The small eat - in kitchen was designed with functionality in mind. The clients needed as much counter space as possible for cooking and prepping, as well as a dedicated spot for their many cookbooks. Soda Glass panels were used for the backsplash. The clients are able to write down recipes, weekly meal schedules and notes on the glass backsplash - making for a truly functional and personal kitchen. The extendable dining table was purchased to cater to their growing family. Treve Johnson Photography

Colorful baby girl room
Inspiration for a transitional gender-neutral carpeted nursery remodel in San Francisco with multicolored walls

Rex Maximillian
Large island style two-story and attached stucco and two-car green garage photo in Hawaii with a hip roof and a metal roof

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a small timeless dark wood floor home bar remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and no sink

Design ideas for a small drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Nancy Nolan Photography, Tobi Fairley Design
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Little Rock with white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and beige cabinets

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: SHM Architects} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash and an island

Example of a large farmhouse light wood floor enclosed dining room design in Barcelona with gray walls and no fireplace

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Mountain style l-shaped open concept kitchen photo with stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and black countertops

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Josh Elliott
Transitional dark wood floor dining room photo in Portland with white walls

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Inspiration for a small timeless open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

DWL Photography, Lindsey and Dayran Watson
Kitchen/dining room combo - transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Salt Lake City with white walls

Living room - mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room idea in Houston with white walls

Yorgos Efthymiadis
Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and multicolored walls

Inspiration for a modern single-wall concrete floor home design remodel in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island