When working with small spaces, especially a galley kitchen it is important to achieve a nice proportion of light and dark elements. A dark porcelain floor was selected for its functional and maintenance free properties. Conscious of the fact that we didn't want to create a visually small space by adding more dark components, white shaker style cabinets were selected, along with white appliances and white stone counter top. In order to create a design connection to the floor and create some visual interest, a black linear strip of tile runs along the back-splash with a field of white 3x6 tile.

Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Large minimalist l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a scandinavian hallway remodel in Copenhagen

Transitional gray tile and white tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower photo in New York with gray walls and a hinged shower door

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern freestanding desk light wood floor and brown floor home office remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary porch remodel in Dallas

Clients wanted to keep a powder room on the first floor and desired to relocate it away from kitchen and update the look. We needed to minimize the powder room footprint and tuck it into a service area instead of an open public area. We minimize the footprint and tucked the PR across from the basement stair which created a small ancillary room and buffer between the adjacent rooms. We used a small wall hung basin to make the small room feel larger by exposing more of the floor footprint. Wainscot paneling was installed to create balance, scale and contrasting finishes. The new powder room exudes simple elegance from the polished nickel hardware, rich contrast and delicate accent lighting. The space is comfortable in scale and leaves you with a sense of eloquence. Jonathan Kolbe, Photographer

Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Open concept kitchen - large modern galley concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Interior Design: Beth Armijo, Armijo Design Group (armijodesigngroup.com) Kitchen Design: Terri Rose, Exquisite Kitchen Design (myekdesign.com) Contractor: Steven Hillson, Boa Construction (boaaaa.com) Photography: David Lauer (davidlauerphotography.com)

A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Madeline Harper Photography
Example of a large farmhouse master porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a large trendy galley gray floor open concept kitchen design in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Bathroom Design - Detailed Minimalism - Residential interior design project by DKOR Interiors - Miami, FL
Minimalist bathroom photo in Miami

Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun side yard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Orange County.

Custom Built in with Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray cabinet color and bone/Brass CB2 Cabinet Hardware.
Large transitional open concept light wood floor and yellow floor family room photo in Phoenix with white walls and a media wall

Custom iron stair rail in a geometric pattern is showcased against custom white floor to ceiling wainscoting along the stairwell. A custom brass table greets you as you enter. Photo: Stephen Allen

Kids bedroom design Detailed Minimalism - Residential interior design project by DKOR Interiors - Miami, FL
Example of a minimalist kids' room design in Miami

Photography ©2012 Tony Valainis
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed bamboo floor living room idea in Indianapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv