Large boulder steps facilitate circulation in the back yard, with drift roses and hakone grass plalying off each other. The kitchen garden area is to the right. Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

An outdated 1920's kitchen in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and brushed brass hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the dark porcelain floors as a great contrast to all the white. We were also diligent to keep the hold extractor a clear glass and stainless steel.

Jon Wallen
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Engler Studio | Photography: Corey Gaffer
Example of a large beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with white cabinets, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for a large l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and wood countertops

Miller + Miller Real Estate Sun-filled kitchen + breakfast room. Large windows galore offer views of waterfalls trees + wildlife (including backless china cabinet + window over range to maintain view of gardens). Distressed white oak floor. Skylights. Faux finish walls/ceiling. Kitchen with expansive Island with 13-foot hardwood counter-top and second prep sink. Two dishwashers in Island, Two Subzero 36 inch fridge/freezers, plus Two refrigerator drawers. Fully Renovated. All indoor and outdoor appliances are new in ’09.

© Josh Partee 2013
Open concept kitchen - contemporary single-wall open concept kitchen idea in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Douglas Hill Luxe Family Home | Santa Monica
Example of a transitional laundry room design in Los Angeles

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Smooth Concrete counter tops with pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Photo by Eric Rorer
Contemporary gray three-story mixed siding apartment exterior idea in San Francisco

Lisa Patrole Photography
Mid-sized transitional three-story wood exterior home photo in Toronto

Dan Cutrona Photography
Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston

Available in a wide range of colors and decorative options, Window World’s sliding windows are a smart complement for any room.
Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design with an undermount sink, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Trent Bell
Patio container garden - transitional backyard gravel patio container garden idea with no cover

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Example of a classic light wood floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a timeless brick floor and red floor sunroom remodel in Atlanta with a glass ceiling

The Magnolia Renovation has been primarily concerned with the design of a new, highly crafted modern kitchen in a traditional home located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. The kitchen design relies on the creation of a very simple continuous space that is occupied by highly crafted pieces of furniture, cabinets and fittings. Materials such as steel, bronze, bamboo, stained elm, woven cattail, and sea grass are used in juxtaposition, allowing each material to benefit from adjacent contrasts in texture and color. The existing kitchen and dining room consisted of separate rooms with a dividing wall. This wall was removed to create a long, continuous, east-west space, approximately 34 feet long, with cabinets and counters along each wall. The west end of the space has glass doors and views to the Puget Sound. The east end also has glass doors, leading to a small garden space. In the center of the new kitchen/dining space, we designed two long, custom tables from reclaimed elm planks (20" wide, 2" thick). The first table is a working kitchen island, the second table is the dining table. Both tables have custom blued-steel bases with laser-cut bronze overlay. We also designed custom stools with blued-steel bases and woven cattail rush seats. The lighting of the kitchen consists of 15 small, candle-like fixtures arranged in a random array with custom steel brackets. The cabinets are custom designed, with bleached Alaskan yellow cedar frames and bamboo panels. The counters are a dark limestone with a beautiful stone mosaic backsplash with a bamboo-like pattern. Adjacent to the backsplash is a long horizontal window with a “beargrass” resin panel placed on the interior side of the window. The “beargrass” panel contains actual sea grasses, which are backlit by the window behind the panel. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider