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Open concept kitchen - large traditional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bathroom - coastal bathroom idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Muffy Kibbey
Example of a mid-sized transitional guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom design in San Francisco with pink walls and no fireplace

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 porcelain tile ceramic tile and white floor alcove bathtub design in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Custom kitchen under the eaves.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea with an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a large coastal kids' porcelain tile drop-in bathtub remodel with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, granite countertops and an undermount sink

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Custom kitchen under the eaves.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Mid-sized elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an undermount sink

Small trendy dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in Denver with a pedestal sink, orange walls and a two-piece toilet

Aaron Bailey
Example of a farmhouse galley open concept kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Calgary with a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and limestone countertops

Mid-sized mountain style 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub photo in Calgary with yellow walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and limestone countertops

Mid-sized mountain style 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub photo in Calgary with a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and limestone countertops

Mid-sized mountain style 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub photo in Calgary with a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and limestone countertops

Mid-sized mountain style 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub photo in Calgary with a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and limestone countertops