Allison Cartwright
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

G.E. Monogram 48" Range ZDP486NRPSS G.E. Monogram 48" Side by Side Built-In Refrigerator ZISS480DXSS Zephyr Trapeze Hood CTPE48BSX G.E Monogram Dishwashers ZDT870SFSS/ZDT800SSFSS Electrolux Front Load Washer/Dryer - Model no longer available Cabinets: Rod Heiss, Cutting Edge Design- Salt Lake City, Utah Designer: Stephanie Lake- Bountiful, Utah Contractor: J. Budge Construction- Herriman, Utah Flooring is Timeline Light Photography Credit: Lindsay Salazar Photography

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped marble floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with blue backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

bright, clean, flat front cabinets, floating shelves, low counter stools, orange accents, window backsplash, window strip
1950s l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen remodel. We Designed and laid the floors ourselves!
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern u-shaped linoleum floor and multicolored floor kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white appliances, shaker cabinets, a double-bowl sink, an island and white countertops

Pond House kitchen with Craftsman details and two-tone cabinetry with marmoleum floors
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped porcelain tile and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Rich stain on lyptus wood, grey glass subway tile, a glass & stone accent strip, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and streamlined hardware are integrated with a traditional framed, inset cabinet and mullioned, glass doors to give this kitchen a dramatic makeover.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Eric Hausman for TRENDS
Example of a transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble backsplash

A cozy and functional farmhouse kitchen with warm white cabinets and a rustic walnut island.
Mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This country kitchen is accented with detailed tiles, brass light fixtures and a large butcher block. Greg Premru Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and tile countertops

Renovation and addition of a 1940's Colonial into a family home that's modern, cool and classic. White interiors, dark floors, open plan, loads of natural light and easy access to outdoors makes this perfect for family and entertaining. Traditional meets modern. Award winning project . Judges say : "This renovation balances traditional attributes with modern clarity. Photo: Matthew Williams

Bruce Glass Photography
Enclosed kitchen - mediterranean galley enclosed kitchen idea in Houston with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets and a farmhouse sink

Nicolas Arellano
Kitchen - mid-sized industrial medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

A choice of red painted cabinets on the island breaks up the expansion of white in this space. Clean lines and a simple shaker door stay in trend with current styles. Cambria quartz on the countertops in Laneshaw, compliment the color palette beautifully. Photo by Brian Walters