Instead of upper cabinets, which might make this kitchen feel cramped, designers went with a row of large windows. Reclaimed wood beams give focus to the high ceiling.

It's difficult to believe that this was once a living room, but it was. Then designers answered the homeowners' wishes for a larger kitchen and switched up the spaces. Now, tall windows look out onto a marsh and wide walkways make the room easy to work and play in. Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock Semi Gloss; Flooring: Sea Green Quartzite 8x16, The Tile Source; Drawer pulls: Restoration Hardware Duluth Pull in Aged Brass; Island Pendants: Circa Lighting Goodman Large Hanging Lamp in Antique Nickel; Sconces: Circa Lighting Graves Pivoting Sconce; Counter Stools: West Elm Slope Stool in Leather

Brass pulls counter the cool gray-green of this kitchen's drawers. The island is arranged perpendicular to the range for easier flow. Cool corner shelves are a fun storage solution.

The range centered between two windows is the visual focal point in this kitchen. Windows look out onto a pretty marsh. The marsh's gray-greens are brought into the room via the stone floor and cabinetry.

Wine bottles get a home in a charming vintage cabinet, becoming artwork on the kitchen wall.

The lack of upper cabinets adds to the incredibly open feel of this newly renovated kitchen, with its vaulted ceiling and ample natural light. Reclaimed wood beams and a darkened copper range hood are welcome visual anchors.

Drinking glasses are always within easy reach with this fun rack.

A farmhouse sink nestles into the bank of gray-green cabinets. Dishwashers are treated to lovely marsh views.

Brass pulls give a lovely golden glow to the kitchen's gray drawers.

Looking into the kitchen, it's easy to see the design's careful balance with a copper range hood flanked by two symmetrical windows at one end, a central island and rows of reclaimed beams and lighting.

The kitchen's gray paneling hides doors into extra storage. Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock Semi Gloss

This dining room's bamboo chairs pair perfectly with the wooden hutch. A pale blue rug grounds the space in serene color.

Denim blue elements give a down-home, friendly feel to this dining room. Continuing the mood, bamboo chairs and a long, rounded table soften the room's boxy shape.

The dining table's dark wood balances out the bronze chandeliers' brighter tones.