Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
Large transitional open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Example of a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
Elegant medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white walls and an island

Mike Kelly
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile and black floor enclosed kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Small elegant concrete patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Pool - transitional rectangular pool idea in Dallas

Example of a mid-sized classic kitchen pantry design in San Diego with open cabinets and white cabinets

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Example of a mountain style enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and wood countertops

Small trendy beige tile beige floor walk-in shower photo in London with beige walls and a hinged shower door

Our kitchen is in the perfect harmony of blue and white.

Kitchen Addition Photo By: Erik Kvalsvik
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional brown floor and medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Michael Patrick Porter, AIA
Trendy marble tile doorless shower photo in Santa Barbara

Mid-sized farmhouse galley slate floor and blue floor dedicated laundry room photo in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Hoi Ning Wong
Photo of a craftsman side yard stone garden path in San Francisco.

Photo: Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile cement tile floor and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Example of a mid-sized classic master beige tile and subway tile ceramic tile and beige floor alcove shower design with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and quartz countertops

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com