Brushed nickel hardware pulls, cup pulls, and knobs with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring.

Corner shower - transitional mosaic tile and multicolored tile corner shower idea in San Francisco with an undermount tub

Example of a minimalist bathroom design in Toronto

From Oak cabinets to an off white painted finish with glaze lines/pin striping. Island refinished to a black painted finish Protective topcoat applied for the highest level of durability. Top Knobs cabinet pulls added to update cabinets. (CCFF is a distributor for Top Knobs cabinetry hardware.)

Detail image of beaded inset construction - the drawer face sits flush with cabinet box.
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in Omaha

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Naomi Finlay
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Toronto

Project Financed through a 203(k) Rehab loan. Zelaya Properties is one of the few 203(k) certified contractors in the DC Metro area. Products we used: Jeffrey Alexander Key Grande Collection industrial look bar cabinet pulls in satin nickel. Harmon pendant lighting in Satin Nickel by Restoration Hardware (#68010226SNCK). Mr. Direct Sinks & Faucets spring spout faucet (766-BN). Countertops in premium granite in Colonial White. Paint colors: Sherwin Williams in Pediment SW-7634

THE SETUP Client Background: Our clients, a couple who have transitioned into the empty nest phase, have cherished their home for over three decades without undergoing any significant renovations. With a newfound desire to adapt their living space to better suit their current lifestyle, they’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine their kitchen — the heart of their home. Their aspiration is to cultivate a serene, neutral-toned sanctuary on the first floor that seamlessly merges with their family room, ensuring a harmonious and inviting environment. Design Inspiration: The renovation is inspired by the couple’s penchant for soft, calming neutrals, using their cherished family room and the kitchen’s existing tile flooring as the cornerstone for the color scheme. This approach aims to foster a sense of warmth and tranquility throughout. Design Objectives: Harmonize the kitchen with the family room by adopting a soothing, neutral color scheme, ensuring a seamless flow across the first floor. Enhance kitchen functionality with thoughtfully designed cabinetry, providing a designated place for every item and maximizing storage efficiency. Cultivate an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that reflects the homeowners’ desire for a calm and relaxing space. Design Challenges: The homeowners wish to retain the existing kitchen tile flooring and integrate it into a refreshed, modern design. Accommodating a dining area spacious enough for family visits without compromising the kitchen’s open feel or functional layout. Despite liking the current placement of plumbing and appliances, the homeowners aspire for a more open floor plan to facilitate better movement and interaction. The need to amplify natural light in the kitchen, especially around the sink area, where existing lighting is insufficient. Preserving the half-wall between the kitchen and family room, a feature the homeowners want to keep, while ensuring it complements the new design. THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: By choosing a neutral color palette that complements the existing tile, the design unifies the kitchen with the adjacent spaces. The tile’s grout was cleaned and restored, enhancing the floor’s appearance and integrating it seamlessly with the new kitchen aesthetic. The inclusion of a larger island with seating for two, alongside maintaining a substantial dining table, was achieved by optimizing the spatial layout. This allowed for a sociable yet functional kitchen, accommodating large family gatherings without feeling crowded. Minor adjustments to the kitchen’s layout maintained the preferred locations for plumbing and appliances while introducing an ‘open’ design concept. Strategic modifications, such as angling the pantry wall, improved the flow and accessibility within the space. Replacing the garden window with a broader, standard window significantly increased natural light, transforming the sink area into a bright, welcoming space with enhanced views of the outdoors. The decision to keep the half-wall was ingeniously leveraged to define the dining area while maintaining an open connection to the family room. This feature not only serves as a visual separator but also ties the two spaces together through the shared color scheme and design elements. The homeowners are thrilled with their newly remodeled kitchen, which has become a hub of warmth and hospitality. Hosting a wedding shower and a birthday party, they have shared their renewed space with friends and family, who have been equally enamored. This remodel has not only met their functional and aesthetic desires but has also enriched their home with a fresh sense of serenity and joy. The upstairs part of the home is shaping up nicely. Here’s their newly remodeled primary bathroom.

Fine Focus Photography
Kitchen - contemporary concrete floor kitchen idea in Austin with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets and multicolored backsplash

In this kitchen remodel, Medallion Gold series cabinetry in Cherry Park Place door with flat center panel stained in Chestnut accented with Richelieu Classic Metal Handle pull in Brushed Nickel. Corian in Aurora was installed on the countertop and Natura Adex 3x6” Linen Crackle backsplash tile with bar molding to finish the exposed ends. An oval Kichler ceiling light fixture was installed.

Julian Hodges - Featured Project of the Month by Truitt & White This month featured project brings you beautifully crafted gates and entryways from local craftsman Julian Hodges. For over 35 years, Mr. Hodges has been designing and crafting custom wooden gates in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area. His projects mainly feature old growth, vertical grained redwood or western red cedar which is air or kiln dried. The gates are fully mortised and tenoned (male / female joints) and a very powerful epoxy is used to glue the parts together. Wherever a floating panel rides in a dado, drainage is provided in the form of several holes that are out of sight that allow any rain water to be ushered out at the bottom of the gate enabling the gate to dry itself rather than staying damp which otherwise could lead to long term decomposition of the wood. Adding to the unique feel of each gate, Julian creates his own custom hardware from heavy gauge steel, which also provides a pleasing solid sound as it operates. All gates are then finished in a penetrating oil seal which optimizes the longevity and good appearance of the gates. For more information on Julian Hodges' work, visit www.julianhodges.com.

Huge beach style master marble floor alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Inspiration for a small timeless l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium tone wood cabinets

Celeste Designs Square Bar Pulls and Pi Square Bar Pulls. Available in sizes from 3.75" up to 24". Sold in oil-rubbed bronze, antique copper, champagne bronze, brushed nickel, and polished chrome.

KRS Have you ever dreamt about your pie in the sky home? Well I have! That is, our wonderful client’s dream home. It includes a place with 72-degree weather everyday, a wondrous view of a harbor, a walkable city & with clean, modern accommodations. And voilà… a penthouse flat in downtown San Diego by the bay. We stripped away the cheap 80’s rental finishes, opened things up to bring in the sunshine, added new flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, a fireplace refresh and modern furniture for a little slice of heaven and comfort. Don't tell anyone, but there’s even a Lazy Boy chair in there!

Casey Fry
Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and gray backsplash

Cabinets: Artisan Mills White Shaker Cabinets. Countertop: Quartz Grey Mist. Backsplash: Calacatta Gold 4x8 polished marble. Hardware: Hardware Resources Stanton Pulls - Satin Nickel.