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Kitchen - large transitional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, glass-front cabinets and multicolored backsplash

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Example of a large danish medium tone wood floor utility room design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Closet - traditional closet idea in Other with dark wood cabinets

Room for two: two under-mount sinks, two vanity medicine cabinets, lots of storage, hair dryer pull-out in the center for two users to share. Balanced lighting; sconces with clean lines. A niche for soaps that reachable whether you shower or take a deep soak in the tub. Photo: DeMane Design Photo: DeMane Design

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Other

Space was maximized in every inch of this kitchen with custom cutlery dividers, pull-out drawers, and a hygienic pull-out garbage
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By moving the exterior wall to the patio out two feet, we were able to create an open kitchen/dining/living space in perfect proportion for this mid-century style home. This extra space allowed us to transform the existing galley kitchen into a U-shape with a peninsula bar. The blue base cabinets pack a punch of color, while the white uppers and backsplash create a light and airy space that looks bigger than the actual square footage.

48" Wolf Gas Range top is flanked by spice pull-out on left side and utensil pull out on right side. Both pull outs feature adjustable shelving to maximize customization of storage needs.

This cabinet provides a drawer above a roll-out trash can (note the trash bag storage behind the can).
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Houston with stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall concrete floor and beige floor utility room design in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer, quartz countertops and white countertops

Other items such as pull-out spice racks hidden within the pilasters in the island, which match the pilasters opposite, and a pull-out microwave and refrigerator drawers make for an island that’s all pull-outs below the counter. Photography ©2014 Adam Gibson

His side of the custom master closet with pull-outs for organization, a shelving hidden by frosted glass and a hamper for dirty laundry. Photos by Chris Veith

Patio kitchen plans these days require the ability to incorporate high-tech, modern appliances into rustic, timeless – even ancient-looking – outdoor design styles. You can see this juxtaposition pulled off perfectly in this outdoor kitchen by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston. “A smart patio kitchen plan requires not only a balance of the new and old,” says Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks, “but a blending of new elements – like an outdoor kitchen – with the existing home and outdoor living features like a pool, hardscaping or landscaping.” In this case, explains Franks, the existing 25-by-15-foot pool had a craggy edge of moss rock boulders, plus a spa and firepit faced with a rough Scabos splitface travertine. “The overall look was rustic and naturalistic,” says Franks, “so we of course wanted the new outdoor kitchen island to match.” Hence the 14-foot-long outdoor kitchen island with a raised bar, also faced in the Scabos splitface travertine and topped with a Normandy granite countertop. The hardscaping around it is Kool Deck® textured concrete. “People used to shy away from busy textures in outside patio kitchen plans, but now they’re embracing them,” notes Franks. “They’re increasingly attracted to the beautiful imperfections and irregularities of nature – there’s more of an authenticity and character to it.” Now, for the high-tech part: A Traeger wood pellet grill. Traeger grills are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to infuse amazing, rich flavor and for their versatility (they can grill, bake, smoke, slow cook, braise and barbecue). This premier model, the Memphis Pro 304, features 562 square inches of cooking space and a three-in-one cooking system (high-temperature grill, low-and-low smoker and true-convection-oven roasting and baking). It also has an intuitive Intelligent Temperature Control (see the display panel to the left of the grill) that can be set for cooking and internal temperature. A programmable food probe tells you when the internal temperature is reached and drops the grill down to a programmed lower temperature to keep the food warm till serving. The dual-fan convection system, with reliable metal blades, circulates heat evenly for tender, juicy results. Double-walled and sealed construction of 304 stainless steel allows for optimum heat retention and consistent temperatures in all weather conditions. A direct-flame “flavorizer” insert delivers the added flavor of a seared finish. Outdoor Homescapes also added a mount sink with a custom oil-rubbed bronze faucet by Moen and the following RCS stainless steel accessories: a pull-out trash door, a countertop trash chute, dual horizontal grill utensil drawers and a swing-out storage door. “At first, you’d think all this technology and the smooth, modern stainless steel would fight with the rustic look of the rough-faced stone in outdoor patio kitchen plans,” says Franks. “But it actually provides some visual rest from all the rugged textures and busyness.” Serving a similar function is the smooth, polished Scabos travertine tile used for the pool coping and firepit ledge. “It’s a perfect environment for the client to entertain business associates,” says Franks. “He’s very happy with the old-meets-new approach, and so are we.” More patio kitchen plans can be found at Outdoor Homescapes of Houston’s website, at www.outdoorhomescapes.com

Eat-in kitchen - transitional galley eat-in kitchen idea in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray backsplash and white countertops

This master suite is luxurious, sophisticated and eclectic as many of the spaces the homeowners lived in abroad. There is a large luxe curbless shower, a private water closet, fireplace and TV. They also have a walk-in closet with abundant storage full of special spaces. This master suite is now a uniquely personal space that functions brilliantly for this worldly couple who have decided to make this home there final destination. Photo DeMane Design Winner: 1st Place, ASID WA, Large Bath

The interior of the cabinets in this kitchen were not working well for the homeowner. They wanted to keep their kitchen design and improve the functionality with convenient storage options. We added 2 garbage drawers that worked around the sink plumbing, double tiered corner cabinet pull out system and roll out drawers in other cabinets.

Maple recessed panel doors with Tricorn Black conversion varnish finish. Delicatus Extra granite countertops with a standard edge.
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Maple recessed panel doors with Tricorn Black conversion varnish finish. Delicatus Extra granite countertops with a standard edge.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Maple recessed panel doors with Tricorn Black conversion varnish finish. Delicatus Extra granite countertops with a standard edge.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops