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.

Location: Denver, CO, USA THE CHALLENGE: Transform an outdated and compartmentalized 1950’s era home into an open, light filled, modern residence fit for a young and growing family. THE SOLUTION: Juxtaposition was the name of the game. Dark floors contrast light walls; small spaces are enlarged by clean layouts; soft textures balance hard surfaces. Balanced opposites create a composed, family friendly residence. Dado Interior Design David Lauer Photography

Kitchen renovation in Oakville — floor-to-ceiling slat wall that continues across the ceiling over the peninsula, quartz waterfall peninsula, and engineered hardwood in a herringbone pattern. Designed, coordinated and built by Nacho Solutions, Toronto & GTA.

Kitchen renovation in Oakville — floor-to-ceiling slat wall that continues across the ceiling over the peninsula, quartz waterfall peninsula, and engineered hardwood in a herringbone pattern. Designed, coordinated and built by Nacho Solutions, Toronto & GTA.

Uneek Image
Example of a mid-sized classic open concept dark wood floor living room design in Orlando with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Designs Solution
Small minimalist master beige tile, gray tile, multicolored tile, white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub photo in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

appliance garage with retractable doors
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, porcelain backsplash, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, metallic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor kitchen pantry photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and white backsplash

Handles base cabinet adding clear continues.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white appliances and an island

This is a showcase home by Larry Stewart Custom Homes. We are proud to highlight this Tudor style luxury estate situated in Southlake TX.
Example of a large classic backyard brick patio design in Dallas with a roof extension

Feature In: Visit Miami Beach Magazine & Island Living A nice young couple contacted us from Brazil to decorate their newly acquired apartment. We schedule a meeting through Skype and from the very first moment we had a very good feeling this was going to be a nice project and people to work with. We exchanged some ideas, comments, images and we explained to them how we were used to worked with clients overseas and how important was to keep communication opened. They main concerned was to find a solution for a giant structure leaning column in the main room, as well as how to make the kitchen, dining and living room work together in one considerably small space with few dimensions. Whether it was a holiday home or a place to rent occasionally, the requirements were simple, Scandinavian style, accent colors and low investment, and so we did it. Once the proposal was signed, we got down to work and in two months the apartment was ready to welcome them with nice scented candles, flowers and delicious Mojitos from their spectacular view at the 41th floor of one of Miami's most modern and tallest building. Rolando Diaz Photography

The elegant feel of this home flows throughout the open first-floor and continues into the mudroom and laundry room, with gray grasscloth wallpaper, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Smart storage solutions AND a built-in dog kennel was also on my clients' wish-list. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Space plans, custom cabinet designs, furniture, wall art, lamps, and project management to ensure all aspects of this space met the firm’s high criteria.

Functional and design kitchens With 3.1, copatlife continues its march into the creation of definite relations between function and form, derived from a culture of industrial design. It uses elements and materials able to create an idea of kitchen space suited for its lifestyle, where design and technology give to the project security and contemporary solutions. copatlife designs solutions and forms in order to help to live this space as unique and special. A continuous research to find formal and aesthetic solutions capable of resolving and characterizing. Contents and forms to interpret at best the multiple needs of our daily lives.

virtuallyherestudios
Trendy master gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Full renovation for this Primary Bathroom. Re-worked the floor plan to create a larger walk-in shower space with custom glass enclosure. Designed a custom wooden vanity with plenty of storage, with a subtly veined quartz countertop. Free standing bathtub is surrounded by a half wall of paneling, painted in a light and bright color scheme. Neutral tile installed on bathroom floor and shower walls, with a coordinating penny tile on the shower floor and niches. Textured bamboo roman shades and floating shelves were installed for contrast and mixed and matched black and gold hardware for detail.

Box vault ceilings with archways. Engineered wood floor. Entry way flows into living and dining spaces. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Example of a large transitional great room design in Minneapolis with gray walls, engineered wood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Front entrance with Japanese feel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Minimalist bathroom photo in Austin

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
1960s living room photo in Dallas