Adding a tile that has a pattern brings so much life to this kitchen. An amazing wood island top is a great mix of textures and style to this eclectic kitchen. Keeping the barstools low but functional keeps the big features of the kitchen at the forefront.

Transitional kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Mid-sized elegant gray two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in Minneapolis

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Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

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Family room - mid-sized traditional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Houston with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Stacked stone, reclaimed ceiling beams, oak floors with custom stain, custom cabinets BM super white with oak niches, windows have auto Hunter Douglas shades furnishing from ID - White Crypton fabric on sofa and green velvet chairs. Antique Turkish rug and super white walls. Image by @Spacecrafting

Joe Kwon Photography
Large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Chicago with white cabinets, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, granite countertops, paneled appliances, black countertops and an island

A master suite was recreated when the master bath was enlarged. Updates in the master bedroom include all new baseboards, trims and doors. New du chateau, heated flooring. Installed all new, modern lighting Bruce Damonte Photography

Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

Tricia Shay Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Milwaukee with a metal fireplace, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Builder: Pillar Homes www.pillarhomes.com Landmark Photography
Family room - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor family room idea in Minneapolis with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white walls

Example of a large beach style enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace, beige walls and a tv stand

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Country porch photo with a roof extension

Photos: Scott Shigley
Transitional carpeted and gray floor family room photo in Chicago with gray walls

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Example of a classic home design design in Minneapolis

Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wainscoting living room library design in Detroit with black walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv