photo by Stephani Buchman
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Toronto with open cabinets and white cabinets.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a small eclectic separate dining room in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and black floor.

Transitional living room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Bates Masi Architects LLC
Contemporary kitchen in New York with open cabinets, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Ranch style home that was reinvented to create an open floor plan to encompass the kitchen, family room and breakfast room. Original family room was transformed into chic new dining room. Photography by Eric Rorer

Architecture:Chip Webster Architecture Interiors: Kathleen Hay
Design ideas for a large beach style separate dining room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mike Kaskel
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and no island.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Portland with grey walls.

Michael Baxley
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Jeremy Jacobs
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Classic subway tile up around the window. French Bistro Look. Matte black hardware. We removed the wall between the dining room and the kitchen. They did a flat ceiling in the kitchen but did not want to go through the expense or “mess” to scrape the rest of the ceilings on the main floor so we put in the false/decorative beam to split the areas. The false beam and floating shelves were custom made by Leroy. The false beam was not required but it separated the ceiling textures.

Maple stained custom cabinets
Photo of a large contemporary living room in Edmonton with grey walls and no tv.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral kids' bedroom for kids 4-10 years old in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Photography: Jacob Elliott (www.jacobelliott.com)
Mid-sized modern living room in San Francisco with white walls and a standard fireplace.

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Inspiration for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, beige walls and a pedestal sink.

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery