Eat-in kitchen - rustic galley eat-in kitchen idea in Other with raised-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Photography: Barry Halkin
Elegant kids' subway tile claw-foot bathtub photo in Philadelphia with a wall-mount sink and blue walls

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

These Accordia Levolor 7/16" Double Cell Light Filtering Shades have a soft, classic look, and their cellular construction provides energy efficiency and beauty. The unique 7/16” cell size is proportional on any size window, small or large. Double cell construction traps more air to keep your home cooler or warmer when needed.

Shown here is the 7 Pc. Hampton Dining Set by Forever Patio (FP-HAM-7DN) in Hampton Chocolate Wicker along with cushions in the color Flagship Ruby.
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Eat-in kitchen - rustic single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and a drop-in sink

Padua Modern Italian Wall Unit by LC Mobili Composition 3 Made in Italy by LC Mobili Padua by LC Mobili is a modern dining and living room furniture collection made in Italy. The Padua collection, consisting of several free-standing furniture pieces, allows to furnish both your living and dining room with modern European design and make your interior look elegant and noble. All the units are made in High Gloss White lacquer and are decorated with serigraphy ornament. This Padua wall unit composition consists of: Two-Door Glass Vitrine, TV Stand (A-version) and Wall Shelf. Curio features glass doors, decorated with serigraphy, and provides with an abundance of exposed storage space for your glassware and collectibles. The TV base features four doors and gives lots of internal storage space for your DVDs and different media devices. All the units can be purchased separately, but have much better look when several items from Padua collection are put together. There is also a Sideboard, Glass Vitrine and TV Stand (b-version) with the help of which you can extend and customize the as shown composition. Features: All units come in High Gloss White finish Some units are decorated with serigraphy ornament The hanging and standing units can be assembled with the opening on the left or the right side (reversible) Light (optional): RGB multicolor LED light supplied with a remote control E1-Class ecological panels, which are made exclusively through a wood recycling process The lacquered structures and front are made of REAL POLISH SCRATCH PROOF LACQUERING, which is both non toxic and non allergenic The starting price is for the Padua Wall Unit Composition 3 as shown in the main picture (Glass Vitrine + TV Stand (A-version) + Wall Shelf). Lights are not included in the price. Dimensions: Wall Unit Composition: W121.7" x D20" x H67" Individual Components TV Stand (A-Version): W74.8" x D20" x H19" TV Stand (B-Version): W78.7" x D20" x H20" (glass shelf load capacity - 65 lbs) Glass Vitrine: W47" x D20" x H56.3">" Standing Unit: W23.6" x D14.2" x H56.7" Hanging Unit: W23.6" x D14.2" x H56.7" Sideboard: W82.7" x D20" x H33.5" Wall Shelf: W62.2" x D7" x H4"

Keechi Creek Builders
Example of a large classic u-shaped travertine floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Complete renovation of kitchen in a historically significant colonial in Pasadena, CA. Kitchen features a vintage Wedgewood stove from the 50's, cork floor, white shaker style cabinets, and painted bead board ceiling. Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Kimberly Dahlen
Large elegant u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Exterior Entreyway of Concrete and Wood house, House 7 House 7, named the "Concrete Village Home", is Cheng Design's seventh custom home project. With inspiration of a "small village" home, this project brings in dwellings of different size and shape that support and intertwine with one another. Featuring a sculpted, concrete geological wall, pleated butterfly roof, and rainwater installations, House 7 exemplifies an interconnectedness and energetic relationship between home and the natural elements. Photography: Matthew Millman

Entryway - traditional dark wood floor and black floor entryway idea in Atlanta with beige walls

The Urbana Eclipse Sectional Set HL-URBN-E-7SECT provides a unique outdoor seating experience, blending modern style and spacious seating to create the perfect outdoor lounge. Shown here in Sunbrella Canvas Charcoal. This set is great for entertaining lots of guests, seating 8 adults comfortably. Its conveniently placed central coffee table and wedge end tables ensures you and your guests can unwind and relax with drinks and snacks that are in easy reach. With its tempered glass tops, flat espresso wicker and minimalist curved design, this set is sure to impress your guests. This set also features quality construction to withstand every season. The rust proof aluminum frames are thick gauged for durability and stability. The wicker is a high quality resin that has been treated to keep its color come rain or shine. The cushions are available in a wide selection of Sunbrella fabrics, the industry leader in fade and mildew resistant outdoor fabrics. With so much style, quality and practicality, this is one sectional set that you do not want to pass up. Set Includes: Four (4) curved love seat sections, two (2) wedge end tables with tempered glass tops, and one (1) circular coffee table with tempered glass top. To customize this set, additional pieces and more are available from the drop-down menu or by viewing its related products.

Casey Fry, photographer
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized traditional master gray tile freestanding bathtub idea in Austin with marble countertops, blue cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Features: Custom Wood Hood with Pull Out Spice Racks, Mantel, Motif, and Corbels; Varied Height Cabinetry; Art for Everyday Turned Posts # F-1; Art for Everyday Corbels # CBL-TCY1, Beadboard; Wood Mullion and Clear Beveled Glass Doors; Bar Area; Double Panel Doors; Coffered Ceiling; Enhancement Window; Art for Everyday Mantels # MTL-A1 and # MTL-A0; Desk Area Cabinets- Main Kitchen: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Seapearl Paint and Glaze; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip Cabinets- Island & Bar Area: Honey Brook Custom in Cherry Wood with Colonial Finish; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip Countertops- Main Kitchen: Golden Beach Granite with Double Pencil Edge Countertops- Island and Bar Area: Golden Beach Granite with Waterfall Edge Kitchen Designer: Tammy Clark Photograph: Kelly Keul Duer

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • View of Exterior Side of Concrete and Wood house, House 7 House 7, named the "Concrete Village Home", is Cheng Design's seventh custom home project. With inspiration of a "small village" home, this project brings in dwellings of different size and shape that support and intertwine with one another. Featuring a sculpted, concrete geological wall, pleated butterfly roof, and rainwater installations, House 7 exemplifies an interconnectedness and energetic relationship between home and the natural elements. Photography: Matthew Millman

The epitome of relaxation, this shower offers the answer to day-time stress! With 6 body sprays, fixed and hand-held shower heads, as well as a rain shower head and steam unit, this homeowner can wash away the tensions of the day. Easy to clean, large-scale porcelain tile walls, along with the pebble shower floor and glass mosaic tiles, add to the ambiance of privacy and luxury.

The apartment is north-facing so we chose a soft yellow for the ceiling to bring in a feeling of warmth and sunlight. The walls are a pale grey, and both colors find their way into the layers of Emily’s abstracted land and sea scape.

Designed by Cameron Snyder, CKD and Julie Lyons. Removing the former wall between the kitchen and dining room to create an open floor plan meant the former powder room tucked in a corner needed to be relocated. Cameron designed a 7' by 6' space framed with curved wall in the middle of the new space to locate the new powder room and it became an instant focal point perfectly located for guests and easily accessible from the kitchen, living and dining room areas. Both the pedestal lavatory and one piece sanagloss toilet are from TOTO Guinevere collection. Faucet is from the Newport Brass-Bevelle series in Polished Nickel with lever handles.