Modern House Productions
Inspiration for a huge rustic l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed

A contemporary white shaker kitchen with a contrasting Dark colored quartz counter top and an unique Slate back-splash. The stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel farmhouse sink and an industrial goose neck faucet tie all the colors together into a great dramatic white kitchen. Instead of a Range unit we have installed a cook-top and a separate built-in oven underneath, this allows the continuation of the counter-top and cabinets line. Clear glass pendant lights above the island and the Scandinavian wood/iron bar stools give the additional clean and contemporary touch to the kitchen. And as a final unique detail the hardwood floor is placed in a 45 degrees angle. Photography: Shimrit Shalev

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

A contemporary white shaker kitchen with a contrasting Dark colored quartz counter top and an unique Slate back-splash. The stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel farmhouse sink and an industrial goose neck faucet tie all the colors together into a great dramatic white kitchen. Instead of a Range unit we have installed a cook-top and a separate built-in oven underneath, this allows the continuation of the counter-top and cabinets line. Clear glass pendant lights above the island and the Scandinavian wood/iron bar stools give the additional clean and contemporary touch to the kitchen. And as a final unique detail the hardwood floor is placed in a 45 degrees angle. Photography: Shimrit Shalev

Example of a large mid-century modern galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Dan Callahan
Enclosed kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Freestanding bathtub - large master multicolored tile slate floor and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with a vessel sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops and brown walls

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Large trendy master slate floor and gray floor corner shower photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Daniel Feldkamp
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master gray tile and porcelain tile slate floor bathroom remodel in Columbus with black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Red Hog Media
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile slate floor alcove shower design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a large country slate floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets

Red Hog Media
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor open concept kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Forsyth Master Suite Remodel - Master Bathroom Double Vanities
Corner shower - large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor, double-sink and wainscoting corner shower idea in Atlanta with gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche, a built-in vanity and raised-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall wet bar remodel in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops and wood backsplash