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Example of a huge urban u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in the home’s renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. The concept and vision of Abby Smith, Abby Smith Design, was brought to life by collaboration with The Kitchen Source to elicit thoughtful space-planning and great attention to the necessary details. Having trained in the culinary arts, the homeowner wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. The use of natural materials, textures, and finishes beautifully contrasts the professional appliances and industrial elements sought after by the homeowners. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes. This collaborative effort proved to be successful in producing a truly custom and elegant space that finally gave life to this modern home. Photography - Lemuel Walsh

A kitchen traditional for today. This beautiful, bright kitchen is nestled within a colonial style home located in Manchester, NH. Created to blend the traditional style of the home with the contemporary entertaining style of the home’s newest owners, transforming the kitchen into a functional cooking and entertaining space did not come without a few challenges. The dated kitchen lacked counter, storage and pantry space. As with many older homes, there were sloping floors, chimney chases, and a lack of wall space. Rising to the challenge, I created three unique designs, each one designed to manage these challenges while offering the homeowners their choice of WOW factors. Indeed, the final design includes plenty of necessary counter space, amazing deep drawer storage, and wonderful pantry space. To make cooking easier and far more efficient, I accessorized with complements of oil pullouts, tray dividers, dual waste pull outs, and utensil dividers. The layout is also perfect for two cooking at the same time, and the additional counter seating makes this island the hot spot for all gatherings. To keep the “HOT” out of the hotspot however, guests remain comfortable with the pop up down draft installed alongside the 6 burner range efficiently drawing in that heat. Additionally, the raised bar behind the range top not only covers the down draft when in its raised position, but shields guests from any cooking splatter. 
AND, it’s the perfect bar height for leaning on or standing around those trays of yummy appetizers set upon it during a party! The final transformation of space into the perfect entertaining spot is the bar. The kitchen is open to the dining room so placing a small bar between the two spaces creates an easy bridge for guests to grab a drink without crossing the entire kitchen to the fridge. Lighting from the bar’s mullion wall cabinet softly cascades into the kitchen/seating area, illuminating the homeowner’s fine crystal wine and champagne glasses as it reflects the warmth and style of the new kitchen. Next to the bar is the creative addition of an oversized but streamlined chalk board where the signature drink of the night can be whimsically showcased restaurant style. Or, if they choose, guests may leave a note… White painted cabinets wrap around the perimeter of the kitchen while grey glazed cabinets ground the island. A traditional raised panel door and drawer style suit the home perfectly. Both are topped with polished black pearl granite countertops. The stainless steel double ovens, refrigerator, and dishwasher coordinate beautifully with the grey glazed island and rustic iron cabinet hardware. Large windows on two walls open to scenic views and let in lots of natural light. Smokey glass pendants and recessed lighting strategically light work stations while artfully illuminating the entire kitchen. Day and night, this now organized, streamlined kitchen embraces the home with a sense of light and warmth; an inviting space perfect for cooking or enjoying time with friends and family. Photography by Scott Sherman

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Inspiration for a large rustic concrete floor and gray floor seated home bar remodel in Seattle with wood countertops and brown countertops

Standard Grade Thickness: ½” minimum to 7/8” maximum Width: Random widths from 6” minimum to 48” maximum Length: 13”, 18”, or 26”. Custom sizing available Certified Kiln Dried and Heat Sterilized Precision Squared for Ease in Installation FSC Controlled Wood or FSC 100% Pure Cradle to Cradle Gold CM Certified for exterior use Automatic Full LEED Point Qualifier ASTM E-84 -05 Class B Fire Rating Meets California VOC Emission Standards No Minimum Order Required

Cozy and serene. The 12-room inn, set in a stone clad building that dates back to 1750 and is in the village of Kingham. The soft color palete creates an incredibly soothing, cozy and serene space. The stone walls, wood beams, and leaded windows adds character. It is the vision of Lady Bamford who owns a local organic farm and cooking school Daylesford. Pub and restaurant right downstairs.

The Nate Collection by Globe Electric is an easy way to bring a beautiful sense of cohesion throughout your home - even if each room has its own personal style. Created with glamourous homes in mind, this 3-Light Vintage Pendant adds a rustic glam feel to any room. Hanging from a metal rod that can be adjusted in three places you can customize this fixture to your desired look and lighting needs. The clean brass finish and clear glass shades pair perfectly with a vintage Edison bulb to provide an austere feel. Fully compatible with dimmable LED bulbs and a dimmer switch to easily create lighting ambiance and different moods (bulbs and dimmer switch not included). Ideal for use in kitchens, restaurants, bars, and dining rooms. Includes all mounting hardware for quick and easy installation and requires three medium base 60-watt light bulbs (sold separately).

Whiskey and Bourbon flight boards. We call them Whiskey and Bourbon flight boards but these Roasted French Oak flights are great for serving a variety of your favorite fine liquors! Our flight boards are great for a restaurant, bar, pub, bottleshop or impress your friends in your home SheShed’s or Mancave’s bar and add a memorable addition that your guests experience. Made from solid reshaped Roasted Oak barrel staves, these boards feature a steel bar inlay to recreate a rustic look that your guests will love! You can purchase with or without the glasses, just select your choice in the drop down when selecting the item. We offer Glencarin Whisky Glasses. Available in 3 sizes: 16" x 3-3/4" - 3 shot holder 20" x 3-3/4" - 4 shot holder 24" x 3-3/4" - 5 shot holder

unedited Eclectic Iam-ness wood cornice with crocodile texture.
Urban living room photo in New York

Bathroom - bathroom idea in San Diego

Inspiration for a bathroom remodel in San Diego

Study room - mid-sized traditional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Detroit with beige walls

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Urban home design photo in Phoenix

Established in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, 481 Washington was built to last. With its 25-inch-thick base and enchanting Beaux Arts facade, this regal structure later housed a thriving Hudson Square printing company. After an impeccable renovation, the magnificent loft building’s original arched windows and exquisite cornice remain a testament to the grandeur of days past. Perfectly anchored between Soho and Tribeca, Spice Warehouse has been converted into 12 spacious full-floor lofts that seamlessly fuse Old World character with modern convenience. Steps from the Hudson River, Spice Warehouse is within walking distance of renowned restaurants, famed art galleries, specialty shops and boutiques. With its golden sunsets and outstanding facilities, this is the ideal destination for those seeking the tranquil pleasures of the Hudson River waterfront. Expansive private floor residences were designed to be both versatile and functional, each with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a home office. Several residences enjoy dramatic Hudson River views. This open space has been designed to accommodate a perfect Tribeca city lifestyle for entertaining, relaxing and working. This living room design reflects a tailored “old world” look, respecting the original features of the Spice Warehouse. With its high ceilings, arched windows, original brick wall and iron columns, this space is a testament of ancient time and old world elegance. The master bedroom reflects peaceful tailored environment. The color skim respect the overall skim of the home to carry on the industrial/ old world look. The designer combined modern furniture pieces suc as the Ibiza white leather chairs with rustic elements as the tree trunk side table. The old world look is created by a superposition of textures from the Italian Vintage Baroque bedding, to the cowhide bench, white linen flowing drapes and a geometric pattern Indian rug. Reflective surfaces were alos introduced to bring a little glamour in the form of this antique round concave mirror, floating framed wall art and mercury glass table lamps. Photography: Francis Augustine

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Example of a minimalist home design design in Austin

This OR802 spiral lighting fixture from Ochre is embellished with numerous high quality Murano glass teardrops, which dangle from its polished nickel frame. Suspended from a 1-center adjustable cable, the chandelier emanates from every angle with rich, chic decadent shine. With its beautifully laid high quality Murano glass teardrops dangling from the polished nickel frame, it is truly a welcoming piece. The fixture would look splendid in a bedroom, but would also look great in many different venues or rooms, as well. Its mixture of rustic finishes and brilliant glass pieces give it a fusion of vintage charm and sweet sophisticated ambiance.

Scott and Deneen Knisely built their handcrafted log home in Lock Haven Pennsylvania with hope to preserve a piece of their community’s history. In 2002, the Kniselys lived near a 20-acre property that included the Rocky Point Lodge, a locally known log house dating back more than 70 years. The building was serving as a restaurant at the time, but had taken on many roles over the years—first, and most notably, as a Boy Scout camp. When Scott heard a rumor that the property might be going on the market, he had a word with the owner, expressing his interest in buying it. Six weeks later, the acreage was his. “We loved the property and the building,” says Deneen, “but it was too damaged to be saved.” So they got to work researching companies to build the new home that would replace the old one. Since so many local people have fond childhood memories of time spent at the lodge, the Kniselys decided that the new structure should resemble the old one as closely as possible, so they looked for a design that would use the same footprint as the original. After a quick trip to Virginia to look at an existing house, they chose a modified version of the “Robinson,” a 3,750-square-foot plan by Hearthstone Inc. “When the house was being built, I researched things such as period molding depth, wainscoting height and the look of the floors,” says Deneen. Hearthstone even had the logs sandblasted to give them a weathered look. “We just love the rustic, warm feeling of a log home,” Deneen adds. “No other home compares.” The home is made from large-diameter eastern white pine in a profile from the Bob Timberlake series. “The log is sawn on two sides, then hand-hewn to a 6-inch thickness with varying heights,” says Ernie. To top off the home’s vintage look, Pat Woody of Lynchburg, Virginia, got to work on the chinking. Pat specializes in period reproductions and historical homes. The variations in the chinking are the perfect finishing touch to bring home the 19th-century flavor the Kniselys desired.