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

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.

Architect: Wade Davis | Photo by: Jim Bartsch | Built by Allen
Enclosed kitchen - large mediterranean u-shaped travertine floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

This cabana bath also serves two guest bedrooms. Photo by Diana Todorova
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower remodel with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

Example of a mid-sized tuscan galley dark wood floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Architectural Designer: Bruce Lenzen Design/Build - Interior Designer: Ann Ludwig - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Bedroom - large contemporary master porcelain tile bedroom idea in Minneapolis with white walls, a tile fireplace and a corner fireplace

Complex master bath and changing room cabinetry in cerused rift oak. Corbett lights. Kohler drop in patterned sinks.
Example of a large classic master bathroom design in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, a drop-in sink and marble countertops

Christina Montemurro Photography
Mid-sized farmhouse galley dark wood floor kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a small modern master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor corner shower remodel in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Transitional gray tile and mosaic tile doorless shower photo in Orange County with a drop-in sink and tile countertops

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.

Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Milan

Luxurious master bathroom with granite floors, double vanity with dark granite top and undermount sinks, decorative flush mount light fixture, clawfoot bathtub (our favorite!), and large marble shower with frameless glass surround.

194 sqft Custom freeform shaped shotcrete swimming pool and spa. Featuring a CL Industries Cobalt colored quartz finish. CST South beach paver coping,Tuscany Pietra Verde 2"x2" tile

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.

An elegant mix of light browns and beiges with light gray, topped off with some really colorful accent tile... Tuscany Vanity with Uba Tuba Granite Top and continued accent tile backsplash.