Steve Craft Photography
Mid-sized 1950s single-wall limestone floor kitchen pantry photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, paneled appliances and an island

When Maria Bilotta Distefano and her husband, George Distefano—each owners of their own home design/renovation businesses—purchased their home in North Salem, they knew they would have to make some pretty radical changes, starting with the kitchen. “It was horrific,” Bilotta says. “A bathroom opened up right into the eating area. The space was small, the cooking area crammed. Cabinets were an inexpensive stock—pickled oak—and were falling apart. And the appliances were completely out of date. It was a kitchen-company owner’s worst nightmare.” She should know. Along with siblings Regina Bilotta and Jim Bilotta, Maria owns and runs Bilotta Kitchens, a full-service kitchen and bath company that specializes in cabinetry design. Maria Bilotta's 400-square-foot kitchen boasts a large hearth area with a stainless-steel dual-fuel range surrounded by crackled rectangular tiles, sconces, and an antique glass mirror. Over the range is a handy pot filler, an item frequently recommended by Bilotta for its ease of use. On the far wall next to the hearth stands a 48-inch side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator paneled in the same cherry as the cabinets. The generous island is equipped with an undermount Franke stainless-steel sink with a bronze oil-rubbed faucet by Rohl, a built-in ASKO dishwasher, and a double trash pull-out. The dining table’s unique copper top, along with the copper trim on the ledge leading into the family room and along the edge of the pizza oven, are all custom made and finished by George Distefano at his custom-metal shop, Ornametal, based in Newburgh, New York. Bilotta wanted a kitchen that would not only accommodate her family’s lifestyle but embrace the best of the products and designs out there. To achieve this, she asked Mel Elion, a top designer in Bilotta’s Mamaroneck showroom, to work with architect Terry Lennon of Somers and general contractor Fred Boehmer of Boehmer Homes of La Grangeville, New York, to bring her dream kitchen to life. Bilotta looked to her past to hone her vision, recalling boisterous family gatherings where everyone pitched in to make the meal. Thus, Elion included in her design a large banquette area for casual sit-down meals and a wide multi-purpose island with three stools, designed for both food preparation and light dining. In terms of style, Bilotta favors a rustic aesthetic, complete with state-of-the-art appliances and top-of-the-line amenities. And number-one on her wish list: a pizza oven. The Old World “appliance” brings back special memories of pizza-making with her siblings, cousins, and grandfather, an Italian immigrant who brought a love of cooking with him from Arpino. To accommodate Bilotta’s request for a sophisticated country look, Elion recommended cherry cabinets from Bilotta Kitchens’ private cabinet collection, with perimeter cabinets sporting custom inset doors of rustic cherry wood and an island of antique cherry. Green Verde Vecchio granite countertops and a soft moss shade for the walls complement the warm wood. Sixteen-by-sixteen-inch honed limestone tiles used for the floors have decorative metal inserts that match the copper tabletop in the banquette area (hand-made and finished by George Distefano) and other copper accents, such as the pizza oven’s ledge. A magnificent ivory-colored cherry hearth was designed to surround the 48-inch professional Wolf range. Behind the range, framed by the crackled tile backsplash from Waterworks, hangs an antique glass mirror with metal trim from Distefano’s shop, GlasSolutions, a New York-based architectural glass and metal company. Besides providing an interesting focal point, installing a mirror behind the range has a practical purpose, allowing the chef to keep an eye on the often boisterous and energetic activities while cooking.

Cottage limestone floor kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dishwasher with cabinet panel completely hides the appliance for a seamless, uninterrupted look.
Example of a mid-sized transitional beige floor and limestone floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Custom designed kitchen with detailed ceiling details, floating shelf, glass hood design, top of the line appliances, and brass decorative accents
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped limestone floor, beige floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with marble countertops, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, two islands and gray countertops

French Country Kitchen In Three Tones.
Huge elegant u-shaped limestone floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, onyx countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and medium tone wood cabinets

Steve Craft Photography CK Valenti Designs - cabinetry
Example of a mid-sized minimalist galley limestone floor open concept kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Architect: Edwards Pittman | Photo by: Jim Bartsch | Built by Allen
Open concept kitchen - huge contemporary u-shaped limestone floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen pantry - large craftsman l-shaped limestone floor kitchen pantry idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island, a double-bowl sink and stainless steel appliances

Example of a large tuscan limestone floor kitchen design in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jeffrey Volker
Kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped limestone floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped limestone floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Huge tuscan u-shaped limestone floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, limestone countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

This photo highlights the custom copper counter facade and the cedar ceiling also custom milled.
Example of a mid-sized trendy limestone floor open concept kitchen design in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Architecture & Interiors by Design Concepts Hawaii
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary single-wall limestone floor and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen idea in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands, gray backsplash and gray countertops

Kitchen and dining room addition to an historic farmhouse in Bucks County PA., featuring exposed beams, shaker style cabinetry in natural cherry, soapstone counter tops, mercer tile, hammered copper range hood and sink. Design/build by Trueblood. [Photo: Tom Grimes]

Mid-sized southwest l-shaped limestone floor kitchen photo in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a huge mediterranean l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a classic limestone floor and beige floor kitchen design in Other with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances