This Passive House has a wall of windows and doors hugging the open floor plan, while providing superior thermal performance. The wood-aluminum triple pane windows provide warmth and durability through all seasons. The massive lift and slide door has European hardware to ensure ease of use allowing for seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Kitchen - scandinavian l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with white backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a country l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-century modern single-wall marble floor and white floor open concept kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A clean lined blanco sink works well with this simple elegant transitional kitchen. Brett Beyer Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A beautifully laid out kitchen created by DEANE inc that incorporates both universally desired custom kitchen features and personal style in its color scheme. The custom lime green kitchen island centers the open floor plan. Photography by Jane Beiles

Trendy light wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed by Daniel Altmann of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Bethesda, MD this modern kitchen design in Chevy Chase, MD features kitchen cabinets from Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Apex door style in 2 finishes. The perimeter kitchen cabinets feature an Arctic White finish, whereas the kitchen island cabinets feature an Urban Grey finish. Engineered quartz kitchen countertops feature 2 finishes as well. The perimeter kitchen countertops show Cambria Charston and the kitchen island top features Stellar White by Q from MSI. Kitchen appliances are by KitchenAid. The kitchen also features 3x12 White Glass Tile with a Blue Mosaic focal point over the cook top. Photography courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Jim Schmid Photography
Large elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Charlotte with white backsplash, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Example of a trendy white floor kitchen design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, an island, an undermount sink and white backsplash

Photos by Manolo Langis
Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and beige countertops

Example of a trendy light wood floor kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a large timeless galley light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a 1960s powder room remodel in Minneapolis

KuDa Photography
Mid-sized 1950s light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink and black appliances

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Fork River Residence by architects Rich Pavcek and Charles Cunniffe. Thermally broken steel windows and steel-and-glass pivot door by Dynamic Architectural. Photography by David O. Marlow.