Photo: Karen Melvin

Interior design: Unknown Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography

The large island with butcher block countertop is inviting for any occasion.

Clean, simple, uncluttered. This elegant oak and hand-painted kitchen features an understated bevelled door detail which lends the room a classic, timeless style. The layout flows around the central island which houses a built-in wine cooler and has a circular prep sink at one end balanced by a larger, circular solid oak dining area at the other. These curves complement the two arched doorways at the far end of the room, filling the space with light. Plenty of storage has been provided thanks to a traditional larder with oak interiors and twin double-door butler cupboards. Finishing touches include Miele appliances, quartz worktops with a profiled edge detail, a mirrored glass splashback and polished stainless steel handles.

Photography by: Jamie Padgett

Photographer Frank Paul Perez

The kitchen was carefully designed to maximize utility within a relatively small space, with cabinets matching an existing pantry that was preserved. Photo by Anthony Tieuli

Kitchen Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by Tony Lopez

We routed gap joints into the cabinet doors and end panels on this island to create a simple but timeless look. Photo By: Deborah Scannell

Traditional with an eclectic twist, this historic Queen Anne home is highly personalized without losing its roots. Full of pops of teal and red amidst a background of textured neutrals, this home is a careful balance of warm grays and blacks set against bright whites, color and natural woods. Designed with kids in mind, this home is both beautiful and durable -- a highly curated space ready to stand the test of time.

Architect: Peninsula Architects, Peninsula OH Location: Akron, OH Photographer: Scott Pease