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Inspiration for a large coastal galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island

An open plan kitchen with white shaker cabinets and natural wood island. The upper cabinets have glass doors and frame the window looking into the yard ensuring a light and open feel to the room. marble subway tile and island counter contrasts with the taupe Neolith counter surface. Shiplap detail was repeated on the buffet and island. The buffet is utilized as a serving center for large events. Photo: Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

A spa-like design and feel in this redesigned master bathroom in McLean, Virginia. Designed by Erika Jayne Design + Build, the finishes, fixtures, and accessories all evoke a sense of calm in this bathroom retreat. Warm grays found in the cabinetry and marble are complemented by touches of black accents throughout. A natural fiber rug adds the perfect dose of textural interest to an expansive floor of marble tiles.

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

The U-shaped kitchen features a peninsula for extra countertop prep space and a "hidden" cabinet-panel dishwasher. The new, sliding glass doors flood warm light into the breakfast area, creating a cozy spot for morning coffee. A cabinetry-style pantry is tucked into a formerly unused wall void at the far left, adding extra storage space that our clients have always desired.

Classic kitchen in a charming neighborhood. Traditional styling fit the architecture of the home. This was a whole house renovation that spanned the course of a year.

Traditional white marble New England kitchen with walnut wood island and bronze fixtures for added warmth. Photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and wood countertops

A family completes their major renovation in Newtown,Bucks County with this stunning crisp and casual dream kitchen. Photo credit: Joe Kyle
Inspiration for a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a huge beach style single-wall light wood floor, beige floor and wood ceiling open concept kitchen design in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - transitional u-shaped light wood floor and white floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Enclosed kitchen - huge traditional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash and white countertops

Large minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

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Eat-in kitchen - contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with paneled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white backsplash and marble backsplash

Transitional kitchen photo in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops