Mother in law suite has all the allowable amenities by law: refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, toaster over, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. With direct access to the main house, this offers the perfect amount of independence.

Meg Oliver Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless kids' white tile and subway tile marble floor alcove bathtub remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and blue walls

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

Large transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor tub/shower combo photo in Baltimore with medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

Lisa Carroll
Game room - small cottage open concept light wood floor game room idea in Atlanta with gray walls and a media wall

Example of a transitional family room design in San Francisco

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and a peninsula

Kids bath with shaker style vanities, deco brushed brass hardware, chrome deco mirrors, separate shower, and shiplap siding
Example of a mid-sized cottage kids' white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and double-sink alcove bathtub design in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Custom built kitchen featuring white oak cabinets, contrasting black granite counter tops, warm toned walnut island counter, and white beadboard backsplash. Windows across one wall flood kitchen with natural light. Photo Credit: Paul S. Bartholomew Photography, LLC. Design Build by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Custom Cabinetry by Cider Press Woodworks.

Home office with custom made shaker style cabinets. Desktop is made from floor joists pulled from a 100 year old home. The office table was custom made from reclaimed wood from the salvage yard and welded metal. Entire room has wainscoting along the lower portion and is painted with a light grey paint (Martha Stewart - Whetstone Gray).

Architography Studios (Linda Mix)
Dining room - country dining room idea

This grand 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage with spacious mudroom entry complete with built-in lockers. A stamped concrete walkway leads to the inviting front porch. Double doors open to the foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring that flows throughout the main living areas on the 1st floor. Sophisticated details throughout the home include lofty 10’ ceilings on the first floor and farmhouse door and window trim and baseboard. To the front of the home is the formal dining room featuring craftsman style wainscoting with chair rail and elegant tray ceiling. Decorative wooden beams adorn the ceiling in the kitchen, sitting area, and the breakfast area. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry with decorative crown molding, Hanstone countertops with tile backsplash, and an island with Cambria countertop. The breakfast area provides access to the spacious covered patio. A see-thru, stone surround fireplace connects the breakfast area and the airy living room. The owner’s suite, tucked to the back of the home, features a tray ceiling, stylish shiplap accent wall, and an expansive closet with custom shelving. The owner’s bathroom with cathedral ceiling includes a freestanding tub and custom tile shower. Additional rooms include a study with cathedral ceiling and rustic barn wood accent wall and a convenient bonus room for additional flexible living space. The 2nd floor boasts 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a loft that overlooks the living room.

Step inside this farmhouse inspired home in Western Springs! The kitchen boasts of classic and unique styles; vintage white range, arched window opening above farmhouse sink, full overlay white shaker cabinetry and crown, microwave in the island, appliance cabinetry panels, and cup cabinet pulls. Other Wheatland Custom Cabinetry projects include the shaker wainscoting in the formal dining room and bedroom, wainscoting in the kids' bath, and the enclosed mudroom cabinet locker. Elizabeth Steiner Photography

Shawanga Ridge Woodworks
Bathroom - large craftsman master ceramic tile bathroom idea in New York with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and marble countertops

Step inside this farmhouse inspired home in Western Springs! The kitchen boasts of classic and unique styles; vintage white range, arched window opening above farmhouse sink, full overlay white shaker cabinetry and crown, microwave in the island, appliance cabinetry panels, and cup cabinet pulls. Other Wheatland Custom Cabinetry projects include the shaker wainscoting in the formal dining room and bedroom, wainscoting in the kids' bath, and the enclosed mudroom cabinet locker. Elizabeth Steiner Photography

Inspiration for a large transitional master beige tile, gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Updated kitchen in historic district. Involved removing existing walls and designing new open concept kitchen while maintaining the Arts and Craft feel.

Step inside this farmhouse inspired home in Western Springs! The kitchen boasts of classic and unique styles; vintage white range, arched window opening above farmhouse sink, full overlay white shaker cabinetry and crown, microwave in the island, appliance cabinetry panels, and cup cabinet pulls. Other Wheatland Custom Cabinetry projects include the shaker wainscoting in the formal dining room and bedroom, wainscoting in the kids' bath, and the enclosed mudroom cabinet locker. Elizabeth Steiner Photography