Denison Lourenco
Example of a small eclectic u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open expansive kitchen,with a zigzag cabinet lay out working around the log support posts reclaimed flooring, granite counter top cedar ceiling
Inspiration for a large rustic galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

Kristian Walker
Staircase - large contemporary wooden floating open staircase idea in Grand Rapids

Interior remodel of downtown warehouse loft. Designed for entertaining, the unit contains an open contemporary kitchen with an 18 ft. long island, professional golf simulator / theatre, and plenty of space for poker tables and arcade games. All utilitarian functions of the residence -- bathroom, powder room, laundry, and closet -- are all contained behind a curved steel wall that clearly defines the public and private spaces.

Kip Dawkins
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Thse clients came to me for a kitchen refresh. Keeping the existing floor plan but updating as much as possible. After explaining my thoughts, they chose to go with a much larger project. The wall to the garage wash pushed bach 12" to allow for the island to happen. This almost couldn't happen as there is a support post in the garage we had to keep. I designed the last pantry area as on 10" deep, allowing us to conceal that behind the cabinets. Then, we opend up the wall to the dining room to make the rooms one large space. The wall to the family room was also openend up, leaving the half wall to allow for the kitchen eating area. They wanted to incorporate a bar area, without it feeling like a "bar" The fabulous tall custom unit houses their wine collection and then half of the dining room buffet area holds glassware and other bar items. I helped the clients with all of the design choices.We all wanted to keep the space classic, war, functional and with mixed materials. I chose to use the same countertop material for the backsplash, to keep the space feeling as large as possible.

David Patterson Photography Gerber Berend Construction Barb Stimson Cabinet Designs
Example of a mountain style dining room design in Denver

By closing one doorway, a longer run of cabinets allowed for cabinets on the right of the range. We opened the walls to the foyer, and the space is far more open to the rest of the home

2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD WINNER Project Scope-- The owners of this 1990’s colonial home were seeking to convert the existing space-constricted builder-grade kitchen into a generously-apportioned Tuscan-style country kitchen with lots of natural light, high-end appointments and a warmly textured interior design concept. Among other features they sought a mid-room island that would house critical appliances, complete the work triangle and provide dining counter space for three. They also wanted to include a professional-grade gas range. Challenges-- Situated between dining room and family room, the existing kitchen was small and poorly planned. The sink faced a blank wall and the appliances were inadequate for the owner’s gourmet cooking ambitions. To create the desired footprint, the contractor, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, created a plan that called for consolidating square footage in several rooms adjacent to the kitchen. This entailed removing two load bearing walls– one between the kitchen and dining room, a second separating the kitchen and family room– and shifting loads to newly installed structural supports carefully concealed within the resultant “open” floor plan. To accommodate new appliances (and work efficiencies) called for by this radically altered space plan, the design located the new professional gas range and other key features in the footprint formerly occupied by the breakfast room, a change that takes advantage of opportunities for a higher cathedral ceiling, better natural lighting and greater space. Solutions-- With this space plan resolved, the design team could now eliminate a picture window on the west elevation, designing a new elevation to accommodate a stucco cooktop flanked by a pair of custom Palladium windows. A side elevation slider was replaced with a French door. Infrastructure considerations included introducing gas lines needed for the 48” Viking cooktop range and re-routing plumbing. The 5’ x 9’ granite-surfaced custom designed island includes the primary kitchen sink, a dishwasher, microwave and dining overhang that provided seating for up to four. On another wall, the design called for installing ceiling flush “beaded” display pantries with open bookcases, and routed-in plumbing for a water fountain, a faucet and an ice-making machine. Glazed maple and cherry cabinetry increased available storage by over 50%. A recessed space was also created for a built-in vertical wine rack. Style-appropriate terra cotta tiling with mosaic bordering detailing extends into the home’s foyer. Other finishing work elements include crown molding with rounded turn posts and corbels.

A small space was turned into a great room. The large beam that nows supports the roof is stained to bring in an architectural element. We chose to make the island in a stain finish while the rest of the kitchen is painted in a very light shade of gray.

Inspiration for a small timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Here at our Sharon DR kitchen remodel, the kitchen needed a massive update. We replaced all the cabinets with new white painted shaker cabinetry with features like the desired double stacked cutlery tray that our homeowner loves, a spice pull out next to the range, a revolving lazy susan, double ovens and more. Our client wanted the classic looks of the farmhouse style like a farmhouse sink, accent hood, bronze accents, and subway tile with an accent cement tile. In the formal dining area, we cut into a huge supporting wall, creating this opening for a buffet area. This allowed more storage and counter space for entertaining.

Suspended open shelving helps delineate the kitchen and the dining area while still keeping the space open.
Kitchen - contemporary u-shaped kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and brown cabinets

Photo Credit: Warren Jagger
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Thse clients came to me for a kitchen refresh. Keeping the existing floor plan but updating as much as possible. After explaining my thoughts, they chose to go with a much larger project. The wall to the garage wash pushed bach 12" to allow for the island to happen. This almost couldn't happen as there is a support post in the garage we had to keep. I designed the last pantry area as on 10" deep, allowing us to conceal that behind the cabinets. Then, we opend up the wall to the dining room to make the rooms one large space. The wall to the family room was also openend up, leaving the half wall to allow for the kitchen eating area. They wanted to incorporate a bar area, without it feeling like a "bar" The fabulous tall custom unit houses their wine collection and then half of the dining room buffet area holds glassware and other bar items. I helped the clients with all of the design choices.We all wanted to keep the space classic, war, functional and with mixed materials. I chose to use the same countertop material for the backsplash, to keep the space feeling as large as possible.