Custom maple kitchen in a 1920 Mediterranean Revival designed to coordinate with original butler's pantry. White painted shaker cabinets with statuary marble counters. Glass and polished nickel knobs. Dish washer drawers with panels. Wood bead board backspalsh, paired with white glass mosaic tiles behind sink. Waterworks bridge faucet and Rohl Shaw's Original apron front sink. Tyler Florence dinnerware. Glass canisters from West Elm. Wood and zinc monogram and porcelain blue floral fish from Anthropologie. Basket fromDean & Deluca, Napa. Navy stripe Madeleine Weinrib rug. Illy Espresso machine by Francis Francis. Claudia Uribe

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Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized french country l-shaped travertine floor enclosed kitchen idea in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional galley light wood floor kitchen design in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, window backsplash and an island

Photo courtesy of Murray Homes, Inc. Kitchen ~ custom cabinetry by Brookhaven Designer: Missi Bart
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Tampa with glass-front cabinets, an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

photos by Steve Chenn
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink and an island

The Kitchen has a very open feeling, aided by the wood beam lighting and very high ceilings. The island is beautifully warm with the Iroko wood insert on the honed Zebrino marble. Large windows over the sink allow natural light to fill the space and the white cabinetry lends a nice contrast to the dark walnut island. Marble and Stainless steel backsplash with open shelving is contemporary yet fuctional, giving the owner a beautiful backdrop to his professional Wolf range. The apron sink is also a wonderful touch under-mounted below the marble countertop.

Photo of a kitchen renovation feature cabinets finished in Black Licorice and Pure White lacquer. The cabinets are oversized and conceal the appliances with finished wood panels. Unique features include a wall of natural leuders veneer stone with a custom floating ventilation system as a main focal point. Complementing the cabinets are countertops of Satin Cambrian black granite and Honed Calcatta Colorado Marble. Custom hewn wood beams and hand scraped flooring warm the rooms feel against the cool gray walls. Designed and constructed by USI in Southlake Tx.

After just completing a project for a client's second home, the house accidentally caught fire and most of the exisiting structure and furnishings was burned. This unfortunate episode allowed us an opportunity to create the dream home that our clients always wanted. After the fire, we were able to remodel an entirely new space including a wood celing with beams, venetian plaster walls, and wide plank white oak flooring. The installation although eclectic, reflects a mediterranean atmosphere filled with light and texture.

photos by Kaity
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white appliances, an island, black cabinets, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and flat-panel cabinets

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Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

Custom designed island and formaldehyde free cabinets. The family requested a “Texas Deco Industrial” style home. Part of the USGBC’s LEED Pilot program it was built with Insulated Concrete Forms and multiple solar systems. Unique and whimsical, the interior design reflects the family’s artful and fun loving personality. Completed in 2007 it was certified as the first LEED Gold home in Houston.

Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Grand architecturally detailed stone family home. Each interior uniquely customized. Architect: Mike Sharrett of Sharrett Design Interior Designer: Laura Ramsey Engler of Ramsey Engler, Ltd.

Mid-sized mountain style u-shaped black floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white appliances, an island, stainless steel countertops and wood backsplash

Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

The heart of the home, this kitchen is bright and full of natural light. Floating shelves hold dishes while a large island provides work space and storage. Cambria quartz countertops. Inspiro 8

Photography by Michael Biondo
Example of a classic u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island