Ian Cummings
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with quartz countertops, no island, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an undermount sink

Photo by: Andrew Sherman www.AndrewSherman.co
Example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Mountain Reflections on Lake Burton Recently renovated both inside and out, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home with sweeping views of Lake Burton is fit for entertaining large crowds. The open floor plan features a spacious great room with a 2-story stacked stone fireplace, abundant natural ligthing, dining for 10+ and a large chef's kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinets to house every utensil, exposed beams and access to a lakeside porch. Three sets of french doors open to a magnificent curved veranda accented by columns. Western sunsets make this the place to be in the cool evenings watching the sun reflect off the jewel tone water. A private master bedroom on the main floor provides access to the covered porch. The master bath features a double vanity with granite countertops, built-in storage drawers and cabinets, jetted tub and seperate shower. Spacious guest bedrooms feature private baths and lake views. Mature landscaping including an incredible array of pink and purple rhododendron, eyebrow windows, columns and curved porches highlight the newly painted exterior. The terrace level features a second family room/rec room with a stacked stone fireplace, wet bar, and a wall of triple french doors that open to a lakeside stone terrace. Two additional guest bedrooms with full baths also have access to the terrace patio. A large laundry room and gym/art studio with outside entrance, double sink and ample storage completes the terrace level. Lake Burton is a unique Life Style. Cherry Lane is a paved street accessed by 4 single family homes. This home features a private, gated driveway off Cherry Lane. There is not a homeowner’s association, there are no fees or dues. Over 800 lake properties are managed and leased by the Georgia Power Company. Location is a major advantage for this property with close proximity to Clayton, the hospital, Waterfall Country Club, the Appalachian Trail, shopping, quaint restaurants and only about a 45 minute drive to Highlands, N.C. This house is located on deep water and has breathtaking lake and mountain views that will capture your heart! General Information: • 5 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths • All bathrooms have new updated granite counter tops. • 2 fireplaces ( 1 gas non vent logs and 1 wood burning with gas starter and built in wood storage) • Both fireplaces have raised hearths. • House has poured concrete walls with reinforced steel. • All Floor trusses were engineered for proper application. • During construction the house and grounds were pre-treated for termites. The house is inspected for termites annually. To date, no termites have been found. The termite bond is with American Pest control out of Toccoa, GA. • The main entrance has double Mahogany leaded glass door. All other exterior doors and windows are deluxe Anderson thermo pane. All Anderson windows are tilt out for easy inside cleaning. Windows have Planter shutter and/or wood blinds. • All lake side doors are 8 feet. Doors have triple locks and are adjustable for the best fit. • All exterior walls have house wrap and heavy insulation- R-17 for walls and R 30 in the attic. • House has 3 levels. Each level has its own Trane High Efficiency Weathertron heat pump XE 1200. The 2 units for the main and basement levels also have dual fuel, propane gas for extra heat if needed. • Beam Central Vacuum system for all 3 levels. • All 3 levels are wired for Stereo speakers as well as the main level outside deck. • All ceilings are 10 ft. or higher. • Bar sinks have granite counter tops *Brand new (2014) roof with HD architectural shingles has transferable lifetime warranty Entry Foyer: -Double Mahogany lead glass doors -2 lead glass side windows -Marble floor, heavy moldings, tray ceiling Great Room: -Vaulted wood ceiling with multi light chandelier -Doors can be adjusted in many different positions for easy operations -Anderson Windows and doors -All doors facing lake side are 8 ft. doors -Planter shutters in all windows on main floor Kitchen: -Vaulted ceiling with beadboard and exposed beams -Custom Gillespie cabinets with space for every utensil -Large kitchen island with breakfast bar -Walk-in pantry -Granite counter tops with plenty of prep space -Breakfast nook -Access to lakeside porch -Central Vac and crumb catcher -GE Monogram Fridge -Kitchenaid built in oven and microwave -Jen-air 4 burner gas stove with exhaust -Kitchenaid trash compactor -Scotsman Ice Machine -Over and under counter accent lighting Master Bedroom: -Heavy Molding, hardwood flooring, -Plantation shutters on bedroom French doors opening to deck -4 closets Master Bath: -Granite counter tops with double sinks -Separate shower with glass door and delta shower system -Jetted Tub -14 drawer built-in cabinets for clothing Upstairs level: -Two bedrooms, each with full baths, tile floors, double vanities, granite countertops, ample closets and linen closets Terrace Level: -Spacious family room with stone fireplace and wet bar -Guest bedroom with full bath -Office with full bath -Art studio or exercise room with double sink -Separate tool room -Laundry room/utility room with tile floors and cabinets -Covered stone terrace with access to boathouse Boat House: -Two stall for up to 25 ft. boat -2 electric boat lifts -Large deck on top of boathouse with ½ covered roof -Large storage area for boat supplies -Swim dock

Scott DuBose photography
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Designed by Akram Aljahmi of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA in collaboration with Henry Gonazalez, this transitional style grey kitchen design features Merillat Masterpiece kitchen cabinets in the Martel door style with the painted finish Bonsai. Kitchen countertops are Q by MSI engineered quartz in the color Calacatta Laza. The kitchen tile backsplash features Altas Tile HRY 9514 Chevron White. Says the client, "We love the open layout, which has allowed so much natural light in the home. We have a place for everything! We love the drop down table for our meals, homework and entertaining...as well as the mixer stand. It is very convenient to have our heavy KitchenAid mixer stored in one area adjacent to all my baking equipment. Akram was very patient with me. He worked with my ideas, offered alternatives that would work for our budget and was a great asset to this project." Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Jeffrey Volker
Inspiration for a mediterranean travertine floor kitchen remodel in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and an island

Custom Amish-built cabinetry in a combination of Rustic Alder, White, and Gray painted finishes. Open concept kitchen with large island, dinette, hutch, and wetbar. Nearby laundry, mudroom, powder room, dining and living rooms also get a new look. Cambria Brittanicca Warm quartz and KitchenAid appliances also featured. Quad Cities area remodel from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

To the left of the 4-door refrigerator is a hidden pantry front that leads to a full room of added storage and an upright freezer.
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo Credit: James Ray Spahn
Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Example of a trendy l-shaped concrete floor kitchen design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography - In House Before we transformed this kitchen into the bright, open, inviting traditional kitchen you see here, there was a wall completely blocking the view into the kitchen from this angle from the rest of the living space. There was a small pass through window between the living/family room to the kitchen which made the space feel much small, closed in and uninviting. Extended cabinets and counters maximize storage space. Benjamin Moore HC-45 Shaker Beige, Sherwin Williams SW-7008 Alabaster, Emser Lucente Regale Mosiac tile, Granite 3cm Milenium Cream Bevel Edge, KECC567R KEMS308SS Kitchenaide, Kohler K-5840-5U, Piertra Antica 4 pc Versatile Pattern

Steven Evans Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Photo: Elliott Johnson
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in San Luis Obispo with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Luis Obispo with an island, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a single-bowl sink

This compact transitional kitchen design maximizes the available space by locating the sink with a Delta "Trinsic" pull-out sprayer faucet and the dishwasher in a peninsula facing the kitchen table. The HomeCrest Hershing style cabinetry in maple wood with a Willow painted finish gives the room a sophisticated look, complemented by a Twilight Mist mosaic tile backsplash in a linear style with stone, glass, and stainless tiles and TopKnobs brushed nickel hardware. The cabinetry includes stylish features like crown molding and a corner glass front display cabinet with in cabinet lighting, and the kitchen design also includes KitchenAid appliances. COREtec luxury vinyl tile flooring in Blackstone Oak installed throughout the entry, hall, kitchen, and dining room adds warmth to the design.

Add in a powder room to the second story level
Inspiration for a transitional powder room remodel in Seattle

Painted white cabinetry with mirrored inserts and "Silver Cloud" granite with a full-height backsplash. - Village Home Stores
Example of a large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Stephani Buchman Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, wood countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.