Huge transitional u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design Statement: My design challenge was to create and build a new ultra modern kitchen with a futuristic flare. This state of the art kitchen was to be equipped with an ample amount of usable storage and a better view of the outside while balancing design and function. Some of the project goals were to include the following; a multi-level island with seating for four people, dramatic use of lighting, state of the art appliances, a generous view of the outside and last but not least, to create a kitchen space that looks like no other...”The WOW Factor”. This challenging project was a completely new design and full renovation. The existing kitchen was outdated and in desperate need help. My new design required me to remove existing walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electric…a complete demolition. My job functions were to be the interior designer, GC, electrician and a laborer. Construction and Design The existing kitchen had one small window in it like many kitchens. The main difficulty was…how to create more windows while gaining more cabinet storage. As a designer, our clients require us to think out of the box and give them something that they may have never dreamed of. I did just that. I created two 8’ glass backsplashes (with no visible supports) on the corner of the house. This was not easy task, engineering of massive blind headers and lam beams were used to support the load of the new floating walls. A generous amount of 48” high wall cabinets flank the new walls and appear floating in air seamlessly above the glass backsplash. Technology and Design The dramatic use of the latest in LED lighting was used. From color changing accent lights, high powered multi-directional spot lights, decorative soffit lights, under cabinet and above cabinet LED tape lights…all to be controlled from wall panels or mobile devises. A built-in ipad also controls not only the lighting, but a climate controlled thermostat, house wide music streaming with individually controlled zones, alarm system, video surveillance system and door bell. Materials and design Large amounts of glass and gloss; glass backsplash, iridescent glass tiles, raised glass island counter top, Quartz counter top with iridescent glass chips infused in it. 24” x 24” high polished porcelain tile flooring to give the appearance of water or glass. The custom cabinets are high gloss lacquer with a metallic fleck. All doors and drawers are Blum soft-close. The result is an ultra sleek and highly sophisticated design. Appliances and design All appliances were chosen for the ultimate in sleekness. These appliances include: a 48” built-in custom paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer, a built-in Miele dishwasher that is so quiet that it shoots a red led light on the floor to let you know that its on., a 36” Miele induction cook top and a built-in 200 bottle wine cooler. Some other cool features are the led kitchen faucet that changes color based on the water temperature. A stainless and glass wall hood with led lights. All duct work was built into the stainless steel toe kicks and grooves were cut into it to release airflow. Photography by Mark Oser

Dino Tonn
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and two islands

Photos by John Rider- Large kitchen island with beautiful Patagonia slab countertops bordered with Absolute black granite. Backsplash is a glass subway tile.

Sean Raneri
Inspiration for a small timeless galley porcelain tile and black floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Modern Satin Nickel Kitchen Pendant
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped ceramic tile enclosed kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, white appliances and an island

Stephanie Wiley Photography
Mid-sized trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

We completely gut renovated this pre-war Tribeca apartment but kept some of it's charm and history in tact! The building, which was built in the early 1900's, was home to different executive office operations and the original hallways had a beautiful and intricate mosaic floor pattern. To that point we decided to preserve the existing mosaic flooring and incorporate it into the new design. The open concept kitchen with cantilevered dining table top keeps the area feeling light and bright, casual and not stuffy. Additionally, the custom designed swing arm pendant light helps marry the dining table top area to that of the island. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/pre-war-tribeca-apartment-made-modern/

Design Statement: My design challenge was to create and build a new ultra modern kitchen with a futuristic flare. This state of the art kitchen was to be equipped with an ample amount of usable storage and a better view of the outside while balancing design and function. Some of the project goals were to include the following; a multi-level island with seating for four people, dramatic use of lighting, state of the art appliances, a generous view of the outside and last but not least, to create a kitchen space that looks like no other...”The WOW Factor”. This challenging project was a completely new design and full renovation. The existing kitchen was outdated and in desperate need help. My new design required me to remove existing walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electric…a complete demolition. My job functions were to be the interior designer, GC, electrician and a laborer. Construction and Design The existing kitchen had one small window in it like many kitchens. The main difficulty was…how to create more windows while gaining more cabinet storage. As a designer, our clients require us to think out of the box and give them something that they may have never dreamed of. I did just that. I created two 8’ glass backsplashes (with no visible supports) on the corner of the house. This was not easy task, engineering of massive blind headers and lam beams were used to support the load of the new floating walls. A generous amount of 48” high wall cabinets flank the new walls and appear floating in air seamlessly above the glass backsplash. Technology and Design The dramatic use of the latest in LED lighting was used. From color changing accent lights, high powered multi-directional spot lights, decorative soffit lights, under cabinet and above cabinet LED tape lights…all to be controlled from wall panels or mobile devises. A built-in ipad also controls not only the lighting, but a climate controlled thermostat, house wide music streaming with individually controlled zones, alarm system, video surveillance system and door bell. Materials and design Large amounts of glass and gloss; glass backsplash, iridescent glass tiles, raised glass island counter top, Quartz counter top with iridescent glass chips infused in it. 24” x 24” high polished porcelain tile flooring to give the appearance of water or glass. The custom cabinets are high gloss lacquer with a metallic fleck. All doors and drawers are Blum soft-close. The result is an ultra sleek and highly sophisticated design. Appliances and design All appliances were chosen for the ultimate in sleekness. These appliances include: a 48” built-in custom paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer, a built-in Miele dishwasher that is so quiet that it shoots a red led light on the floor to let you know that its on., a 36” Miele induction cook top and a built-in 200 bottle wine cooler. Some other cool features are the led kitchen faucet that changes color based on the water temperature. A stainless and glass wall hood with led lights. All duct work was built into the stainless steel toe kicks and grooves were cut into it to release airflow. Photography by Mark Oser

David Hiller
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall limestone floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designer: Natalia Dragunova, Notion LLC Photographer: Craig Thompson
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped porcelain tile and white floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, metallic backsplash and a peninsula

Huge l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Laverty
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped ceramic tile and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large minimalist l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a modern medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, metallic backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and quartz countertops