Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a cottage formal living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

  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

Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, white appliances, an island and marble countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary black two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Houston

Photographer: Stephani Buchman Designer: Vanessa Francis A graphic black and white bathroom and infused with charm using a mod floral-inspired wallpaper, round bathroom mirror, brass and black shade sconces, and a gorgeous dew-colored linen shower curtain.

Piston Design
Inspiration for a mediterranean beige floor great room remodel in Austin with beige walls

Inspiration for a huge transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in New York

Jasmine Star
Inspiration for a large scandinavian master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Orange County with gray walls and no fireplace

Chris Kappa
Walk-in shower - small traditional beige tile porcelain tile walk-in shower idea in Melbourne with a vessel sink, white cabinets and white walls

Winner of Interior Design Society's 2013 Designer of the Year Awards: Bathrooms 30K & Under - 2nd Place
Inspiration for a transitional beige tile alcove bathtub remodel with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

Example of a classic front door design in Philadelphia with a dark wood front door

Patio - transitional tile patio idea in Charlotte with a roof extension and a bbq area

Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden straight light wood floor staircase idea in San Francisco with white walls and wooden risers

Example of a classic bathroom design in Chicago with a vessel sink, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Werner Straube
Transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops