To achieve a bright, light-filled kitchen and maximize the orchard views, a banquette was removed and floor to ceiling windows were added at the bay window. Andrea Rugg Photography

Small trendy marble floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, no island and white countertops

This clean profile, streamlined kitchen embodies today's transitional look. The white painted perimeter cabinetry contrasts the grey stained island, while perfectly blending cool and warm tones.

Kitchen in modern french country home renovation.
Large minimalist dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This bright kitchen features gorgeous white UltraCraft cabinetry and natural wood floors. The island countertop is Mont Blanc honed quartzite with a build-up edge treatment. To contrast, the perimeter countertop is Silver Pearl Leathered granite. All of the elements are tied together in the backsplash which features New Calacatta marble subway tile with a beautiful waterjet mosaic insert over the stove.

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Example of a large trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, window backsplash and an undermount sink

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite countertops and paneled appliances

For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living. The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.

This young couple wanted to maximize their odd kitchen and dining room for entertaining their family and friends. With a separate formal dining space elsewhere, we opted for a more casual kitchen island for working, eating, baking, and having an occasional glass of wine with a friend. We agreed on maintaining the original galley style kitchen floorpan but decided to shift a few appliances in order to improve efficiency. We added a large island allowing for additional storage, seating, and countertop space and then created a dedicated “beverage bar” to house the espresso machine and large wine refrigerator. We had a lot of fun playing with finishes in this space. We layered a mix of “cool” and “warm” tones to create a multi-depth effect which registers as eclectic and pulled together. Interior Design by Bennett Design Co. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Enclosed kitchen - large transitional u-shaped terra-cotta tile enclosed kitchen idea in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The gorgeous "Mont Blanc Leathered" quartzite has a very soft tone and gives the space a quiet elegance!
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Melissa M Mills, Designer by Terri Sears
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped porcelain tile kitchen design in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and glass-front cabinets

This bright and open kitchen has the perfect amount of farmhouse elements and is chic at the same time.
Kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large transitional single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Large farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Pantry in modern french country home renovation.
Kitchen pantry - large modern dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops