Large elegant u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped concrete floor kitchen pantry design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and an island

Wally Sears, Julia Starr Sanford, Mark David Major
Beach style screened-in porch photo in Jacksonville with a roof extension

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Scott DuBose
Example of a large minimalist master blue tile, gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor double shower design in San Francisco with gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and gray countertops

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and white countertops

Adam Rouse
Example of a large trendy single-wall light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, an undermount sink, an island, gray countertops and concrete countertops

Example of a classic kitchen design in Houston

Inspiration for a large modern master beige tile, white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multicolored walls, an integrated sink and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for a large coastal medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Scott DuBose Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Todd Hertner
Eat-in kitchen - craftsman galley eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Small minimalist white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and gray floor powder room photo in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Jeri Koegel Photography
Inspiration for a huge contemporary master black tile and ceramic tile concrete floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Double shower - large modern master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower idea with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

Example of a small island style backyard l-shaped pool fountain design in Miami with decking

Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

This project was for a house located in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The homeowner was interested in building a new addition to house a large kitchen, convert the old kitchen to an office space, add a 'smart car' garage and rebuild the front porch. The home was a large load bearing masonry structure which made the construction Design: Heidi Helgeson, H2D Architecture + Design Build: Carlisle Classic Homes