Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Amazing great room / modern kitchen. under mount stainless sinks, stainless appliances, showcase cabinets, glass lighting fixtures Cabinets and Countertops by Chris and Dick's, Salt Lake City, Utah. Design: Sita Montgomery Interiors Build: Cameo Homes Cabinets: Master Brands Countertops: Granite Paint: Benjamin Moore Photo: Lucy Call

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

This eclectic mountain home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains showcases an unexpected but harmonious blend of design influences. The European-inspired architecture, featuring native stone, heavy timbers and a cedar shake roof, complement the rustic setting. Inside, details like tongue and groove cypress ceilings, plaster walls and reclaimed heart pine floors create a warm and inviting backdrop punctuated with modern rustic fixtures and vibrant splashes of color. Meechan Architectural Photography

This Tuscan-inspired home imbues casual elegance. Linen fabrics complemented by a neutral color palette help create a classic, comfortable interior. The kitchen, family and breakfast areas feature exposed beams and thin brick floors. The kitchen also includes a Bertazzoni Range and custom iron range hood, Caesarstone countertops, Perrin and Rowe faucet, and a Shaw Original sink. Handmade Winchester tiles from England create a focal backsplash. The master bedroom includes a limestone fireplace and crystal antique chandeliers. The white Carrera marble master bath is marked by a free-standing nickel slipper bath tub and Rohl fixtures. Rachael Boling Photography

This Tuscan-inspired home imbues casual elegance. Linen fabrics complemented by a neutral color palette help create a classic, comfortable interior. The kitchen, family and breakfast areas feature exposed beams and thin brick floors. The kitchen also includes a Bertazzoni Range and custom iron range hood, Caesarstone countertops, Perrin and Rowe faucet, and a Shaw Original sink. Handmade Winchester tiles from England create a focal backsplash. The master bedroom includes a limestone fireplace and crystal antique chandeliers. The white Carrera marble master bath is marked by a free-standing nickel slipper bath tub and Rohl fixtures. Rachael Boling Photography

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Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

To personalize a kitchen does not always require a complete remodel or even new construction. By placing a colored Bertazzoni range, a kitchen can reflect an instant customized décor by centering the layout of the space. The unqiue hand-applied Italian luxury automobile color finish sets a tasteful contrast to the monochromatic ambiance without disrupting the color palatte.

Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian l-shaped slate floor and gray floor kitchen remodel in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Armstrong-Alterna installed using 16" and 8" tiles in a windmill pattern
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in New York

Mid-sized minimalist gender-neutral linoleum floor and gray floor reach-in closet photo in New York with open cabinets

The owners of this New Braunfels house have a love of Spanish Colonial architecture, and were influenced by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. The home elegantly showcases their collection of furniture and artifacts. Handmade cement tiles are used as stair risers, and beautifully accent the Saltillo tile floor.

Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Sitting in one of Capital Hill’s beautiful neighborhoods, the exterior of this residence portrays a bungalow style home as from the Arts and Craft era. By adding a large dormer to east side of the house, the street appeal was maintained which allowed for a large master suite to be added to the second floor. As a result, the two guest bedrooms and bathroom were relocated to give to master suite the space it needs. Although much renovation was done to the Federalist interior, the original charm was kept by continuing the formal molding and other architectural details throughout the house. In addition to opening up the stair to the entry and floor above, the sense of gained space was furthered by opening up the kitchen to the dining room and remodeling the space to provide updated finishes and appliances as well as custom cabinetry and a hutch. The main level also features an added powder room with a beautiful black walnut vanity.

Open concept kitchen - huge coastal l-shaped dark wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Tuscan-inspired home imbues casual elegance. Linen fabrics complemented by a neutral color palette help create a classic, comfortable interior. The kitchen, family and breakfast areas feature exposed beams and thin brick floors. The kitchen also includes a Bertazzoni Range and custom iron range hood, Caesarstone countertops, Perrin and Rowe faucet, and a Shaw Original sink. Handmade Winchester tiles from England create a focal backsplash. The master bedroom includes a limestone fireplace and crystal antique chandeliers. The white Carrera marble master bath is marked by a free-standing nickel slipper bath tub and Rohl fixtures. Rachael Boling Photography

This Tuscan-inspired home imbues casual elegance. Linen fabrics complemented by a neutral color palette help create a classic, comfortable interior. The kitchen, family and breakfast areas feature exposed beams and thin brick floors. The kitchen also includes a Bertazzoni Range and custom iron range hood, Caesarstone countertops, Perrin and Rowe faucet, and a Shaw Original sink. Handmade Winchester tiles from England create a focal backsplash. The master bedroom includes a limestone fireplace and crystal antique chandeliers. The white Carrera marble master bath is marked by a free-standing nickel slipper bath tub and Rohl fixtures. Rachael Boling Photography

The ground floor volumes wrapped in an elongated hand-fired brick, emphasizing the horizontality of the architecture that lays solidly on the land. (Photography by: Matthew Millman)