Drew Kelly
Mid-sized eclectic formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with no tv, white walls and no fireplace

Bedroom - contemporary medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls and a wood stove

Laundry room - coastal laundry room idea in Salt Lake City

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, paneled appliances and an island

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
Enclosed kitchen - contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances

The breakfast area adjoins the clean and open cooking and prep area with easy access to all cooking equipment. The floors are Marmoleum, and provide a sustainable and easy to clean surface. Photography by Ocular Proof.

Lawrence Taylor Photography
Staircase - large mediterranean wooden curved metal railing staircase idea in Orlando with tile risers

Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped kitchen idea in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and stone tile backsplash

Back of residence in Key West, Florida, USA.
Large tropical yellow two-story stucco house exterior idea in DC Metro with a metal roof

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Mid-sized eclectic gender-neutral medium tone wood floor nursery photo in Dallas with green walls

Example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen design in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an island

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
Enclosed kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Other

Tom Kessler Photography
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Casey Dunn
This is an example of a mediterranean porch design in Austin with a roof extension.

Joe Ercoli Photography
Trendy l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Kitchen Design: Lee Kimball Cabinets: Poggenpohl Polar White/ Matte Lacquer Appliances: Miele Photo Credit: Joseph Keller
Trendy light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island and marble backsplash

When my clients purchased this charming 1940's home in the Seattle neighborhood of Wedgwood, they were amazed by how intact the original kitchen was. It was like a perfect time capsule. The color palette was avocado green and buttercream yellow. The highlights were an original retro built-in banquette and vintage oven! The challenge we faced (besides the awesome but dated finishes) was the closed floor plan typical in this era of homes and the lack of storage. So, we opened the kitchen to the adjacent dining and living room, bringing it up to speed with modern-day living. In opening it up, we also walled off a doorway that went from the kitchen to the hallway, but it was completely unnecessary and allowed us to gain an entire wall of cabinets that didn't exist previously. For the finishes, we kept it classic with mostly gray and white but brought in a little flare and interest with the herringbone backsplash and brushed brass finishes because who doesn't love a little gold? Also, we added color with the finishing details like the rug and countertop decor because those things are a great way to add interest and warmth to a space and can be easily changed when it's time for a fresh new look.

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula