Enclosed kitchen - large transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Simple lines in this classic black and white timeless kitchen.
Large transitional medium tone wood floor, gray floor and wood ceiling eat-in kitchen photo in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and black countertops

The interior details are simple, elegant, and are understated to display fine craftsmanship throughout the home. The design and finishes are not pretentious - but exactly what you would expect to find in an accomplished Maine artist’s home. Each piece of artwork carefully informed the selections that would highlight the art and contribute to the personality of each space. © Darren Setlow Photography

Eat-in kitchen - large farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, beige backsplash, white appliances and an island

This beautiful farmhouse kitchen in soft grey tones bridge the gap between old and new. Thermador appliances work hard for the avid cooks who live here. Design by Jarrett Design, LLC. Cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Cabinetry. Counters by Bucks County Soapstone. Matt Villano Photography

Cherie Cordellos Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photographer: Robin Victor Goetz
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The new owners of this house in Harvard, Massachusetts loved its location and authentic Shaker characteristics, but weren’t fans of its curious layout. A dated first-floor full bathroom could only be accessed by going up a few steps to a landing, opening the bathroom door and then going down the same number of steps to enter the room. The dark kitchen faced the driveway to the north, rather than the bucolic backyard fields to the south. The dining space felt more like an enlarged hall and could only comfortably seat four. Upstairs, a den/office had a woefully low ceiling; the master bedroom had limited storage, and a sad full bathroom featured a cramped shower. KHS proposed a number of changes to create an updated home where the owners could enjoy cooking, entertaining, and being connected to the outdoors from the first-floor living spaces, while also experiencing more inviting and more functional private spaces upstairs. On the first floor, the primary change was to capture space that had been part of an upper-level screen porch and convert it to interior space. To make the interior expansion seamless, we raised the floor of the area that had been the upper-level porch, so it aligns with the main living level, and made sure there would be no soffits in the planes of the walls we removed. We also raised the floor of the remaining lower-level porch to reduce the number of steps required to circulate from it to the newly expanded interior. New patio door systems now fill the arched openings that used to be infilled with screen. The exterior interventions (which also included some new casement windows in the dining area) were designed to be subtle, while affording significant improvements on the interior. Additionally, the first-floor bathroom was reconfigured, shifting one of its walls to widen the dining space, and moving the entrance to the bathroom from the stair landing to the kitchen instead. These changes (which involved significant structural interventions) resulted in a much more open space to accommodate a new kitchen with a view of the lush backyard and a new dining space defined by a new built-in banquette that comfortably seats six, and -- with the addition of a table extension -- up to eight people. Upstairs in the den/office, replacing the low, board ceiling with a raised, plaster, tray ceiling that springs from above the original board-finish walls – newly painted a light color -- created a much more inviting, bright, and expansive space. Re-configuring the master bath to accommodate a larger shower and adding built-in storage cabinets in the master bedroom improved comfort and function. A new whole-house color palette rounds out the improvements. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Sundi Culbertson
Example of a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash and marble backsplash

This Harleysville, PA Kitchen was a major overhaul. Meridian Construction opened up walls and created an entirely different layout for this remodel. Others had told the homeowner that a large island was not possible but Meridian saw the potential and helped the customer design an eleven foot island perfect for her baking needs. The beautiful Soapstone countertops and white cabinetry are a dream in this kitchen fit for a chef; complete with hidden spice racks, farmhouse sink, and baker’s table. With the customer, Meridian designed the custom-made Soapstone plaque showcasing the property’s prized pond. Check out the unimaginable “Before” shot in our Before & After Gallery. Design and Construction by Meridian.

Example of a large classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ken Henry
Kitchen - mid-sized eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash and an island

Our designers stole a few square feet from the adjoining oversized family room to create a drop zone for the family as they enter the kitchen. This provides the perfect solution to storing keys, electronics, kids doodads and school papers. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ken Henry
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Small farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Ross Chandler
Large mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and black countertops

This project was a merging of styles between a modern aesthetic and rustic farmhouse. The owners purchased their grandparents’ home, but made it completely their own by reimagining the layout, making the kitchen large and open to better accommodate their growing family.