Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Denver with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

In an article titled "Think Color in 2014," Realtor Magazine shares top #trends in #homedesign such as gray tone cabinets and transitional styles with clean straight lines. Shown: Diamond's Breman style cabinets in Cloud finish. For complete article visit http://www.masterbrand.com/news/2014/140115-cabinet-color-and-design-trends-realtor-magazine

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

http://www.billfryconstruction.com/portfolio/los-altos-home-remodeling/index.html The black walnut custom kitchen island was crafted in our own artisanal custom cabinetry shop. The white cabinets were made by one of our partner cabinet shops. Wm. H. Fry Construction Company created the detailed schematics for building the custom kitchen cabinets. This is a homeowner-designed kitchen. The Wm. H. Fry Construction Company provides unparalleled service and flexibility in building your kitchen or any project that includes custom cabinetry. This kitchen is featured on Profiles in Quality PureBond (formaldehyde-free technology)

Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Denver with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

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Example of a large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Mid-sized cottage galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, ceramic backsplash, an island, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This kitchen was fabricated by Lapptops and the cabinets were done by King's Woodwork! http://lapptops.net/ This kitchen features Calacatta marble with a polished finish on the island. The surrounding countertops are absolute black granite with a honed finish. This kitchen is so clean and bright! Search "calacatta" or "black", see variations of this marble & granite, or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material. Understanding Marble: Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface. Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches. If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one. It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up. Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways. We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project. We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection! See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection: http://www.stoneaction.com

View of the kitchen from the great room, across the over-sized kitchen island. The island is finished in a Brazilian Quartzite called Sea Pearl and has a nice overhang for eating or just to chat during food prep. We also have a roomy farmhouse sink in the island.

Photos by Emily Gilbert
Mid-sized country galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, ceramic backsplash, an island, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets and laminate countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

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Large mountain style u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Large arts and crafts l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash and an island

Kitchen - coastal medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

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Example of a large classic galley terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen design in Other with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, white appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Other with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, gray backsplash and black appliances