Example of a cottage light wood floor kitchen design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Miami

Ben Benschneider
Example of a large transitional master beige tile limestone floor bathroom design in Seattle with an undermount sink and marble countertops

Randy Colwell
Kitchen - large mediterranean u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, stone tile backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a timeless open concept dark wood floor family room remodel in DC Metro with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, red backsplash, brick backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Detroit

Mike Kaskel
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

Home office and nook looking into the backyard. Photo by Olga Soboleva
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a large transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Kitchen area. We vaulted the ceiling in the kitchen during the renovation. Cabinets are Kraftmaid Sonata Maple in Canvas with a Cocoa glaze. Island is Kraftmaid Sonata Cherry in Kaffe with a John Boos maple butcher block countertop. Countertops are Brazilian Dream quartzite. Backsplash is white matte arabesque mosaic porcelain tile with Laticrete SpectraLOCK Premium Epoxy Grout in white with a Mother of Pearl "dazzle." Range and microwave by Viking. Refrigeration by SubZero. Dishwasher by Bosch. Sink by Kohler. Stainless steel fixtures by Mirabelle. Sink pendant is Z-Lite 2114MP-BRZ-SBRZ Riviera Large Pendant in bronze. Floors are solid Brazilian Cherry hardwood.

Beach style formal and enclosed light wood floor living room photo in Houston with white walls and no tv

Coastal modern renovation with interior design and listing by Broker and Designer Jessica Koltun. Features: woven chandelier pendants, tropical, island flair, black tile bedrosians cloe backsplash, white shaker cabinets, custom white and wood hood, wood and zellige square tile fireplace, open living room and kitchen concept, california contemporary, quartz countertops, gold hardware, gold faucet, pot filler, built-ins, nook, counter bar seating stools, paneling, windows in kitchen, shiplap

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Example of an ornate mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub design in Minneapolis with white walls

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

The backsplash tile was accented over the cooktop by changing the layout to a herringbone pattern and surrounding the design with a ceramic chair rail molding to match. The Kohler Artifacts Pot Filler was used to make filling large pots easier. Erin Little Photography

Photo credit: Paul Stoppi The master bathroom of the Ocean Palms condominium in Hollywood, FL
Example of a large transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor bathroom design in Miami with white walls, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and a one-piece toilet

Photographer: Paul Stoppi
Example of a huge minimalist l-shaped marble floor eat-in kitchen design in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island