Gridley+Graves Photographers
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country single-wall brick floor and red floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, an island, beige cabinets, concrete countertops, paneled appliances and gray countertops

Once the space planning was accepted, we worked on the visual character of the space. I chose to accentuate the yin and yang of design-where opposites attract and work in harmony with one another. The light Bamboo wood and the mocha colored Oak cabinets play nicely against one another

Inspiration for a mediterranean galley beige floor kitchen remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, two islands and white countertops

Lynda J Louden http://lyndaloudeninteriors.com/
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, an undermount sink, matchstick tile backsplash and white appliances

www.danecroninphotography.com
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash

Chandler Photography Contractor: Chuck Rose of CL Rose Construction - http://clroseconstruction.com

Design Imaging Studios
Kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile kitchen idea in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

New floors, new floorplan and all new cabinets allow for a better flow and new cabinetry exponentially increases storage!
Enclosed kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Large elegant galley multicolored floor eat-in kitchen photo in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Chris Veith
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This 1950's kitchen need upgrading, but when (2) sisters Elaine and Janet moved in, it required accessible renovation to meet their needs. Photo by Content Craftsmen

Fully custom kitchen cabinets with quartz countertop and waterfall edge.
Trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Todd Hafermann Photography
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and travertine backsplash

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A stainless steel Wolf range is crowned by a custom wood hood surround, concealing a commercial grade venting system and within the island is a built-in microwave which keeps the counters free from heavy looking appliances.

Large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Providence with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops