Brett Zamore Design
Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Houston

The new open kitchen features white shaker cabinets with Caesarstone Frosty Carrina countertops with waterfalls on both sides of island and sink; marble chevron tiles backsplash from Spazio LA Tile Gallery; all stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances and faucets from California Faucets.

Example of a mid-sized cottage dark wood floor dining room design in Salt Lake City with white walls

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

Emily Followill
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

Jeffrey Totaro
Example of a transitional dining room design in Philadelphia with gray walls

A relaxing, breezy getaway.
Large transitional tile back porch photo in Raleigh with a roof extension

photos by Steve Chenn
Elegant family room photo in Houston with beige walls

Catherine Nguyen Photography
Dining room - traditional medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Raleigh with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Chicago

Scott Zimmerman, Floating staircase with walnut treads and glass railing.
Mid-sized trendy wooden straight open staircase photo in Salt Lake City

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

J.E. Evans
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor and orange floor family room design in Columbus with beige walls and no fireplace

This white beachfront kitchen has it all. Gourmet style with its beams, white counters and stainless appliance combined with a fab water view. Easy to maintain so the chef can enjoy the company. Builder: Blair Dibble Builder - www.blairdibble.com

We did this library and screen room project, designed by Linton Architects in 2017. It features lots of bookshelf space, upper storage, a rolling library ladder and a retractable digital projector screen. Of particular note is the use of the space above the windows to house the screen and main speakers, which is enclosed by lift-up doors that have speaker grille cloth panels. I also made a Walnut library table to store the digital projector under a drop leaf.

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

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and an island

By Design I WANT THAT Wednesday feature of the week . . .GET UP OFF THE FLOOR! Wood - it's not just for floors. We love the look and feel of wood in our floors and our furniture so why not think "outside the wood box" and bring the warmth of wood to places like accent walls - a backsplash - even a bathtub! Be sure to click through the photos to see them all!

Tom Arban
Living room - large modern formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in Toronto with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv