The center of this sanctuary features a dynamic geometric canopy bed reaching toward the ten foot ceilings. The bed is flanked by stylish modern pendant lights that hang above lacquered floating nightstands. Tucked under each nightstand is an eclectic treasure adding a touch of individual style. Pastel pinks, blues, greens, and purples adorn the bed as pillows in lush velvets and textured linens, each fabricated in a unique shape, creating a playful rhythm. A luxurious white fur blanket sits at the foot of the bed and flows onto the lavender suede settee. A collection of custom marble and metal stools play on the geometry of the canopy and offer a place to rest a book or glass of wine. The ceiling, painted in a delicate high gloss turquoise hue helps to bring the height of the room down and at the same time it refracts the light of the crystal center flush mount across the space.

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Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door and a white front door.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and no fireplace.

Like most of our projects, we can't gush about this reno—a new kitchen and mudroom, ensuite closet and pantry—without gushing about the people who live there. The best projects, we always say, are the ones in which client, contractor and design team are all present throughout, conception to completion, each bringing their particular expertise to the table and forming a cohesive, trustworthy team that is mutually invested in a smooth and successful process. They listen to each other, give the benefit of the doubt to each other, do what they say they'll do. This project exemplified that kind of team, and it shows in the results. Most obvious is the opening up of the kitchen to the dining room, decompartmentalizing somewhat a century-old bungalow that was originally quite purposefully compartmentalized. As a result, the kitchen had to become a place one wanted to see clear through from the front door. Inset cabinets and carefully selected details make the functional heart of the house equal in elegance to the more "public" gathering spaces, with their craftsman depth and detail. An old back porch was converted to interior space, creating a mudroom and a much-needed ensuite walk-in closet. A new, larger deck went on: Phase One of an extensive design for outdoor living, that we all hope will be realized over the next few years. Finally, a duplicative back stairwell was repurposed into a walk-in pantry. Modernizing often means opening spaces up for more casual living and entertaining, and/or making better use of dead space. In this re-conceptualized old house, we did all of that, creating a back-of-the-house that is now bright and cheerful and new, while carefully incorporating meaningful vintage and personal elements. The best result of all: the clients are thrilled. And everyone who went in to the project came out of it friends. Contractor: Stumpner Building Services Cabinetry: Stoll’s Woodworking Photographer: Gina Rogers

Stuart Jones Photograph
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Crazy about hexagons. This is a perfect blend of a classic yet contemporary kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Interior Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.

From Kitchen to Living Room. We do that.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

This kitchen has a large island and plenty of cabinet storage. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Portland with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, beige splashback, black appliances and a peninsula.

La cuisine dessinée aussi par l'architecte se veux simple, sobre, et efficace. Le fond de cuisine en CP Chênne s'accorde avec le plan de travail de l'ilot central en chêne massif. Le faux plafond atypique est en tasseau de CP bouleau. @Johnathan le toublon

Design ideas for a mid-sized eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink and with island.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ian Coleman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.