Example of a small transitional dark wood floor wet bar design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Photo: Mick Hales
Inspiration for a farmhouse light wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with beige walls

The bar features under mount lighting and illuminated liquor shelves. Photo: Roger Davies
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor seated home bar design in Los Angeles with wood countertops and brown backsplash

Ronda Batchelor's laundry room is supper efficent now. She took used cabinets and spray painted them gray, faux painted a second hand countertop to create a folding table. Dirty clothes bins tuck neatly underneath.

Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional porcelain tile and gray floor mudroom remodel in Toronto with white walls and a gray front door

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, porcelain backsplash and an island

Kitchen - transitional l-shaped kitchen idea in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large cottage backyard patio remodel in Austin with decking and a roof extension

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Walk-in closet - mid-sized modern women's carpeted walk-in closet idea in Denver with open cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed carpeted and gray floor living room design in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 multicolored tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea

Located in the historic neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon, this kitchen blends the necessary touches of traditional style with contemporary convenience. While the cabinets may look standard in their functionality, you will see in other photos from this project that there are hidden storage treasures which make life more efficient for this family and their young children. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

Tim Krueger
Cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This project is an Electronic House Magazine award winner: http://electronichouse.com/article/small_house_goes_big_with_home_automation We were brought into this project just as the major remodel was underway, allowing us to bring together a feature-rich audio/video and automation system with elegant integration into the spaces. This system provides simple control and automation of the lights, climate, audio/video, security, video surveillance, and door locks. The homeowner can use their iPads or iPhones to control everything in their home, or when away.

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room design in DC Metro with a white front door, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

Ulrich designer: Bonnie Hufnagel, CKD Photography by Peter Rymwid To make this small kitchen work-flow really work and to add storage. The original kitchen had the refrigerator sticking out into the kitchen passage area. We installed a built-in Sub-Zero model that only projected to counter depth, and to install a custom wood panel on it matching the cabinetry. This made the refrigerator look like the cabinets and reduced its visual presence. We also moved the range to the center of the side wall space which provided 4 feet of prep area on either side of the range. The soffits were removed from overhead and the cabinets were brought to the ceiling around the kitchen perimeter to gain more storage space.

Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in Toronto with black walls

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.