Deck - traditional deck idea in Raleigh

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in Tampa

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Island style brick patio photo in Orange County with a bbq area

A key storage feature in this space is the large built in pantry. full walnut interior, finished with Rubio oil in a custom blend of grays. Pantry drawers make full use of all space, and tall pull-out provides ample storage for the hungry family. Pocket doors close it off and hide any 'work in progress'. Sliding ladder makes upper storage accessible. Photography by Eric Roth

Jessica White
Inspiration for a large transitional medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

© Josh Partee 2013
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Mid-sized trendy travertine floor enclosed dining room photo in New Orleans with red walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a small timeless guest medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with green walls and no fireplace

Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray backsplash

photo by Jorge Gonzales-Guillot
Patio - cottage patio idea

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Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized rustic kitchen/dining room combo idea with blue walls

Sleek lines.Slender cable railings ny Keuka Studios, inc.
Example of a minimalist exterior home design in New York

A curated selection of beautiful bar items and candles were used to create a special, bespoke feel in the butler’s pantry. Honing in on the client’s desire for a space where specialty drinks could be made, care and attention went into adding to this well-outfitted space. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

project by MARGSTUDIO photos by Sara Magni
Inspiration for a modern light wood floor great room remodel in Milan with white walls

Dura Supreme quarter sawn oak cabinetry with shaker door style and custom hood. The unique items include arched valance on upper cabinets, rustic hardware, and hand made tile. The granite is Golden River. Photography by Stewart Crenshaw.

Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized rustic kitchen/dining room combo idea with blue walls

Natural maple home office and wallbed room. Wallbed shown with drop down table for extra work space. This office is made in a contemporary simple styling. Custom cabinet also made for the bay window area to add to the office functional space.