Gadget charging drawer located in the kitchen. Black felt protects the gadgets from scratches. Photo by Tom Spanier
Elegant galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments.

Deana Jorgenson
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Echo Wall By Tech Lighting SKU# 700TDECS Vivid glass shade over white case glass inner cylinder suspended from a round base and highlighted with three satin nickel cylinder details. Provides ambient, up- and down-light.

Example of a mid-sized trendy light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Ottawa with gray walls and no fireplace

Contemporary high-tech kitchen features elegant furnishings and smart home automation from Control4 to enhance the ambiance and add the ultimate in convenience. Broadcast the music of your choice using a whole-home audio solution, powered by Control4. The recessed smart lighting and access lighting is designed to create the perfect personalized ambiance. Other automation options may include smart appliances, programmable thermostat control for comfort and energy management, home security system integration, shade automation, and full A/V control. And everything can be controlled from virtually anywhere - using your Control4 app with a smart phone or tablet device or a convenient touch screen.

A 1920s colonial in a shorefront community in Westchester County had an expansive renovation with new kitchen by Studio Dearborn. Countertops White Macauba; interior design Lorraine Levinson. Photography, Timothy Lenz.

These terrific clients turned a boring 80's kitchen into a modern, Asian-inspired chef's dream kitchen, with two tone cabinetry and professional grade appliances. An over-sized island provides comfortable seating for four. Custom Half-wall bookcases divide the kitchen from the family room without impeding sight lines into the inviting space. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Reclaimed, smooth oak flooring - hand sanded, wax finish - and reclaimed "hit and miss" barn siding by Wellborn + Wright. Photo Cred: Kip Dawkins Photography

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, granite countertops and subway tile backsplash

Eric Roth
Transitional kitchen photo in Boston

Reclaimed wood and textured stone bring warmth and character to an expansive bar and wine room
Example of a large trendy light wood floor and beige floor wine cellar design in Denver with beige walls and storage racks

Avesha Michael
Inspiration for a small modern master white tile and marble tile concrete floor and gray floor doorless shower remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Photo: HomeServices of Illinois, LLC
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, an island, gray walls and no fireplace

Lepere Studio
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Building Design Services by Lars W. Young Inc. Built by D Roth Construction Inc.
Family room - transitional medium tone wood floor family room idea in Miami with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Designed by KBK Interior Design KBKInteriorDesign.com Photo by Peter Rymwid
Example of a classic alcove shower design in New York with brown walls

Tilt out drawer recharging station in island cabinet, custom made by Arbor Mills cabinetry
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Chicago