Featured by Interior Design Magazine, the rift sawn white oak cabinetry stained dark gray anchor this open New York City loft kitchen by Meshberg Group. Handpicked gray and white quartzite slab countertop, backsplash and waterfall kitchen island provide a stunning workspace. Subzero and Wolf appliances, an architectural slot grill throughout finish off this highly functional urban home chef's kitchen.

The marble in the kitchen was coated with protectant to increase its lifespan. Oversized branch light fixtures by Shirley Robinson are used to balance the large volume of the space. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

Daniel Shea
Example of a large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash, an island, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

A Brush with Brass - The cool metal tones (stainless steel, nickel, chrome, etc.) that have outsold all other finishes on everything from decorative hardware to faucets to furniture have become so popular they have begun to look commonplace. Warmer brass finishes (along with copper and bronze) have been moving in from the margins and are beginning to make a splash in high-end commercial projects and contemporary design. Brass offers a compelling and intriguingly fresh look, especially with a brushed finish that is different enough from the polished brass of the 70s to look brand new! It always takes a few years before new trends fully develop and become part of mainstream interior design, but brushed brass looks are certainly gaining popularity. This Dura Supreme kitchen remodel, with it's sleek contemporary design style, utilizes brushed brass accents in lighting, decorative hardware and plumbing. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Cabinetry Brochure Packet at: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Read more about this trend on our Blog at: " http://www.durasupreme.com/blog/brush-brass

by Brett Design DLB rug by Alberto Pinto
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept and formal carpeted living room remodel in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a small contemporary spiral open staircase remodel in New York

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped painted wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and matchstick tile backsplash

Design: Cattaneo Studios // Photos: Jacqueline Marque
Open concept kitchen - huge industrial single-wall concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in New Orleans with black cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops and glass-front cabinets

Tom Crane Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and loft-style light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Philadelphia with a wood stove, black walls, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Located inside an 1860's cotton mill that produced Civil War uniforms, and fronting the Chattahoochee River in Downtown Columbus, the owners envisioned a contemporary loft with historical character. The result is this perfectly personalized, modernized space more than 150 years in the making. Photography by Tom Harper Photography

Kitchen backsplash provided by Cherry City Interiors & Design
Mid-sized urban single-wall concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Tricia Koning
Minimalist concrete floor kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Great room - small contemporary great room idea in Austin with gray walls

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Sucuri Granite Countertop sourced from Shenoy or Midwest Tile in Austin, TX; Kent Moore Cabinets (Painted Nebulous Grey-Low-Mocha-Hilite), Island painted Misty Bayou-Low; Backsplash - Marazzi (AMT), Studio M (Brick), Flamenco, 13 x 13 Mesh 1-1/4" x 5/8"; Flooring - Earth Werks, "5" Prestige, Handsculpted Maple, Graphite Maple Finish; Pendant Lights - Savoy House - Structure 4 Light Foyer, SKU: 3-4302-4-242; Barstools - New Pacific Direct - item # 108627-2050; The wall color is PPG Ashen 516-4.

A daring combination of forms and finishes yielded an exciting contemporary/industrial hybrid. In a converted wedge-shaped factory building, this loft’s quirky shape was celebrated, not disguised. Contrasting flooring demarcates what is, in fact, a literal work triangle. The island’s unusual five-sided shape proudly reiterates the room’s footprint; the three waterfall ends accentuate its one-of-a-kind geometry. Four different materials were chosen to establish a playful dialogue between light, dark, and texture: caramel-stained rift cut oak on open cabinets; matte charcoal gray paint on tall and wall cabinets; brushed bronze oil-rubbed wire mesh inserts for bases; and panels in a laminate resembling knotty weathered wood. White quartz countertops provide a unifying feature. Open cabinets are singular for their asymmetrical placement and, in some spots, open-ended configuration within the tall units. The breathtaking dining table was fashioned from two free-form live edge planks, joined by a ribbon of clear epoxy resin, thus creating the illusion of a stream meandering through fallen trees. Black elements contribute an industrial edge: an open-framed metal wall shelf over the sink; iron table legs; a mix of dining chairs in mid-century wire mesh, molded plastic, and retro aluminum; and machinery castors on the low-slung coffee table. This project was designed by Bilotta Designer Daniel Popescu in collaboration with MeldNYC. Photography is by Nico Arellano.

Urban l-shaped multicolored floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Chris Davis Photography
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with shaker cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a small country loft-style black floor living room remodel in New York with white walls and a wood stove