jeff herr photography
Small transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Open concept loft designed for style and functionality. Urban loft meets eclectic living. Photo by Erin Williamson
Small danish light wood floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls

Befitting a gourmet, high-end appliances ensconced in gray/white granite, give the kitchen gravitas. A spacious center island, topped with honed black granite, provides plenty of room for prepping meals, morning coffee or kibitzing with the cook.

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large french country white two-story stone house exterior design in Vancouver with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Stairs to the second floor and roof deck in the Coastal Living Showhouse
Inspiration for a coastal wooden open staircase remodel in San Diego

Ryann Ford
Tuscan dark wood floor family room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography

Jeri Koegel
Trendy white floor family room photo in Orange County with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiro 8 Studios
Living room - large traditional open concept dark wood floor living room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Amy Greene
Kitchen - transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

There’s something about apron-front sinks that hearkens back to a simpler era. These Utilitarian fixtures reflect a hard-working history as everything from canning workspaces to washbasins for dogs and small children. No wonder they remain an iconic element in traditional-style kitchens.

Example of a mid-sized 1960s u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen design with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Justin Ramsdell Photography
Kitchen - farmhouse kitchen idea in DC Metro

Photo by Ryann Ford
Example of a farmhouse white two-story gable roof design in Austin

Living room - contemporary formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

New entry stair using bluestone and batu cladding. New deck and railings. New front door and painted exterior.
Example of a large trendy gray two-story wood house exterior design in San Francisco with a hip roof

Small minimalist master bedroom photo in New York with white walls

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a farmhouse open concept and formal light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls, a wood stove and no tv