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Great room - mid-sized industrial dark wood floor and black floor great room idea in Seattle

This sun-filled tiny home features a thoughtfully designed layout with natural flow past a small front porch through the front sliding door and into a lovely living room with tall ceilings and lots of storage.

Inspiration for a 1950s slate floor enclosed dining room remodel in Phoenix with white walls and no fireplace

Now that the children are all gone, a large breakfast table to seat 6 to 8 was not needed. This table was a great place to store extra chairs from the dining room.

Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor great room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

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Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Boise with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with gray walls

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, no island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

Example of a small trendy single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

PHOTOGRAPHY - Chi Fang
Eat-in kitchen - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island

Breakfast nook - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor breakfast nook idea in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Dining room - mid-sized contemporary dining room idea in San Francisco

Co-Designer Jen Seeger while at Casa Verde Design Photography by Andrea Rugg
Inspiration for a small transitional kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

Enclosed dining room - large contemporary marble floor and beige floor enclosed dining room idea in Austin with beige walls and no fireplace

The charming breakfast nook is perfect for this young family to enjoy casual meals. In an all white kitchen, this area pops with the energy of the turquoise chairs. Custom seat cushions in shades of blue and orange further enliven this small space.

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor and gray floor great room remodel in Other with gray walls and no fireplace