Preparing my cocoon

In the near furture we are going to build a home of our own (excitement and glee sounds streaming through my mind!).  And the one place I want to begin my design nucleous is in the kitchen.  I think I have narrowed down much of my design choices..

• Dark large plank wood floors
• Black pane windows (as big as the builder will allow)
• White walls (until we are bold enough to try other options)
• Paint grade doors (black I think)
• White moldings

Sound boring?  I know, as I read it I feel the same way, but it's how I use it, as a base to show off the things that will really matter in our home.  I want it to be timeless & with all my many moods of home decor a constant background will make it beautiful.

Where I am perplexed though is the bathroom floors.  Should I keep the wood floors flowing into them or be more savvy with a slate or other natural stone?  I prefer natural surfaces versus a man made but there are so many great & affordable options these days to be to quick to rule that out.. in my findings thus far a smooth slate is what excites me the most, plus with a young family and wear and tear it will recieve it may be the better choice.

Back to the kitchen.. I think I like a white kitchen, you want it to feel clean and sanitary and white is that classic clean look.  I would like to include a butcher block, carrerra marble {as long as I'm brave to the stains etc..}, and unique {possibly brass} hardware most likley a stainless steel again sanitary finish.

Here are some pictures I've collected on pinterest that are apart of my happy place.

{I love the windows and overall simplicity this room has. 

It gives my white kitchen a run for the money..stainless steel cupboards is another great idea}

{rustic yet modern and organized..}

{I have admired countertops that continue down the side}

{a great show off and use of space to have the bakers rack to the ceiling}

I am on the hunt and still gathering ideas..

What is on your homes dream list?