Example of a trendy beige tile walk-in shower design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Carol Swanson-Petterson, designer. KB Cabinets. www.kbcabinets.com
Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.
Large elegant backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool house photo in DC Metro

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 gray tile, white tile and marble tile vinyl floor and gray floor corner shower design in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Back wall of the bar features a wall of shelves for storing wine. Undercounter appliances keep the counters uncluttered. ©Finished Basement Company
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Mid-sized elegant master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

Swanbridge his-and-her vanities Photo: High Res Media Build: AFT Construction Design: E Interiors
Transitional master white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Eldon Brugger
Farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, colored appliances and an island

Advance Cabinetry MI-
Example of a mountain style walk-out dark wood floor and brown floor home bar design with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer © Rizzoli
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dining room remodel in San Francisco

Point West at Macatawa Park, MI
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Contemporary high-tech kitchen features elegant furnishings and smart home automation from Control4 to enhance the ambiance and add the ultimate in convenience. Broadcast the music of your choice using a whole-home audio solution, powered by Control4. The recessed smart lighting and access lighting is designed to create the perfect personalized ambiance. Other automation options may include smart appliances, programmable thermostat control for comfort and energy management, home security system integration, shade automation, and full A/V control. And everything can be controlled from virtually anywhere - using your Control4 app with a smart phone or tablet device or a convenient touch screen.

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build Art Consulting by Geremia Design

Casey Dunn
Example of a country living room design in Austin with white walls and a standard fireplace

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Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country alcove shower remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets and beige walls