Kathryn Lair
Trendy open concept living room photo in Dallas

A Vermont second home renovation used for an active family who skis. Photos by Matthew Niemann Photography.
Trendy 3/4 gray floor bathroom photo in Dallas with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

Coastal breakfast nook in organic hues and blue fabrics to create a laid back beach vibe.
Example of a beach style light wood floor and shiplap wall breakfast nook design in Boston with blue walls

Barbara Ries
Inspiration for a traditional partial sun stone garden path in San Francisco with a pergola.

Recessed panel runs the length of the counter to create a finished look and to hide the dog den from guests. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, matchstick tile backsplash, a peninsula, gray countertops and soapstone countertops

Matthew Niemann Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom remodel in Austin with beige walls

Doug Hill Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet remodel in Los Angeles with white cabinets and open cabinets

The brick found in the backsplash and island was chosen for its sympathetic materiality that is forceful enough to blend in with the native steel, while the bold, fine grain Zebra wood cabinetry coincides nicely with the concrete floors without being too ostentatious. Photo Credit: Mark Woods

Living room - large rustic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Denver with beige walls, a stone fireplace, no tv and a standard fireplace

These clients retained MMI to assist with a full renovation of the 1st floor following the Harvey Flood. With 4 feet of water in their home, we worked tirelessly to put the home back in working order. While Harvey served our city lemons, we took the opportunity to make lemonade. The kitchen was expanded to accommodate seating at the island and a butler's pantry. A lovely free-standing tub replaced the former Jacuzzi drop-in and the shower was enlarged to take advantage of the expansive master bathroom. Finally, the fireplace was extended to the two-story ceiling to accommodate the TV over the mantel. While we were able to salvage much of the existing slate flooring, the overall color scheme was updated to reflect current trends and a desire for a fresh look and feel. As with our other Harvey projects, our proudest moments were seeing the family move back in to their beautifully renovated home.

We choose to highlight this project because even though it is a more traditional design style its light neutral color palette represents the beach lifestyle of the south bay. Our relationship with this family started when they attended one of our complimentary educational seminars to learn more about the design / build approach to remodeling. They had been working with an architect and were having trouble getting their vision to translate to the plans. They were looking to add on to their south Redondo home in a manner that would allow for seamless transition between their indoor and outdoor space. Design / Build ended up to be the perfect solution to their remodeling need. As the project started coming together and our clients were able to visualize their dream, they trusted us to add the adjacent bathroom remodel as a finishing touch. In keeping with our light and warm palette we selected ocean blue travertine for the floor and installed a complimentary tile wainscot. The tile wainscot is comprised of hand-made ceramic crackle tile accented with Lunada Bay Selenium Silk blend glass mosaic tile. However the piéce de résistance is the frameless shower enclosure with a wave cut top.

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Other for summer.

Elegant kids' white tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

Black and white trim and warm gray walls create transitional style in a small-space living room.
Living room - small transitional laminate floor and brown floor living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large mountain style l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Charleston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, dark wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Designer: Kristin Petro; Photographer: kellyallison photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic u-shaped porcelain tile and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and slate backsplash