Wilshire Kitchen, Portland (Photo: Matt Niebuhr)

Breakfast nook--After. A custom built-in bench (cherry, like the cabinetry) works well for eat-in breakfasts. Period reproduction lighting, Deco pulls, and a custom formica table root the kitchen to the origins of the home. All photos by Matt Niebuhr. www.mattniebuhr.com

Cardiff Family Kitchen

LJS Design Inc

This Cardiff Family Kitchen is designed to be a fun central meeting place for many of the days activities. The french doors give everyone direct access to the exterior patio and ocean breezes. while the large picture window overlooks a more intimate patio that holds the spa. The large chefs range serves to be flexible enough to prepare large dinners for entertaining many or everyday family dinners. The center prep island counter suits this floor plan well as it redirects traffic out of the cooking zone while keeping everyone close enough for conversation.

Kitchen

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Photographs by Sophie Piesse
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Deschutes House

FINNE Architects

Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Rich Texture of Stone Backsplash Sets the Tone for a Kitchen of Color and Character - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Ellentuck Interiors

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Seattle with recycled glass countertops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Miami Kitchen Reno

maracamama

Martha Yunis
Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Deschutes House

FINNE Architects

Benjamin Benschneider
Example of a mid-sized minimalist galley light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Rooftop Condo

Deep River Partners

Photo: Mark Heffron
Example of a trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, black backsplash and metal backsplash

Village Park Eco Home

BGI Design

This galley sink is a cook's dream! Any board or bowl imaginable comes as an integrated piece so that cooking and serving are easy. Placed in front of the window with a park nearby, this is the perfect location for the sink. The countertops are made from recycled glass bottles and have specs of blue/green in them, perfectly enhanced by the glass backsplash. Michael Hunter Photography

Contemporary Kitchen

Example of a trendy galley kitchen design in Portland with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, recycled glass countertops, blue backsplash, medium tone wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash

West Indies Home on Clearwater Beach

Lindross Remodeling

Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

New Project

Helen Jancik Unlimited

Example of a large urban l-shaped beige floor open concept kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mill Valley Addition and Remodel

Sarah Zimmerman Architect

Custom kitchen with wolf and subzero appliances, Icestone counters, glass tile backsplashes, custom cabinets, Sun tunnel skylights, recessed LED lighting

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Lots of Texture and Character - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Bethesda Zero

Meditch Murphey Architects

Anice Hoachlander
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Swampscott Waterfront

APEX Carpentry LLC

A beautiful match of the glass backsplash with a Quartzite natural stone countertop, made from sandstone, for the chef in the kitchen.
Huge transitional galley slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

New Project

Helen Jancik Unlimited

Medfield Kitchen

Claire Queeney Hsu

A kitchen update for an avid cook, this kitchen includes 2 under counter convection ovens, a dedicated baking center, a large farmer's sink and plenty of counter space for cooking preparation for one or more cooks. The large island easily seats four for daily casual meals but also allows this young family plenty of space for arts and crafts activities or buffet serving when entertaining. The baking center counter is set at 30" high to roll out dough easily. Open shelving was included to display the homeowner's many cookbooks and decorations. Photography by Shelly Harrison

Rooftop Condo

Deep River Partners

Photo: Mark Heffron
Example of a trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, black backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen with Recycled Glass Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Ideas

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How can I add more kitchen storage?

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