Eat-in kitchen - country eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone patio design in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a fireplace

Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Tampa with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash and paneled appliances

The cabinetry and millwork were created using a stained grey oak and finished with brushed brass pulls made by a local hardware shop. File drawers live under the daybed, and a mix of open and closed shelving satisfies all current and future storage needs. Photo: Emily Gilbert

Townhouse renovation in Brooklyn: We redesigned the rear end of the house as an expanded family kitchen with a back door to the deck. We also added a new connection from the entrance hall to the kitchen and fit a small powder room under the stairs. The old windows and doors were replaced with new, larger ones, and the entire kitchen was gutted and refitted with new cabinetry and a banquette dining area. The space was designed to take advantage of the bright southern exposure, with lots of white materials, grounded by the dark base cabinets. Photos by Maletz Design

Transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam breakfast nook photo in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a transitional gray floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an island, white countertops and brown backsplash

Casey Dunn
Mid-sized cottage formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Austin with white walls, a wood stove and no tv

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Transitional single-wall wet bar photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, wood backsplash and shaker cabinets

Scott Zimmerman, contemporary dining room with clean lined walnut table mixed with light upholstered arm chairs. Custom rectangular chandelier. Sisal rug with leather binding.

Another view of Shelley Alexanian's family home. Courtesy of Our Homes magazine, Fall 2015 edition. Hardwood flooring, area rugs, staircase runner and Hunter Douglas window coverings from Alexanian Carpet & Flooring. Photography by Kelly Horkoff.

Peter Rymwid
Large elegant dark wood floor living room photo in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

custom kitchen design utilizing Ecosmart fireplace
Minimalist galley kitchen photo in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black appliances, stone slab backsplash and white backsplash

This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.

Iris Bachman Photography
Kitchen - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, stone slab backsplash and white countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, porcelain backsplash and an island

We helped stylish blogger Erin Hatzis - one half of Suburban Bitches - choose chairs for her new wood and iron dining room table from Restoration Hardware. The silver tabouret chairs she had paired with her old, farmhouse table just weren't working, and Erin needed sorting through the overwhelming number of options available online. She had her eye on the handwoven, antiqued zinc CB2 Reed chair, and Decorist suggested layering in two Pascal Modern Shell Chairs from Overstock (with a sheepskin overlay for added comfort!) to blend the mid-century elements she had in her living room. Shop the room here http://www.decorist.com/makeovers/24/a-rustic-modern-dining-room-makeover Rachel Olsen Photography

Island color was custom. Countertops are Princess White Quartzite. Light fixtures over island are from Rejuvenation (exact type has been discontinued) Photos by Holly Lepere