Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

These homeowners relocated to Indianapolis and wanted a traditional home in the Meridian Hills area that offered family living space off the kitchen. “It’s what we were used to, but we had trouble finding exactly what we were looking for.” They spent a lot of time thinking about the possibilities of a remodel. They had space both within and outside the house that were under-utilized and decided to embark on a significant renovation project. We endeavored to completely rework the current floor plan in hopes of addressing all their needs and wants. Plans included relocating the kitchen, moving the exterior walls by a couple of feet, raising the ceiling, and moving the office. The results of these changes were dramatic. Additionally the family now enjoys a larger and updated entrance with storage and closets that is perfect for their two active daughters and two often muddy labs, a beautiful kitchen with improved functionality that is filled with tons of natural light, as well as a cozy hearth room, ideal for relaxing together as a family. The once neglected screened porch is now a unique and inviting office with workspace for everyone. Once these improvements were made the view to the back of the house was now apparent, the couple decided to enhance their outdoor living space as well. We added a new patio, a custom pergola, water feature and a fire pit. “Now it’s a private spot to relax and connect with the outdoors. It really highlights the style of the house and we love it,” says the homeowner.

Aqua glass tiles were chosen for the backsplash to coordinate with the new pendant lights.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Aqua glass tiles were chosen for the backsplash to coordinate with the new pendant lights.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Mid-sized trendy u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized elegant l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, slate backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large elegant l-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Aqua glass tiles were chosen for the backsplash to coordinate with the new pendant lights.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017

Small transitional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen pantry - traditional kitchen pantry idea in Other with white cabinets