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Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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Example of a classic bathroom design in Austin with a niche

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Bedroom - contemporary bedroom idea in Tampa with beige walls

Ken Vaughan
Enclosed kitchen - small southwestern single-wall porcelain tile enclosed kitchen idea in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Ann Sacks Luxe Tile in A San Diego Master Suite - designed by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and terra-cotta tile terra-cotta tile bathroom remodel in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and dark wood cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized look-out carpeted basement remodel in Chicago with beige walls

Ed Russell Photography
Mid-sized elegant galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Hardwood Flooring installed, stained and finished by City Interior Decoration in a new private residence located in Kings Point, NY.
Example of a large country wooden straight open staircase design in New York

Transitional kitchen photo in Austin

Example of a classic home office design in Cleveland

Inspiration for a rustic kitchen remodel in Burlington

Richard Leo Johnson
Alcove shower - traditional dark wood floor alcove shower idea in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub and beige walls

Whit Preston
Kitchen - mid-sized 1950s galley terrazzo floor kitchen idea in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash and an island

Chesapeake Pearl Oversize Tumbled brick with White mortar. photo by Pine Hall Brick Company
Traditional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Other

Example of a large tuscan master beige tile and ceramic tile travertine floor and beige floor bathroom design in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

They say lively conversation is the spice of life. And we are talking kitchens – so if open floor plans are de rigueur, and guests gravitate to the kitchen, why is it so difficult to have a multi-person conversation while sitting? Eating islands (and peninsulas) are in vogue for good reason: we spend most of our time in the kitchen socializing while we prep and cook. The problem is that when seated in a row, one can usually only see the person to either side. The guest on either side of your immediate neighbor is left out. Changing that straight line to convex has several effects, not the least of which is livelier conversation. The shape adds to the circumference, providing more personal space for all seated, while not intruding too much (often not more than eight inches); a gentle curve permits all guests to see each other with a nod of the head. Curves tend to soften objects, so a convex island adds a feeling of sensuality. Photography ©2014 Adam Gibson

Luke Gibson
Example of a minimalist home design design in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept vinyl floor and beige floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
1950s open concept light wood floor living room photo in Seattle with a tile fireplace, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige walls