Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Example of a large beach style open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room design in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Photography: Megan Chaffin
Mudroom - transitional dark wood floor mudroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

Kolanowski Studio
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped porcelain tile utility room remodel in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, beige walls and beige countertops

Laundry room - coastal laundry room idea in Austin

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Original Mission tile floor. Arteriors lighting. Newport Brass faucets. West Elm mirror. Victoria + Albert tub. caesarstone countertops custom tile bath surround

Cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops and window backsplash

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz

Mid-sized elegant gray floor and slate floor mudroom photo in Salt Lake City with a white front door and gray walls

Interior Design By Krista Watterworth
Beach style freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

Jeff McNamara Photography
Example of a farmhouse ceramic tile and white floor dedicated laundry room design in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, green walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white countertops and beaded inset cabinets

Transitional kitchen photo in Dallas

© Josh Partee 2013
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, slate backsplash and white countertops

Huge transitional light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Stephani Buchman Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile kitchen idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Elegant dark wood floor dedicated laundry room photo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, granite countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer