Photos by: Jim Bartsch
Example of a large tuscan u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Santa Barbara with gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink and shaker cabinets

The kitchen is in the timber frame section of the home. Shaker style cabins and large island make this a delight for cooking. Photo credit: James Ray Spahn

Enclosed kitchen - large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, gray backsplash, gray countertops, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Example of a transitional home bar design in San Diego

Photo: Joyelle West
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with blue cabinets, terra-cotta backsplash, an island, raised-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

The expanded kitchen area is now a sunlit space for a young couple that loves to entertain and cook. The selection of range needed a hood that was more than 400 CFM. This required supplying make-up air which was accomplished by artfully creating inconspicuous vents under the cook hood. Photo: Mary Prince Photography

Eat-in kitchen - farmhouse single-wall cement tile floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Kitchen - large traditional galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, marble countertops and porcelain backsplash

Jeremy Flowers Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops and black countertops

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Kitchen - mediterranean kitchen idea in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and black appliances

Design: Studio M Interiors | Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Island color was custom. Countertops are Princess White Quartzite. Light fixtures over island are from Rejuvenation (exact type has been discontinued) Photos by Holly Lepere

Mark J. Koper
Cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Elegant galley dark wood floor kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and marble countertops

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with white cabinets and an island

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Large island style l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and multicolored countertops

Example of a large danish u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops