Large transitional open plan dining in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

On the site of an old family summer cottage, nestled on a lake in upstate New York, rests this newly constructed year round residence. The house is designed for two, yet provides plenty of space for adult children and grandchildren to come and visit. The serenity of the lake is captured with an open floor plan, anchored by fireplaces to cozy up to. The public side of the house presents a subdued presence with a courtyard enclosed by three wings of the house. Photo Credit: David Lamb

Rebecca Westover
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Large country mudroom in New York with grey walls, a single front door, medium hardwood floors and a white front door.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Marc Boisclair Kilbane Architecture, built-in cabinets by Wood Expressions Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Photos by Kaity Interiors by Ashley Cole Design Architecture by David Maxam
Large contemporary two-storey white exterior in Grand Rapids with mixed siding and a flat roof.

This kitchen remodel features hand-cast cabinet hardware, custom backsplash tile and beautiful island pendants. Photo: Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, grey splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Photography by Buff Strickland
Photo of a large mediterranean formal living room in Austin with white walls and beige floor.

-The kitchen was isolated but was key to project’s success, as it is the central axis of the first level -The designers renovated the entire lower level to create a configuration that opened the kitchen to every room on lower level, except for the formal dining room -New double islands tripled the previous counter space and doubled previous storage -Six bar stools offer ample seating for casual family meals and entertaining -With a nod to the children, all upholstery in the Kitchen/ Breakfast Room are indoor/outdoor fabrics -Removing & shortening walls between kitchen/family room/informal dining allows views, a total house connection, plus the architectural changes in these adjoining rooms enhances the kitchen experience -Design aesthetic was to keep everything neutral with pops of color and accents of dark elements -Cream cabinetry contrasts with dark stain accents on the island, hood & ceiling beams -Back splash is over-scaled subway tile; pewter cabinetry hardware -Fantasy Brown granite counters have a "leather-ed" finish -The focal point and center of activity now stems from the kitchen – it’s truly the Heart of this Home. Galina Coada Photography

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Photo of a large transitional family room in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The kitchen was updated with new counter tops, a new hood, satin brass pulls, new chandeliers, plumbing fixtures and of course fresh paint. The brass accents on the custom designed bar stools are a great compliment.

Large midcentury open concept family room in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Kitchen with Corona Door Style in Gray Paint with White Glaze from Designer Series
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beige floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography.
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, white walls, no tv, no fireplace and brown floor.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback and brown floor.

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Dino Tonn
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv.