This unique city-home is designed with a center entry, flanked by formal living and dining rooms on either side. An expansive gourmet kitchen / great room spans the rear of the main floor, opening onto a terraced outdoor space comprised of more than 700SF. The home also boasts an open, four-story staircase flooded with natural, southern light, as well as a lower level family room, four bedrooms (including two en-suite) on the second floor, and an additional two bedrooms and study on the third floor. A spacious, 500SF roof deck is accessible from the top of the staircase, providing additional outdoor space for play and entertainment. Due to the location and shape of the site, there is a 2-car, heated garage under the house, providing direct entry from the garage into the lower level mudroom. Two additional off-street parking spots are also provided in the covered driveway leading to the garage. Designed with family living in mind, the home has also been designed for entertaining and to embrace life's creature comforts. Pre-wired with HD Video, Audio and comprehensive low-voltage services, the home is able to accommodate and distribute any low voltage services requested by the homeowner. This home was pre-sold during construction. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel Replacement of flooring, cabinets/cupboards, countertops, tiled backsplash, appliances and a fresh paint to finish.

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile enclosed kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

John Welsh
Example of a classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash and an island

Built in pull out shelves incorporated into the large center island. A. Tatum Photography
Example of a huge eclectic u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Angie Guy Design
Example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dan Farmer
Eat-in kitchen - farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A former kitchen with a staggered sight line, tiled countertop, and brass trim gains a fresh perspective with small updates. The cabinetry was in excellent shape, so the kitchen was largely re-purposed with all the original cabinetry intact and the same footprint used. The wish list included extra storage and with a vaulted ceiling, the obvious choice was to gain additional storage in height. As the original cabinets were no longer being manufactured, glass front uppers were chosen and painted to match. With the addition of new side panels and crown moulding, the new uppers cabinets blend seamlessly in place. The pantry walls were also painted to match the cabinetry to give it the appearance of a built-in. New countertops in black Caesarstone, marble backsplash, Blanco sink, brushed nickel knobs, and kitchen faucet gives this kitchen a fresh updated look! Photo Credit: Zoon Media

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Dura Supreme Cabinetry Photographer: Joe Nowak

Gorgeous and dramatic black and white kitchen with black cabinetry, granite countertops, white subway tile backsplash, cream island, hand-scraped hardwood flooring, farmhouse sink, Sub-Zero appliances, and Wolf range. Photos by Vivian Lodderhose

Designed by Peter Cardamone of Bluebell Kitchens, this rustically elegant kitchen boasts a myriad of textures and materials. The demure grey stained cabinetry is accentuated by the deep quartzite countertops, satin nickel hardware, walnut butcher block top and rustic wood beams. Peter Kubilus Photography

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Buck Usher Creative
Example of a classic two-story wood exterior home design in Seattle

This beautiful seaside kitchen in Osterville MA on Cape Cod was featured as "kitchen of the week" on Houzz! It features white cabinets, leaded mullions, a cherry island and a soapstone countertop. Kitchen design by Main Street at Botellos Project by Bayside Building in Centerville, MA Photography by Dan Cutrona

This house has a cool modern vibe, but the pre-rennovation layout was not working for these homeowners. We were able to take their vision of an open kitchen and living area and make it come to life. Simple, clean lines and a large great room are now in place. We tore down dividing walls and came up with an all new layout. These homeowners are absolutely loving their home with their new spaces! Design by Hatfield Builders | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Benjamin Benschneider
Staircase - mid-sized modern wooden u-shaped open staircase idea in Seattle

Mission, Craftsman, Arts and Crafts style kitchen. Quarter sawn White Oak with a traditional cherry stain. The simple lines and beautiful yet not overpowering grain of the wood, make this country kitchen truly timeless.