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No whiteware here. In this moody apartment in Berlin, multi-toned charcoal gray subway tiles make up the backsplash, which contrasts with the pop of rosy color on the kitchen cabinets.

This lovely kitchen features laminate cabinets by Danish brand Reform.

9. Increasing Functionality in Larger Kitchens If you have ample floor space and entertain frequently, consider including a butler’s pantry—a utility area for preparing food and cleaning up.

“You can get a really nice cross-breeze,” says Debbi Gibbs of her home, situated to capitalize on its lakefront parcel. “If you open the sliding doors on both sides you really feel like the whole house is open.”

Now, the kitchen/dining room accesses a new protected deck area.

The new windows echo the style of the old ones while providing improved energy efficiency. The wood trim syncs with the new casework elsewhere in the home.

The sectional is from Dellarobbia, and the leather chair is the Toro Lounge Chair from Blu Dot. Annie Wise sourced the rugs and accent pillows.

Sticking to simple furnishings is a key element in infusing a Scandinavian vibe into your interiors.

"The house meets all the requirements for being a Greenbuilt Home,

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design updated a split-level ranch house in Portland by introducing a clean white palette and vintage furnishings.

At a 1954 midcentury home in the West hills of Portland, Penny Black Interiors deftly updated the residence with standout cabinetry, carefully-selected tile, and wallpaper galore. The renovation balanced preserving the home's innate character and updating its function for modern life.

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