Greg Premru
Example of a large beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

U-shaped kitchen remodel with light grey shaker cabinets and a teal herringbone backsplash.
Kitchen - small transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen showcasing furniture quality cabinetry with stained glass doors, Craftsman tile counter and backsplash, and copper farmhouse sink and faucet. Barry Toranto Photography

Photography by IBI Designs ( http://www.ibidesigns.com/)

Large arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, slate backsplash, black appliances and an island

Julia Staples Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and a peninsula

A farmhouse sink overlooking the trees in the backyard is the perfect place to daydream while doing the dishes. Photographer: Dwelling Creative
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The custom height single ovens were placed side by side to allow for easy use and the large island provided plenty of work space. The combination of clean sleek lines with a variety of finishes and textures keeps this “beach house cottage look” current and comfortable.

View to kitchen from the living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen idea in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and green countertops

We were asked to achieve modern-day functionality and style while preserving the architectural character of this Victorian home built in 1900. We balanced a classic white cabinet style with a bold backsplash tile and an island countertop made from reclaimed high school bleacher seats. // Photographer: Caroline Johnson

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, green backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a mid-sized 1960s u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen design in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Chef's kitchen with white perimeter recessed panel cabinetry. In contrast, the island and refrigerator cabinets are a dark lager color. All cabinetry is by Brookhaven. Kitchen back splash is 3x6 Manhattan Field tile in #1227 Peacock with 4.25x4.25 bullnose in the same color. Niche is 4.25" square Cordoba Plain Fancy fIeld tile in #1227 Peacock with fluid crackle finish and 3.12 square Turkistan Floral Fancy Field tile with 2.25x6 medium chair rail border. Design by Janet McCann. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

The wide cook top counter also doubles as a buffet line. The custom environmentally friendly bamboo cabinets have pull out shelves for ease of use. {Photo Credit: Andy Mattheson}

This home was custom designed by Joe Carrick Design. Notably, many others worked on this home, including: McEwan Custom Homes: Builder Nicole Camp: Interior Design Northland Design: Landscape Architecture Photos courtesy of McEwan Custom Homes

Inspiration for a small craftsman u-shaped bamboo floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Lili Engelhardt Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Angie Seckinger and Helen Norman
Example of a small transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, paneled appliances and no island