Sometimes it makes sense to have two islands in a kitchen, especially in an expansive space. In this California inspired “Open Floor Plan” the double island can have many functions. One of the islands is a waterfall island that features a cooking station. The other has a seating area, a working sink, and a microwave drawer. Also, on the side wall in the room, is a built in hutch with sliding doors for storing those extra accessories. While the cook is working in one space, guests can sit and socialize at the other, leaving a cluster free area for moving around and yet not leave anyone out while talking! The kitchen’s cabinets are done up in our rich Chocolate stain on Maple each adorned in a beautiful light colored counter top to contrast. The doors and drawers are a custom styled veneer slab door with horizontal grain, giving this kitchen a contemporary “frameless” look while actually using Full Overlay framed cabinetry. Its minimalistic lines create a simple and clean atmosphere. Designer: Bruce Albert of Alcraft, Inc. Ramsey, NJ Website: http://www.alcraftkitchens.com/ Finish: Chocolate Specie: Maple Overlay: FOLC Doors and Drawers: Custom Slab

Sometimes it makes sense to have two islands in a kitchen, especially in an expansive space. In this California inspired “Open Floor Plan” the double island can have many functions. One of the islands is a waterfall island that features a cooking station. The other has a seating area, a working sink, and a microwave drawer. Also, on the side wall in the room, is a built in hutch with sliding doors for storing those extra accessories. While the cook is working in one space, guests can sit and socialize at the other, leaving a cluster free area for moving around and yet not leave anyone out while talking! The kitchen’s cabinets are done up in our rich Chocolate stain on Maple each adorned in a beautiful light colored counter top to contrast. The doors and drawers are a custom styled veneer slab door with horizontal grain, giving this kitchen a contemporary “frameless” look while actually using Full Overlay framed cabinetry. Its minimalistic lines create a simple and clean atmosphere. Designer: Bruce Albert of Alcraft, Inc. Ramsey, NJ Website: http://www.alcraftkitchens.com/ Finish: Chocolate Specie: Maple Overlay: FOLC Doors and Drawers: Custom Slab

Sometimes it makes sense to have two islands in a kitchen, especially in an expansive space. In this California inspired “Open Floor Plan” the double island can have many functions. One of the islands is a waterfall island that features a cooking station. The other has a seating area, a working sink, and a microwave drawer. Also, on the side wall in the room, is a built in hutch with sliding doors for storing those extra accessories. While the cook is working in one space, guests can sit and socialize at the other, leaving a cluster free area for moving around and yet not leave anyone out while talking! The kitchen’s cabinets are done up in our rich Chocolate stain on Maple each adorned in a beautiful light colored counter top to contrast. The doors and drawers are a custom styled veneer slab door with horizontal grain, giving this kitchen a contemporary “frameless” look while actually using Full Overlay framed cabinetry. Its minimalistic lines create a simple and clean atmosphere. Designer: Bruce Albert of Alcraft, Inc. Ramsey, NJ Website: http://www.alcraftkitchens.com/ Finish: Chocolate Specie: Maple Overlay: FOLC Doors and Drawers: Custom Slab

Sometimes it makes sense to have two islands in a kitchen, especially in an expansive space. In this California inspired “Open Floor Plan” the double island can have many functions. One of the islands is a waterfall island that features a cooking station. The other has a seating area, a working sink, and a microwave drawer. Also, on the side wall in the room, is a built in hutch with sliding doors for storing those extra accessories. While the cook is working in one space, guests can sit and socialize at the other, leaving a cluster free area for moving around and yet not leave anyone out while talking! The kitchen’s cabinets are done up in our rich Chocolate stain on Maple each adorned in a beautiful light colored counter top to contrast. The doors and drawers are a custom styled veneer slab door with horizontal grain, giving this kitchen a contemporary “frameless” look while actually using Full Overlay framed cabinetry. Its minimalistic lines create a simple and clean atmosphere. Designer: Bruce Albert of Alcraft, Inc. Ramsey, NJ Website: http://www.alcraftkitchens.com/ Finish: Chocolate Specie: Maple Overlay: FOLC Doors and Drawers: Custom Slab

An update to a dated 80s bath using high quality custom cabinetry, silestone quartz countertop, accent tile and Kohler fixtures. Cabinets by Dura Supreme, Silestone Quartz countertops, basketweave tile purchased through Prosource Marietta, Design By Kandrac & Kole, renovation by Highland Design Gallery and photo credit Emily Followill

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Enclosed kitchen - large cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Diego with shaker cabinets, an island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Aaron Bailey
Example of a farmhouse galley open concept kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.

Kitchen Design by Cabinets by Design LLC http://www.houzz.com/pro/cabinetsbydesigniowa

Stunning kitchen remodel and update by Haven Design and Construction! We painted the island and insets of the upper cabinets in a satin lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's 2133-10 "Onyx, and the perimeter cabinets in Sherwin Williams' SW 7005 "Pure White". Photo by Matthew Niemann

Bruce Cole Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage white tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor and gray floor alcove shower remodel with white walls and a hinged shower door

Stunning kitchen remodel and update by Haven Design and Construction! We painted the island and range hood in a satin lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's 2133-10 "Onyx, and the perimeter cabinets in Sherwin Williams' SW 7005 "Pure White". Photo by Matthew Niemann

This Wauwatosa Georgian Colonial home was in need of a kitchen remodel to that stayed true to the style of the home while blending in with the other recent updates made to the home. The previous kitchen had a broken stove, inefficient storage, high maintenance finishes, and lacked the simplicity that the clients wanted. Now after the remodel there is improved circulation into the dinette for entertaining family and friends. Lighting was vastly improved and now highlights the coffered ceiling, subway tile backsplash, and cabinetry. The clean look of the full overlay white Plato cabinetry allows for a contrast with the Verde Peacock Lite granite countertops. A 36″ Thermador cooktop and GE appliances provide for an updated stainless look and a kitchen ready for cooking. The Ebony stained maple hardwood flooring adds the final soft touch for an updated kitchen in 2015.

Mudroom - rustic medium tone wood floor mudroom idea in Raleigh with beige walls

To obtain sources, copy and paste this link into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-the-extraordinary-remodel-of-an-ordinary-custom-builder-home / Photographer, Tori Aston

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

A reach-in closet - one of our specialties - works hard to store many of our most important possessions and with one of our custom closet organizers, you can literally double your storage. Most reach-in closets start with a single hanging rod and shelf above it. Imagine adding multiple rods, custom-built trays, shelving, and cabinets that will utilize even the hard-to-reach areas behind the walls. Your closet organizer system will have plenty of space for your shoes, accessories, laundry, and valuables. We can do that, and more. Please browse our gallery of custom closet organizers and start visualizing ideas for your own closet, and let your designer know which ones appeal to you the most. Have fun and keep in mind – this is just the beginning of all the storage solutions and customization we offer.

Bi Fold doors conveniently hide away toaster and Kitchen Aid mixer. It's not often that you can take advantage of a lake view out in the suburbs of Chicago. This previously closed off kitchen now features an updated design with a great sightlines of the marvelous backyard landscape. The PB Kitchens Design team eliminated the formal eating area and instead, created an island with four spaces for seating, a second sink, and an abundance of storage. The outdoors is brought in via the large new windows and the earthy grey cabinet colors. Project specs: Cabinets by Signature Custom Cabinetry. The island features a Peruvian walnut island top from Grothouse Lumber. Dark granite countertop on the perimeter cabinetry. Quarter sawn white oak is used on the perimeter and island cabinets. Both are stained a weathered grey with the island a darker shade. Peruvian walnut island top from Grothouse Lumber are signature elements in this transitional kitchen.

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.