Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Chicago

Stunning outdoor living with a view! This bar and grill area offers a cozy space while enjoying the outdoors. Photographer: Giovanni Photography
Example of a large classic backyard tile patio design in Miami

Aaron Leitz
Transitional master bathroom photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Contrasting color upper cabinets at Range blend with moss green color of handmade backsplash tile. Under cabinet lights and plug strips keep the backsplash free and continuous. All other cabinets are the deepest gray/brown - Obsidian - for drama and contrast. The homeowner is featuring her collection of vintage French cookware. Natural Quartzite adds drama in white, crystalline blue and black rivers.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Phoenix

Contrasting color upper cabinets at Range blend with moss green color of handmade backsplash tile. Under cabinet lights and plug strips keep the backsplash free and continuous. All other cabinets are the deepest gray/brown - Obsidian - for drama and contrast. The homeowner is featuring her collection of vintage French cookware. Natural Quartzite adds drama in white, crystalline blue and black rivers.

This transitional style kitchen remodel is the heart and soul of this Yardley, PA home, with the perfect marriage of form and function. The combination of white and gray finish DuraSupreme kitchen cabinets, accented by Top Knobs hardware and granite countertops, create a stunning visual effect. Each cabinet houses well-planned specialized storage, including glass front cabinetry and a beverage bar with pull outs. A walk-in pantry provides ample room to store all your cooking essentials. Custom features like the Jay Rambo hood, stainless insert under the range, and Walker Zanger decorative tile feature set this kitchen design apart. The main sink by Julien includes a drain board, colander, and drying rack with a Grohe pull-down faucet, and the secondary sink from Elkay is a hammered stainless sculpted metal sink. The kitchen features top of the line appliances including Subzero refrigerators, a Sharp microwave drawer, Wolf cooking appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, and Kitchenaid ice maker. Task Lighting angled power strips offer space to plug in appliances and charge devices. The Eco Timber engineered wood floor gives the entire space a warm, inviting appearance.

Arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a modern medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a small modern galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Window sill was dropped to countertop level, and cabinetry fitted symmetrically at each side, to create a balanced focal point. The cabinets at each side have glass doors, while the shelves above the window are open. Very compact LED lights over the sink area provide plenty of light. Outlets are continuous plug strips, tucked up under the under cabinets and out of sight (so they don't disrupt the beveled subway tile).

Contractor: Windover Construction, LLC Photographer: Shelly Harrison Photography
Example of a classic kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white backsplash

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Huge trendy master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor corner shower photo in Tampa with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

The sink wall features mirror image glass paneled cabinets with interiors finished in a different color for contrast. Cabinetry is finished in Truly Taupe. Hardware is un-laquered brass. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry

Willow Avenue Studios
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Justin Van Leeuwen
Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and blue cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor living room remodel with beige walls and a standard fireplace