I love the simplicity of this large 2 over 2 window in this industrial-inspired kitchen.

Waterfall counters needn't be relegated to strictly modern spaces. The mix of contemporary and traditional elements in this kitchen work together fluidly to give the room a timeless appeal.

The waterfall counter in the foreground is made from a natural limestone usually called Indus Gold. Limestone shares a lot of the finicky characteristics of marble, so if you're concerned about marble's patina, don't consider limestone.However, if you like the idea of a stone that will show its age, limestone's a terrific option.

Valerie knows that light is very important, and this large window in the kitchen brings in a great deal of natural light. She also used a mix of open shelving, cabinetry with solid doors and glass fronts (near the ceiling) to keep the kitchen looking open and bright.

Add a window. The addition of one simple window can be completed for relatively little hassle and cost. Look to the rooms that get the highest usage, and consider what natural light will do for the space (and your electricity bill).

No decroative architectural details at all? No worries! The dark-painted panes give the molding- and casing-free windows a sense of depth, not to mention architectural interest.

Most of the time, your wood countertops are just that — countertops. You should use a cutting board to protect your wood countertop or you'll end up with cut marks all over it. But if you want the warmth of wood and the functionality of a commercial food prep area, then consider a large butcher block as a portion of your countertop. Tip: If you'd like to chop your vegetables directly on your counterop, use mineral oil, which is safe for food. Olive oil or corn oil on your countertop can become rancid.

Kitchen designer Robin Amorello says that thick butcher block countertops, like this one in a contemporary loft kitchen, should be used for what they're intended: rolling pie dough, chopping and cutting vegetables and other ingredients, and other daily tasks."Kitchens need functioning work surfaces," she says. If you really want to keep your surface from getting completely worn, she recommends keeping a portable cutting board handy.

butcher block detail

Pretty colors

Cabinets

Contemporary/modern

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Clean simple neutral

limestone countertop

Love the huge chunk of butcher block creating a chopping area

Dark gray cupboards and windows with light countertops

Another great pic

wood island

perfect

huge chopping block w/in counter.

another view

limestone counter

Butcher block

Island

Same wood floor

Mesa de marmol

window

wood floor

Nice

Window, butcher block, everything, light fixture

Cocina

giant butcher block on counter is cool

Like floor color

Cocina

Nice waterfall island

Chopping block

materials, color, layout butcher block waterfall island cabinet color - full height

countertop/kitchen

like the color of the cabinets

Doors

Nice blended kitchen

Counter

waterfall edge and butcher block

cabinets w/glass uppers & island material

counter

waterfall cabinet

brownish grey cabinets to compliment flagstone and concrete- possibility

Cabinets

Big cutting board area Drawers below it Window

Nice

Grey with light wood

Window/

Door Hardware

shelf with picture and wine glasses

Variety of materials

Dream kitchen

Kitchen

gerry

countertop edge frame like detail

bois bloc dboucher

Love the butcher block in the back

counter top. 45

Drywall return

Wood floor

armário

waterfall counter

Window - match with walk out from dining window ?

Chopping Block inlay, love this

photos in kitchen

window

onyx Waterfall island

Tom da pedra

Madronal

This is the look I was thinking for your island. Having it done in a walnut and then having a light counter run all the way down the sides.

Colours nice and warm

Cutting board

butcher block

Butcher block with stone

Kitchen

Butcher block

Waterfal counter and color!

Shelf, with the wine glasses & pic.

butcherblock

Chopper

Oven, wedding photo placement, materials used

Wrap around island

Wood

Counter

חיפוי של שיש על העץ באי וגם הכיור פולש על העץ

Shelves

cabinet color

sharp

Counter

butcher block as part of counter

Small butcher block

Dream kitchen

Window black with natural wood counter

countertops

FLOATING SHELF; color of counter

butcher block set in

Love mixture of materials

Like materials.

Colours

2tone

burlwood

Brown marble

Flooring

Love the combination of materials, the wood cutting board and the marble

Gris et brun

divided lights w/dark frames & large panes

Countertop edging

Like these waterfall looks

Shelf

Like the floors

Chopping block w cupboard

Like the colour of the bench top.

such cool kitchen

Counter

Floor

Butcher block

Butcher block

feels complete

Mix of countertop materials and designated work spaces

Built in cutting board

Granite tops

chopping block

Kitchen

wood counter tops and butcher block cutting board

floor color

butcher block portion

Counter color

Cream and grey kitchen

like the wood counters and the gray cabinets. the colour of the wall is also quite nice. the black windows are harder to do...

Burl countertops for den?

Colors

Window

the cabinet color and style

a section of the countertop with butcher block.

Style

Kitchen

butcher block front is different and neat

Cabinets

Eating bar

Granite color

warm wood and golden solid stone countertops

Floor

Well balanced design with great attention to detail

another view of first pic, vintage window, wooden cutting board

travertin plate in the kitchen

Simple cabinet. Color

Color of wood floor & conner tops

Counter end

Kitche

butcher block

dark cabinets,

portion of counter butcher block

Warmth

Style

style and colors

Gray cabinets

Countertops

Built in chopping board

Thickness of the marble island

Butcher block as part of countertops

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Kitchen

Wood top

floor is perfect dont mind the cabinets tho dark and countertop

butcher block, window

Benches

Gray cabinets?

butcher block

concrete counter top

Material Massings are beautiful and well done

The use of wood. Flooring and vountertops

Madera

Top layer

waterfall counter

Like the whole look- counters too

Cool counter butcher block

Cabinets

Dark cab light butcher block still works with cherry wood floors

Countertops

Cuadro

Multiple textures with the simple lines. Calming color pallet, subtle and beautiful.

Waterfall counter

Hmmm!!!

Woodblocl

Butcher block and black frame windows

countertops and cabinets

Dark painted window panes

Wood

Boos

Butcher block area

Wood counter

Kitchen looks cool