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Kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The highlight of the kitchen is an appropriately placed collection of vintage channel letters that the Morhmans found on one of their scrap yard excursions. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Built in 1909, this 3-story single-family home is in the heart of Noe Valley. An old addition in the back of the house, which had served as the laundry room and access to the back yard, was in need of repair. So the homeowners decided to open up this area and incorporate it in their kitchen remodel. Kat Tragos of Timeless Kitchens worked closely with the homeowners, Kim and Max, and their contractor to create a floor plan that would discreetly accommodate their washer/dryer as well as other kitchen appliances. With two young daughters eager to help in the kitchen, Max and Kim decided a prep sink and island would facilitate more cooks. They also liked the historic look of a farm sink, so this was a must-have on the list. Other wants were a cat feeding station, a butcher- block island-top, and open shelving for cookbooks. The white inset door style and decorative panels were chosen to mimic the home's original craftsman-style and beautiful wainscoting.

Chelsea Mohrman | farm fresh therapy
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a classic l-shaped kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry design in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

This Houston kitchen remodel and whole-house redesign was nothing less than a time machine – zooming a 40-year-old living space into 2017! “The kitchen had formica countertops, old wood cabinets, a strange layout and low ceilings,” says Lisha Maxey, lead designer for Outdoor Homescapes of Houston and owner of LGH Design Services. “We basically took it down to the studs to create the new space. It even had original terrazzo tile in the foyer! Almost never see that anymore.” The new look is all 2017, starting with a pure white maple wood for the new kitchen cabinetry and a 13-foot butcher block island. The china hutch, beam and columns are walnut. The small kitchen countertop (on fridge side) is Corian. The flooring is solid hickory with a natural stain. The backsplash is Moroccan blue glass. In the island, Outdoor Homescapes added a small, stainless steel prep sink and a large porcelain sink. All finishes are brushed stainless steel except for the pot filler, which is copper. “The look is very transitional, with a hearty mix of antiques the client wanted incorporated and the contemporary open concept look of today,” says Lisha. “The bar stools are actually reclaimed science class stools that my client picked up at a local fair. It was an awesome find!” In addition to the kitchen, the home’s first-floor half bath, living room and den also got an update. Outdoor Homescapes also built storage into the space under the stairs and warmed up the entry with custom blue and beige wallpaper. “In the half bath, we used the client’s favorite color, orange,” says Lisha. “We added a vessel bowl that was also found at a fair and an antique chandelier to top it off.” The paint in that room was textured by running a dry brush vertically while the paint was still wet. “It appears to be wallpaper, but not!” explains Lisha. Outdoor Homescapes also used black/white custom tiles in the bath and laundry room to tie it all in. Lisha used antique pieces in the laundry room with a custom black/white porcelain floor. To open up the wall between the old kitchen and living room, we had to install a 26’ steel I-beam to support the second floor. It was an engineering feat! Took six men to get it into place! “The client – an empty nester couple – had already done their upstairs remodel and they knew the first floor would be a gut-out,” continues Lisha. “The home was in very poor condition prior to the remodel, and everything needed to go. Basically, wife told husband, we either do this remodel or we sell the house. And Mr. inherited it from his Mom, so it has sentimental value to him.” Lisha loves how original it turned out, noting the refreshing department from the usual all-white kitchen with black/white flooring, Carrera marble or granite countertops and subway tile. “The clients were open to mixing up styles and working with me to make it come together,” she says. “I think there’s a new excitement in mixing the decades and finding a way to allow clients to hold on to treasured antiques or special pieces while incorporating them in a more modern space. Her favorite area is the large island. “I love that they will spend holidays and regular days around that space,” she says. “It’s just so welcoming!”

Cabinets: Custom ShowHouse Collection Shaker Cabinets in Designer White Countertops: Brooks Eco Pro Walnut (Island), Caesarstone Symphony Grey (Perimeter) eric roth photography

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

All photography by APelletier Photography
Cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kyle Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood countertops

Inspiration for a timeless galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen remodel in West Village Manhattan. Dark wood cabinetry with eat-in breakfast bar. KBR Design & Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a farmhouse single-wall eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Built in 1909, this 3-story single-family home is in the heart of Noe Valley. An old addition in the back of the house, which had served as the laundry room and access to the back yard, was in need of repair. So the homeowners decided to open up this area and incorporate it in their kitchen remodel. Kat Tragos of Timeless Kitchens worked closely with the homeowners, Kim and Max, and their contractor to create a floor plan that would discreetly accommodate their washer/dryer as well as other kitchen appliances. With two young daughters eager to help in the kitchen, Max and Kim decided a prep sink and island would facilitate more cooks. They also liked the historic look of a farm sink, so this was a must-have on the list. Other wants were a cat feeding station, a butcher- block island-top, and open shelving for cookbooks. The white inset door style and decorative panels were chosen to mimic the home's original craftsman-style and beautiful wainscoting.