Katherine Willis Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary freestanding desk light wood floor home office remodel with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Dallas

Raimund Koch
Large trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Enclosed dining room - traditional medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Jenn Verrier Photography
Transitional screened-in porch photo in DC Metro with a roof extension

Kitchen Renovation, concrete countertops, herringbone slate flooring, and open shelving over the sink make the space cozy and functional. Handmade mosaic behind the sink that adds character to the home.

Inspiration for a coastal beige floor sunroom remodel in Miami with a standard ceiling

Ryanne Ford
Example of a large trendy master brown tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub design in Austin with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, a drop-in sink and solid surface countertops

Eat-in kitchen - country u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York

Rob Karosis
Example of a country medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Amy Bartlam
Dining room - scandinavian medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Los Angeles with gray walls

Example of a beach style painted wood floor living room design with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Toronto

Example of a trendy family room design in Houston with white walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a large contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Our tour of this beautiful bungalow ends as we exit the side door (main exit to the driveway). Shiny tiled flooring, striking chandeliers and a collection of vintage items make us want to linger. #aplacetohangyourhat #mudroomgoals

Wet bar - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, an undermount sink and wood backsplash