This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass and stone mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

This home had huge potential thanks to beautiful structure and layout. All it it really needed from us was some updating. By brightening up the backsplash area using a textured 4x16 white subway tile and accenting the contrast of the steel and black appliances with a glass, stone & mother of pearl mosaic accent, this kitchen turned into a beautiful bright space that now looks rich and inspiring!

Renovated kitchen with distressed timber beams and plaster walls & ceiling. Huge, custom vent hood made of hand carved limestone blocks and distressed metal cowl with straps & rivets. Countertop mounted pot filler at 60 inch wide pro range with mosaic tile backsplash. All appliances concealed behind wood panels. View to custom steel barn door at Laundry beyond.

Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a drop-in sink

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a master bathroom remodel. It includes a Porcelanosa large panel tile shower walls, pebble tile shower floor, penny tile wainscot and backsplash, 24 x 12 porcelain tile floor, and IKEA and custom cabinets.

The arabesque tile on the backsplash with gray grout pairs with the leathered granite well and creates a bit of eclecticness to the overall vintage look. Photography by Josh Vick

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Bathroom - traditional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor bathroom idea in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

This one of a kind contemporary kitchen is the heart and hub of this mountain home. Bringing the outdoors in, the distinction between nature and nurture is blurred. Stained Anigre wood cabinetry provides the backdrop to a large entertaining island. This well balanced perimeter cabinetry also camouflages refrigeration on the right and a walk-in pantry door on the left. Countertops are Cristal Quartzite from India, Backsplash is Vetro Glass Tiles in Midnight Gray, Light is "Chaos" by Modern Forms.

Incredible Kitchen walls tiles with our Carrara Venato 3x6" Subway Tile for just $7.00 a square foot. You can look high end but you do not have to pay high end prices. www.thebuilderdepot.com

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in New York

This is a detailed picture of the kitchen. I particularly love the mosaic backsplash with the slab granite (smerelda). The backsplash makes a splash not only because it is a great art piece but because the pieces include iridescent tiles. The red accents on the Wolf stove, barstool seats and the accent bowl bring it all together. The cabinets are custom. Photographer: Robert Benson, Hartford, Ct. Construction: Duce Construction, NYC,NY Custom Mosaic:

The Mullholland patterned tile was recently featured in Magnolia's Fixer Upper Episode and can be seen as the kitchen's backsplash. The Mullholland is shown in the Cypress colorway on 6x6 honed Carrara. Joanna Gaines hoped to create a European-style kitchen for her client that had both shabby chic and modern elements.

DEMO - We removed the tub shower combo, flooring, vanities, commode room walls, and removed the mirrored doors to the master closet. THE REMODEL - We created a large zero threshold walk-in shower that is complete with 24x48 Charme series Calcatta Gold LARGE format tiles and a a 12” deco column down the middle with a 2x6 Abaco Mosaic. For the vanity, we added a beautiful floating cabinet topped with Monte Cristo Granite in a Satin finish. The under cabinet lighting and light up Mirror were supplied by our client. The wood look tile flooring was also installed throughout the bathroom, bedroom, and a few other rooms throughout the home. Finally, After removing those walls for the commode room, we were able to open up more room for the overall bathroom and then we reframed the Master Closet opening to add double doors & framed a new entry door.