Example of a large mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Rear Elevation with screened porch and covered porch
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman one-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in St Louis

Neutral tones, rich textures, and great art give this living room it's inviting feel. Knoll sofa and chrome chairs. Fireplace is open to both living and dining spaces. Antique coffee table mixes it up. Photos: Emily Redfield

Custom Walnut Cabinets with a tapered Island and custom Cocktail Bar
Eat-in kitchen - large 1960s galley bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large cottage open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room design in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Concrete counter tops with gray base cabinets and green base cabinets for island. Floating shelves with shiplap backsplash. Photographer: Rob Karosis

After a not-so-great experience with a previous contractor, this homeowner came to Kraft Custom Construction in search of a better outcome. Not only was she wanting a more functional kitchen to enjoy cooking in, she also sought out a team with a clear process and great communication. Two elements of the original floorplan shaped the design of the new kitchen: a protruding pantry that blocked the flow from the front door into the main living space, and two large columns in the middle of the living room. Using a refined French-Country design aesthetic, we completed structural modifications to reframe the pantry, and integrated a new custom buffet cabinet to tie in the old columns with new wood ceiling beams. Other design solutions include more usable countertop space, a recessed spice cabinet, numerous drawer organizers, and updated appliances and finishes all around. This bright new kitchen is both comfortable yet elegant, and the perfect place to cook for the family or entertain a group of guests.

Justin Hill Photography
Arts and crafts exterior home photo in Grand Rapids

Kitchen/dining room combo - large transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Austin with white walls

Landmark Photography
Example of a classic beige floor laundry room design in Minneapolis with beige cabinets, an undermount sink and beige countertops

photography by Rob Karosis
Mid-sized elegant front porch photo in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

Custom Walnut Cabinets with a tapered Island and custom Cocktail Bar and Bookcase
Inspiration for a large 1960s galley bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Rymwid
Large transitional l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, white walls and travertine backsplash

One of the most important things for the homeowners was to maintain the look and feel of the home. The architect felt that the addition should be about continuity, riffing on the idea of symmetry rather than asymmetry. This approach shows off exceptional craftsmanship in the framing of the hip and gable roofs. And while most of the home was going to be touched or manipulated in some way, the front porch, walls and part of the roof remained the same. The homeowners continued with the craftsman style inside, but added their own east coast flare and stylish furnishings. The mix of materials, pops of color and retro touches bring youth to the spaces. Photography by Tre Dunham

Custom Walnut Cabinets with a tapered Island and custom Cocktail Bar
Inspiration for a large 1960s galley bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Leanna Patton
Family room - mid-sized country enclosed dark wood floor family room idea with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michelle Peek Photography
Large trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large country medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Tropical, fish-themed powder bathroom with fun colored fish wallpaper, fish-shaped stone sink, unique fishnet vanity drawer inserts on shaker style drawer front, with tapered wood vanity legs and brass fish drawer pulls. Photos: Eric Gzimalowski @www.GizmoPhotos.com