Dining Chairs,Crate & Barrel TEAM Architecture: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Macomber Carpentry & Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Example of a trendy galley dark wood floor kitchen design in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Troy Thies Photography This "Flex Room" is just that. A flexible room for two children that can grow with them as they need space for desks and larger chairs. Right now, it is perfect for their play items.

Susan Gilmore
Kitchen - traditional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and an island

Mid-sized 1950s cement tile floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops

Christopher Stark
Example of a classic master freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco

Interior Design: Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design Architecture: Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design Contractor: R. Keller Construction, Co. Custom Cabinetry: Custom Creations Marble: Atlas Marble Art & Venetian Plaster: Alternative Interiors Tile: Virtue Tile Design Fixtures: WaterWorks Photographer: Mike Van Tassell

Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography
Small elegant single-wall light wood floor wet bar photo in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, brown countertops and shaker cabinets

Larry Taylor, Taylor Architectural Photography
Beach style mosaic tile alcove shower photo in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and beige cabinets

CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
Elegant medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white walls and an island

Example of a beach style ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Phillip Ennis Photography
Small trendy master black tile and pebble tile walk-in shower photo in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and a wall-mount toilet

Example of a transitional white tile white floor freestanding bathtub design in Milwaukee with white cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink