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Kitchen: The Command Center Oversized copper dome pendants cast warm pools of light over a dark, brooding island — a deliberate counterpoint to the pale oak floors below. Glass-front upper cabinets and professional appliances signal serious culinary intent, while the custom slatted wood partition frames the living space beyond like a work of art.

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In a separate wing on the second floor, a guest suite awaits. Entertaining guests and family members for a night or a few weeks has never been easier. With an oversized bedroom that sleeps four, spa bath, large living room and kitchen, this house contains the perfect guest suite. Designed to incorporate the clean lines captured throughout the house, the living room offers a private space and very comfortable sitting area. The cozy kitchen surrounded with custom made cabinetry, a hand cut glass backsplash featuring cooking terminology (“grill”,“simmer”) and black granite counters offers guests an opportunity to steal away for a quiet meal or a quick midnight snack. Privately tucked away off the back staircase and away from the main house, the only problem with this guest suite is that your in-laws may never want to leave. Exiting down the backstairs, you arrive in an expansive mudroom with built-in cubbies and cabinetry, a half bath, a “command center” entered through a sliding glass barn door and, something every pet owner needs, a dog wash!

This view from the heart of the kitchen offers a tantalizing glimpse into the home’s specialized zones, where high-function utility meets high-fashion artistry. The clean, creamy white lines of the main kitchen act as a neutral frame for two distinct, high-drama portals: the moody, Art Deco butler’s pantry and a vibrant "command center" hallway. The shift in energy is immediate as your eye travels from the kitchen’s bright marble-veined surfaces into the immersive teal-blue of the butler’s pantry, grounded by its classic black and white checkered floor. To the left, a second transition reveals a hallway leading from the garage—a functional command center transformed by a bold, dark floral wallpaper featuring whimsical bird motifs and oversized blooms. This intentional layering of color and pattern creates a sophisticated "jewel-box" effect, proving that even transitional spaces like pantries and hallways can be the most talked-about rooms in the home.

Huge transitional l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The office center in this kitchen features a rollout for the printer making it easy to print out a recipe, homework or school schedule. Photography by Chrissy Racho.

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Atlanta

This smaller galley kitchen was the perfect opportunity to add some warmth to this cape cod home filled with lots of charm. In this kitchen, there is plenty of space and opportunities for this family who loves to cook together to spend some time amongst their double ovens and abundance of counter space. The cabinets are white uppers with latte colored base and a featured backsplash of hand painted tile that pulls in all of the colors of the kitchen. The beverage center is maple with a cashew stain to match the kitchen table. We added a bookcase next to the refrigerator at the back door so there is room to drop things as they walk in. The pantry area is a large wall cabinet with rollouts and a three drawer base giving plenty of room for storage even though this space may not be the biggest.

Foodies, we see you—we are you. We also dream of perfect recipes, browse must-have gadgets, and fantasize over the idea of making the ideal crème brûlée topped cheesecake. Why not craft the ultimate kitchen for your culinary adventures? At Artisan Build Construct, we create kitchen remodels where culinary dreams come true. Think gorgeous counter space for your sourdough to rest, a stovetop ready for your Le Creuset, and custom cabinets for every gadget (yes, a potato ricer is essential). *For this project, we built a custom office alcove for serious foodies—perfect for researching cookbooks, planning menus, and curating Michelin-Star-level shopping lists. Because every chef deserves a command center. Crafted with care by true artisans—who may or may not bring panini makers to job sites. Let’s make your kitchen the star of the show! #ArtisanBuildConstruct #ChefLife #KitchenGoals #RemodelMagic Please schedule a time via email or give us a call: info@artisanbuildconstruct.com Phone: (615)988-1769

A kitchen command center with a charging station and landing zone for car keys and cell phones is located within the first few steps of entering from the garage of this Bettendorf kitchen.

All of the kitchen's taller elements have been installed together as one section between the Dining and Den entries. A counter-depth 42" refrigerator by KitchenAid is installed with matching panels applied. A Stainless double oven is next to that with plenty of landing and loading space directly behind the user on the island. The end panel to the left of the refrigerator opens up to reveal a kitchen command center for papers and other items that may normally pile up on the counters.

Wine cubes double as a household organization center. Mullion-style Aristokraft Winstead glass-panel cabinet doors showcase the prettiest of serving dishes.

Tucked away behind retractable cabinet doors is this office and mail center. (Psst...there is a shredder behind the other base cabinet door). Photography by Chrissy Racho.

It’s always a blessing when your clients become friends - and that’s exactly what blossomed out of this two-phase remodel (along with three transformed spaces!). These clients were such a joy to work with and made what, at times, was a challenging job feel seamless. This project consisted of two phases, the first being a reconfiguration and update of their master bathroom, guest bathroom, and hallway closets, and the second a kitchen remodel. In keeping with the style of the home, we decided to run with what we called “traditional with farmhouse charm” – warm wood tones, cement tile, traditional patterns, and you can’t forget the pops of color! The master bathroom airs on the masculine side with a mostly black, white, and wood color palette, while the powder room is very feminine with pastel colors. When the bathroom projects were wrapped, it didn’t take long before we moved on to the kitchen. The kitchen already had a nice flow, so we didn’t need to move any plumbing or appliances. Instead, we just gave it the facelift it deserved! We wanted to continue the farmhouse charm and landed on a gorgeous terracotta and ceramic hand-painted tile for the backsplash, concrete look-alike quartz countertops, and two-toned cabinets while keeping the existing hardwood floors. We also removed some upper cabinets that blocked the view from the kitchen into the dining and living room area, resulting in a coveted open concept floor plan. Our clients have always loved to entertain, but now with the remodel complete, they are hosting more than ever, enjoying every second they have in their home.

Kat Alves-Photographer
Mid-sized cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large island is the focal point of the kitchen as it connects into the family room. plenty of storage in this chefs dream kitchen. Chris Veith
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