David Wakely
Example of a small trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Rob Karosis
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Complete renovation of a 1900s Queen Anne Victorian kitchen in the tiny town of Moulton, TX. Interior Design by Sarah Stacey Interior Design -Photo by Erin Williamson

Inspiration for a coastal patio remodel in Los Angeles

Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed carpeted and brown floor home theater design in Los Angeles with black walls and a projector screen

Trendy powder room photo in Phoenix with a vessel sink, a wall-mount toilet and green walls

Arts and crafts dark wood floor family room photo

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Kitchen - modern galley concrete floor kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white walls, blue backsplash and an island

Custom built home with stone and siding exterior- Winnetka Norman Sizemore - Photographer
Traditional green two-story exterior home idea in Chicago

In this 1905 Tudor home, the intent of this design was to take advantage of the classic architecture of the home and incorporate modern conveniences. Located in the Joseph Berry Subdivision in Detroit, this stellar home presented several design challenges. The most difficult challenge to overcome was the 11” slope from one end of the kitchen to the other, caused by 110 years of settling. All new floor joists were installed and the floor by the side door was then recessed down one step. This created a cozy nook when you first enter the kitchen. A tiered ceiling with strategically planned cabinetry heights and crown molding concealed the slope of the walls at the ceiling level. The second challenge in this historic home was the awkward foot print of the kitchen. It’s likely that this kitchen had a butler’s pantry originally. However it was remodeled sometime in the 70’s and all original character was erased. Clever pantry storage was added to an awkward corner creating a space that mimicked the essence of a butler’s pantry, while providing storage desired in kitchens today. Keeping the large footprint of the kitchen presented obstacles with the working triangle; the distance from the sink to the cooktop is several feet. The solution was installation of a pot filler over the cooktop that added convenience and elegance (not sure about this word). Not everything in this project was a challenge; the discovery of a brick chimney hiding behind plaster was a welcome surprise and brought character back honoring the historic charm of this beautiful home. Kitchen Designer: Rebekah Tull of Whiski Kitchen Design Studio Remodeling Contractor: Renaissance Restorations, Inc. Counter Top Fabricator: Lakeside Solid Surfaces - Cambria Cabinetry: Legacy Crafted Cabinets Photographer: Shermin Photography Lighting: Rejuvenation Tile: TileBar.com

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Mosaic tile creates a sense of smoke lifting up to the hood, seamless transition cooktop is created by recessing into 3 cm counter. Photo byRoger Turk

Example of a classic built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room design in Miami

Eric Roth Photography
Elegant medium tone wood floor vestibule photo in Boston with green walls and a medium wood front door

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Aventura, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Transitional and Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

Photo of a modern landscaping in New Orleans.

Photo by Eron Rauch
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops and black appliances

Living room - transitional living room idea in Chicago

Mid-sized mountain style dining room photo in Denver with beige walls