Trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Cesar Rubio
Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

A soft subtle Toasted Antique finish gives Aristokraft Cabinetry's Durham its distinguished, enduring character that adds an effortless grace to any room. Shown here against light oak floors and dark gray countertop.

Sandy Agrafiotis
Eat-in kitchen - traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with light wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jaine Beiles
Eat-in kitchen - small cottage u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and soapstone countertops

Nat Rea
Mid-sized beach style medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jon DeCola _ photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances and an island

Photo by David Wakely
Inspiration for a rustic light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, no island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

A minimalist approach with white countertops and table was used throughout as a cool counterpart to the warm wood floor and cabinetry.
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Converted from an existing Tuff Shed garage, the Beech Haus ADU welcomes short stay guests in the heart of the bustling Williams Corridor neighborhood. Natural light dominates this self-contained unit, with windows on all sides, yet maintains privacy from the primary unit. Double pocket doors between the Living and Bedroom areas offer spatial flexibility to accommodate a variety of guests and preferences. And the open vaulted ceiling makes the space feel airy and interconnected, with a playful nod to its origin as a truss-framed garage. A play on the words Beach House, we approached this space as if it were a cottage on the coast. Durable and functional, with simplicity of form, this home away from home is cozied with curated treasures and accents. We like to personify it as a vacationer: breezy, lively, and carefree.

Photos: Matthew Bolt Graphic Design Cabinetry by Classic Kitchens of Charleston
Example of a beach style eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood countertops, metallic backsplash and metal backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized trendy limestone floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

photos by Steve Chenn
Example of a large classic dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a double-bowl sink

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Dan Farmer
Eat-in kitchen - country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island