Living room - mid-century modern formal and open concept carpeted and gray floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Alcove bathtub - mid-sized modern white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Sothebys
Hallway - traditional dark wood floor hallway idea in New York with beige walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master green tile white floor and double-sink shower bench remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, an undermount sink and a freestanding vanity

William Waldron
Enclosed dining room - contemporary enclosed dining room idea in Miami with multicolored walls

Inspiration for a rustic light wood floor porch remodel in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Large trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Example of a large classic medium tone wood floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large rustic green two-story wood and board and batten house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Jesse Goff
Dining room - contemporary dark wood floor dining room idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Austin with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a small mountain style backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond

Bedroom transitional boy dark wood floor kids' bedroom photo in Toronto with white walls

Gallery Hall
Example of a huge tuscan dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Los Angeles with white walls and a dark wood front door

Modern Appliances and updates were brought into this East Village kitchen on a budget and with improved efficiency in mind. The open plan for the kitchen and living area allows for a bright kitchen and a great place to entertain. © Devon Banks

Stephen Karlisch, photographer Editorial shoot
Example of a tuscan white tile multicolored floor freestanding bathtub design in Dallas with white walls

Sam Swartz
Inspiration for a modern closet remodel in Omaha