We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Photography: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a victorian dark wood floor living room remodel in Providence with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom/laundry room remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, wood countertops, white walls and brown countertops

Example of a large tuscan two-story stucco beige entryway design in Houston with a hip roof and a tile roof

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David Duncan Livingston
Eat-in kitchen - large coastal dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography

Builder: Gordon Hockin Construction Framing: Bosma Construction Landscape: John Minty Design Photo: Philip Jarmain
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Vancouver with open cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, metallic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Living room - traditional living room idea in Boston

Two SafeRacks 4x8 Racks install side by side. These garage racks can fit any garage freeing up valuable floor space. Finally, get your car back inside the garage.

The bunk beds are a favorite of the children for weekend sleepovers. The frame and rails are made from antique barn beams. the top bed is a twin and the bottom beds are full size. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

An appliance garage that really does the job. All countertop appliances were measured, and the cabinet designed to hold them all. The bi-fold door can be fully open without interfering with access to the garage.

Example of a small transitional master black tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

This study off the kitchen acts as a control center for the family. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms. The window seat is a sunbrella velvet for durability and the chairs swivel to 'talk' with the kitchen. photo: David Duncan Livingston

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