Inspiration for a bedroom rustic gender-neutral carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Minneapolis

The gray on gray palette creates a soothing dining and kitchen area that is still fresh and modern. Photography by Josh Vick
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray walls

Children's bunk room provides plenty of sleeping arrangements and integrated storage.
Example of a mid-sized and bedroom mountain style guest and gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom design in Seattle with white walls

Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for a huge rustic u-shaped light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in New York with two islands, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stone tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a contemporary gender-neutral entryway remodel in Denver with open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photo: Carolyn Reyes Photography © 2017 Houzz
Transitional bedroom photo in Los Angeles

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Nick Smith Shaker style kitchen meets contemporary colours to add depth to the oversized kitchen. Industrial lighting and handles help give the kitchen a little bit of cool!

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, red walls and no island

Mid-sized country l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Mid-sized trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Columbus with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Amanda Kirkpatrick
Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop deck remodel in New York with no cover

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Designed for two people working from home, this custom office combines individual workstations with a central surface for collaboration. The most distinctive feature is the large-scale photograph of Italian architecture integrated into the upper storage unit. Divided into three sections, the outer portions are mounted to a pair of sliding doors that move to reveal or conceal the shelving behind them. The artwork creates a dramatic focal point while allowing the wall to provide significantly more functional storage than is immediately visible.

Kitchen - large 1950s l-shaped brown floor and light wood floor kitchen idea in Portland with solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and light wood cabinets

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Bedroom - coastal guest light wood floor and beige floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace