Example of a small classic kitchen/dining room combo design in Birmingham with gray walls and no fireplace

Located on a partially wooded lot in Elburn, Illinois, this home needed an eye-catching interior redo to match the unique period exterior. The residence was originally designed by Bow House, a company that reproduces the look of 300-year old bow roof Cape-Cod style homes. Since typical kitchens in old Cape Cod-style homes tend to run a bit small- or as some would like to say, cozy – this kitchen was in need of plenty of efficient storage to house a modern day family of three. Advance Design Studio, Ltd. was able to evaluate the kitchen’s adjacent spaces and determine that there were several walls that could be relocated to allow for more usable space in the kitchen. The refrigerator was moved to the newly excavated space and incorporated into a handsome dinette, an intimate banquette, and a new coffee bar area. This allowed for more countertop and prep space in the primary area of the kitchen. It now became possible to incorporate a ball and claw foot tub and a larger vanity in the elegant new full bath that was once just an adjacent guest powder room. Reclaimed vintage Chicago brick paver flooring was carefully installed in a herringbone pattern to give the space a truly unique touch and feel. And to top off this revamped redo, a handsome custom green-toned island with a distressed black walnut counter top graces the center of the room, the perfect final touch in this charming little kitchen.

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Example of a huge trendy porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo design in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Photography ©2014 Adam Gibson
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

The clean lines of the lighted glass transom cabinets get the kitchen to flow with the rest of the home because of their clean lines. Photography ©2014 Adam Gibson

Interior Designer: Rini Kundu Contractor: RJ Smith Collaborating Architect: Doug Leach Landscape: Jones Landscape LA Photos: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar remodel in Los Angeles

Custom banquette seating by Meadowlark. Arts and Crafts style custom home designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Open concept kitchen - large craftsman l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige backsplash, quartz countertops and beige countertops

Designed by Steve Price. Built by Beautiful Remodel llc. Before photographs at BeautifulRemodel.com. Awesome photos by Dino Tonn Photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This traditional-inspired kitchen has a great deal of nuance design elements including oversized, scrolled corbels, a custom table, ornate island legs and a coffered ceiling.

Example of a farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and white countertops

Example of a small transitional kitchen/dining room combo design in Chicago with beige walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Other with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in DC Metro with yellow walls and no fireplace

Featuring KraftMaid Cabinetry’s Hazel stain and new Chai paint with Cocoa Glaze, this kitchen works hard for the busy family that lives, dines, plays and entertains in the kitchen.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Example of a trendy dining room design in Los Angeles

With an ideal location in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, this dated Victorian residence had "beautiful bones" but had been sitting on the market for a year before being purchased with plans to revitalize the interior. Interior designer, Noel Han, explained, "Historical Victorian homes in this area often have beautiful architectural elements that I aim to preserve, but the floor plan and layout tend to be stuffy, not live-able and not light filled. Modern families want bright, light-filled, spacious rooms that take advantage of outdoor views and living spaces, and function well for storage, meals and entertaining." Preserving the architectural integrity and special features of the home was one of Han's goals but at the same time, she re-designed the space, moving walls and adding windows to create an open floorplan that flowed easily between the kitchen and outdoor living spaces. Where the range once stood in the original design, now an entire wall of windows provides panoramic views of the outdoors and fills the kitchen with light. Below the windows, Han designed a long bank of base cabinets with drawers to provide plenty of storage and work surface. Light now pours into the space even on foggy days. The range was moved to the opposite wall so that beautiful window views could be added to the kitchen. Han selected a palette of finishes with an eye toward creating a "soft color aesthetic". "White painted finishes are very popular right now but would have felt stark and cold in this space," she explained. "The French grey paint from Dura Supreme was a perfect complement for this vintage Victorian home, to create a classic color scheme". "This beautiful home already had hardware elements with a vintage brass finish, so I carefully selected antiqued, brushed brass hardware, plumbing and metal finishes to blend with the original elements," said Han. She continued, "The La Cornue French Range adds modern function with a French antique look." "I appreciate working with Dura Supreme cabinetry because of the quality of the cabinetry, fast delivery and the custom options. I'm able to create beautiful architectural details like the pull-out columns on both sides of the range and the curved mullion doors on the furniture hutch, and they offer a stunning palette of finishes and styles," explained Han. For the bath cabinetry, Han created a similar palette of finishes and styles to create a complementary look throughout the entire home. Product Details: Perimeter: Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in the St. Augustine door style and Mullion Pattern #15 door style with a “Zinc” painted finish. Kitchen Island: Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in the St. Augustine door style with a Clove stain and Black Accent finish on Cherry wood. For more information about Noel Han, Interior Designer, click to her website here www.atelnoel.com. For more information about Gilmans Kitchens and Baths, click to their website here www.gkandb.com. Photography by: Ned Bonzi www.nedbonzi.com. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor breakfast nook design in Los Angeles with white walls

Dan Kozcera
Inspiration for a small mid-century modern kitchen/dining room combo remodel in DC Metro with beige walls and no fireplace