Kitchen Remodel Contemporary Kitchen, San Francisco

A 30-inch sink has a built-in cutting board and strainer, making it an extra work space. "The bigger the sink, the better," he says. "And I've never liked two compartments — use tubs and strainers if you want to compartmentalize the sink. The sink should be able to fit the oven racks, exhaust hood filters, and refrigerator shelves for cleaning."Heath Ceramics, cheerful oil paintings from a friend in New Mexico, and art by Alex Garcia set the tone. The gray flooring, white counters, ceiling, cabinetry, avocado doorway, and magenta bench outside were chosen to reflect on these pieces.Wall mounted lights, Leucos; wall clock, Propeller Modern; floor, Forbo Marmoleum; dishwasher: Miele 18" Slimline, sink, Julien; faucet, THG; floormat: Chilewich

Walkway and FlowNote your entrances and exits when determining your layout. "Exits and entrances can really wreak havoc on an efficient layout," says McKinney. "We work hard to organize circulation to give a cook some dedicated workspace out of the general circulation flow."

8.4m2 kitchen by Justrich Design

Wall lights, shine both up and down, kind of industrial look, nice mix with the rest of the kitchen. Yellow plywood cabinets.

Sconces up light as well as down.