Ben Finch of Finch Photo
Trendy kids' room photo in Other with blue walls

Trent Bell Photography
Example of a trendy gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Portland Maine with white walls

Photo: Karen Melvin
Mudroom - traditional mudroom idea in Minneapolis

Bob Narod
Inspiration for a timeless women's closet remodel in DC Metro with white cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless gender-neutral kids' study room remodel in Los Angeles

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Entryway - large 1950s slate floor and gray floor entryway idea in DC Metro with gray walls and a red front door

Example of a trendy mudroom design in Chicago

Kristen McGaughey
Small danish gray floor mudroom photo in Vancouver with white walls

Elegant gender-neutral medium tone wood floor playroom photo in Miami with beige walls

Photography by Jess Kettle
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor and beige floor single front door remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a white front door

http://chrisandmalissa.com/
Example of a mountain style enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and wood countertops

Photos by Kirt Washington
Example of a classic gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor dressing room design in New York with white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen pantry photo in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

Beach style gender-neutral kids' room photo in Miami with gray walls

Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Large transitional light wood floor bedroom photo in New York with white walls

Scott Kinkade
Trendy playroom photo in Philadelphia

Elegant medium tone wood floor entryway photo in New York with a white front door and yellow walls

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Lissa Gotwals
Country brick floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls