Example of a small country u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white appliances and an island

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Enclosed kitchen - large coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and wood ceiling enclosed kitchen idea in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash

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.

Inspiration for a large l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, white appliances and no island

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.

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

Multi colored patterned backsplash for this kitchen was created with our handmade cement tiled.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless single-wall cement tile floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Miami with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a small trendy l-shaped enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with louvered cabinets and an island

All the wood used in the remodel of this ranch house in South Central Kansas is reclaimed material. Berry Craig, the owner of Reclaimed Wood Creations Inc. searched the country to find the right woods to make this home a reflection of his abilities and a work of art. It started as a 50 year old metal building on a ranch, and was striped down to the red iron structure and completely transformed. It showcases his talent of turning a dream into a reality when it comes to anything wood. Show him a picture of what you would like and he can make it!

The refrigerator, from Big Chill, is a brand-new fridge designed to give the look of an original mid-century refrigerator. The Wedgewood oven, however, is a fully functional restored stove from the 1940's. Photos by Aleksandr Akinshev

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

Example of a large cottage u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Enclosed kitchen - large contemporary galley marble floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile enclosed kitchen remodel in San Diego with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

All the wood used in the remodel of this ranch house in South Central Kansas is reclaimed material. Berry Craig, the owner of Reclaimed Wood Creations Inc. searched the country to find the right woods to make this home a reflection of his abilities and a work of art. It started as a 50 year old metal building on a ranch, and was striped down to the red iron structure and completely transformed. It showcases his talent of turning a dream into a reality when it comes to anything wood. Show him a picture of what you would like and he can make it!

Large farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photo Credit: Peter Rymwid Designer: Bilotta Kitchens of New York
Elegant enclosed kitchen photo in New York with louvered cabinets

The homeowners wanted designer Juli to bring their mid century home kitchen into the next century.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dark wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Denver with louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an undermount sink

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.