photography by Sean Airhart
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Oak cabinetry is stained a deep deep green and then paired with honed Danby marble. Beyond is the staircase which wraps around a screen evocative of the site's many trees amongst the winter snow.

Meagan Larsen Photography
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped terrazzo floor and black floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and white countertops

Photography by Jeff Herr
Trendy l-shaped black floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile and black floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

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Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
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Mid-sized transitional u-shaped black floor kitchen pantry photo in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Peter Medilek
Kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped linoleum floor and black floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash, white countertops, an island, glass-front cabinets and multicolored backsplash

View of induction cooktop wall, including a wall oven and a 36" french door refrigerator. A bright orange backsplash of 4 x 4 ceramic tile adds brightness to the two-tone white/green cabinets.

Kitchen - transitional l-shaped black floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped black floor and slate floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, multicolored backsplash, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and window backsplash

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped black floor kitchen pantry remodel in Jacksonville with white countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped dark wood floor and black floor kitchen pantry design in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, no island and white countertops

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