The island is the hub of the kitchen. It offers ample storage and a great seating area to do homework, eat a snack or just chat with the cook. A fun feature in the island is the clear ice maker, providing instant ice cubes for a cool drink on a hot summer day.

This area focuses on a game and craft table with adjacent artwork display and snack room. A cork floor provides depth and defined play area. A family with kids who likes games, craft projects, reading, and hanging out with friends desired to transform an unfinished basement into an interactive space. Photo by John Swee of Dodge Creative.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

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Example of a classic family room design in Milwaukee

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

A space prepared to enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with strategic lighting, furniture providing comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while having fun.

Stone: Ashland - TundraBrick TundraBrick is a classically-shaped profile with all the surface character you could want. Slightly squared edges are chiseled and worn as if they’d braved the elements for decades. TundraBrick is roughly 2.5″ high and 7.875″ long. Get a Sample of TundraBrick: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/tundrabrick-sample

Blue was the focal point for the kitchen. This prep island housed a sink for easy water access while cooking on the 48" cooktop. The wall at the microwave gave the family a snack and beverage area to use while not interfering with food prep. Pocket doors provide space on the countertop above microwave for quick food prep

This contemporary kitchen features the “Como” door style by Artcraft Kitchens. The doors and drawers are finished in “Figured Pearl Gloss” laminate with an aluminum profiled edge. The counter tops are “Mocha” by Caesarstone with a glass tile back splash. The refrigerator is a 42” built-in by KitchenAid as are the ovens, dishwasher and induction cook top. The hood is by Faber. Aluminum framed glass door cabinets are the focal point as you enter the kitchen and the full height, aluminum door appliance garage hides all the appliances the client wanted hidden (notice the exposed KitchenAid, stainless steel mixer on the counter). The frosted glass, floating snack table provides convenient eating space for two and the stainless steel shelf over the t.v. provides an attractive display area.

A butcher block countertop in the wine cellar is the ideal surface for removing stubborn corks and pouring wine into expensive stemware. It also provides guests easy access to snacks during events.

These modern style pendant lights are essential for the center island counter space. The lower corner base cabinet provides an area for a t.v. to keep the children occupied while they eat a snack.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard outdoor playset in Dallas with a roof extension and decking.