Casey Dunn Photography
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Casey Dunn
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Gibeon Photography
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  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

Alise O'Brien Photography
Example of a classic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in St Louis with gray walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a 1960s medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

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Flooring: Solid 3" Light Rustic White Oak Chevron Pattern with a custom stain and finish. Photography: Darlene Halaby Photography
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Stoffer Photography
Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk carpeted and gray floor study room photo in Grand Rapids with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Large transitional master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Tampa with white walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Charlotte with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a concrete fireplace

Example of a cottage u-shaped multicolored floor kitchen design in New York with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, two islands and red countertops

Reagan Taylor Photography
Example of a trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and gray countertops

This countryside kitchen includes a beautiful blue statement island, which adds originality to the classic space. The cabinetry is made by Downsview and the design is done through Astro Design Centre in Ottawa Canada. Astro Design, Ottawa DoubleSpace Photography

Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Palm Springs house remodel by H3K Design. Photo by Patrick Ketchum
1960s bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace