Functional outlets that do not detract from the backsplash and hide when not in use.
Huge transitional l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspired by vintage ornate metalwork, "Filigree" luxury vinyl sheet flooring is a weathered, time-worn look with a vintage floral hand painted motif. Available in 4 colors (Iron shown).

Open concept kitchen - small traditional l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, white appliances, a peninsula and an undermount sink

Small elegant girl carpeted and brown floor kids' room photo in Minneapolis with purple walls

Example of a mid-sized minimalist bathroom design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and a vessel sink

Glamour is the name of the game for this gorgeous flat in the 8th arrondissement in Paris. For Victoria's first international project, she went all out with this client's favorite jewel tones, lush materials, and statement light fixtures. The wall between the kitchen and dining/living room was removed to create an American-inspired “open concept”, the trim was painted black to add contrast to the previously all-white walls, and the wood floors were re-stained to tone down the yellowed oak. Throughout the home, bold colors took center stage with a deep turquoise office/guest quarters and rich sapphire with silver enchant the master bedroom for a luxurious look. In the kitchen, the client had the great idea of adding a bench at the end of the new waterfall countertop, which led to the creation of a mini Parisian-inspired bistro vignette. In the main living space of the home, the only must-have was two custom velvet fuchsia sofas in the living room, so from fun prints in turquoises and purples were mixed for a rich, layered atmosphere. Amazingly, almost everything was sourced from the U.S. and shipped over to Paris. The Parisian project came to an end with a fun-filled trip to Paris where fabulous accessories to personalize the overall design were sourced and hand selected.

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a large classic u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Eat-in kitchen - modern eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

We all know that this is the space where everyone gathers whether you want them to or not! We believe in creating a clean palette that can host all of the colorful chaos of the holiday crowds, an elegant night of cooking for two, and the frosting-covered fingers of a pack of four year olds. A kitchen’s flexibility and usefulness are as important as the finishes, and it is our job to listen to your functional needs as well as your aesthetic desires.

This fireplace wall was designed by listening to the client's need for a transitional look. This comfortable space allows them to escape the daily activities of a busy lifestyle and relax with the latest amenities. Photo: Joe Kyle

Combining beautiful materials with practical functionality, this California kitchen uses cabinetry stained in natural inspired finish for a beachy feeling. This wood stain/glaze combination falls into the taupe family, a grayish brown neutral that blended perfectly for this coastal kitchen. Portobello stained and highlighted cabinetry adds an organic feeling, that seems to be trending at this time. While the quartz countertops and didgeridoo clay dots mosaic-tile backsplash provide blending neutral backdrop with a whimsical feeling. Accented on the wall connecting the kitchen and the dining room are rustic wood Planks stained with a cabot semitransparent stain. Supported by modern stainless steel corbels. Adding a pop of color with purple and turquoise accents in this beachy kitchen. The wall paint is from the Martha Stewart collection called Sharky. Ceiling highlighted in Dunn Edwards Smoke & Mirrors Signature Designs Kitchen Bath Photos Jon Upson

Example of a large transitional u-shaped marble floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Little Rock with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mirror backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a small timeless galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Charlotte with soapstone countertops, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Art Deco style chairs covered in pink and cream damask printed linen around a glass top table enliven an all white Kitchen with chocolate granite countertops and taupe glass tiles. The lacquer ceiling gives the illusion of added height.

The countertops and backsplash by the desk and in the walk-in pantry have a slight twist to those in the main kitchen with the addition small flecks of purple and gold. Photo: Jim Furhmann

This Playa Del Rey, CA. design / build project began after our client had a terrible flood ruin her kitchen. In truth, she had been unhappy with her galley kitchen prior to the flood. She felt it was dark and deep with poor air conditioning circulating through it. She enjoys entertaining and hosting dinner parties and felt that this was the perfect opportunity to reimagine her galley kitchen into a space that would reflect her lifestyle. Since this is a condominium, we decided the best way to open up the floorplan was to wrap the counter around the wall into the dining area and make the peninsula the same height as the work surface. The result is an open kitchen with extensive counter space. Keeping it light and bright was important but she also wanted some texture and color too. The stacked stone backsplash has slivers of glass that reflect the light. Her vineyard palette was tied into the backsplash and accented by the painted walls. The floating glass shelves are highlighted with LED lights on a dimmer switch. We were able to space plan to incorporate her wine rack into the peninsula. We reconfigured the HVAC vent so more air circulated into the far end of the kitchen and added a ceiling fan. This project also included replacing the carpet and 12X12 beige tile with some “wood look” porcelain tile throughout the first floor. Since the powder room was receiving new flooring our client decided to add the powder room project which included giving it a deep plum paint job and a new chocolate cherry vanity. The white quartz counter and crystal hardware balance the dark hues in the wall and vanity.

Small transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops