Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor utility room remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Andrea Cary
Example of a large farmhouse open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The kitchen takes advantage of abundant natural light, allowing the owners to fully enjoy urban living. Pendant lighting helps delineate the kitchen area within the open plan great room.

One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New York

This Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house in Northern California features multi-slide doors from Western Window Systems.
Example of a minimalist master concrete floor and gray floor bedroom design in San Francisco with no fireplace and beige walls

Carlos Barron
Inspiration for a contemporary guest and freestanding desk carpeted home office remodel in Austin with multicolored walls

Stone: Stacked Stone - Chapel Hill The classic elegance and intricate detail of small stones combined with the simplicity of a panel system give this stone the appearance of a precision hand-laid dry-stack set. Get a Stacked Stone Sample: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/stacked-stone-sample

Trendy entryway photo in Orlando

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray split-level vinyl exterior home remodel in Columbus

When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Dura Supreme Cabinetry Photographer: Joe Nowak

Example of a trendy black and white tile and mosaic tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Calgary with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink and white countertops

Paul S. Bartholomew
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in New York

Wide plank Hickory flooring and matching custom stair treads - sawn in the USA and available mill-direct from Hull Forest Products - www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602. Photo by Matt Delphenich Architectural Photography

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Concrete stained to look like travertine tile
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Walls: Chamber Gate No. 85. Marble Matt Paint Pure White No.1 Wood And Metal Paint Eggshell www.mylands.co.uk/chambers-gate
Cottage kitchen photo in London