Monit Rosendale
Design ideas for a traditional shade backyard landscaping in Richmond.

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Photo of a mid-sized coastal full sun backyard brick and wood fence formal garden in Boston for spring.

Family room - transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Cesar Rubio
Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Alcove bathtub - small transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile, blue floor and single-sink alcove bathtub idea in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Angie Seckinger
Inspiration for a timeless patio fountain remodel in DC Metro

GC: Osborne Construction Architect: C2 Architecture Design: Kole Made. Custom Woodwork + Cabinetry: Loubier Design. http://www.kolemade.com/ http://www.c2-architecture.com/ http://kirk-loubier.squarespace.com/ Photo Credit: http://www.samoberter.com/

Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Country medium tone wood floor bedroom photo

Large country open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

Raquel Langworthy
Example of a small beach style master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls

Living room - modern living room idea in New York with a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photography: Jeff Cate
Inspiration for a contemporary black tile and ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in New York with open cabinets, an integrated sink and black cabinets

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

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Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in New York

Jeffrey Kilmer
Inspiration for an eclectic mosaic tile floor bathroom remodel in New York with multicolored walls

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops