Architect: Studio Z Architecture Contractor: Beechwood Building and Design Photo: Steve Kuzma Photography
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, glass sheet backsplash and an island

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white countertops, quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances and black countertops

Photography by IBI Designs ( http://www.ibidesigns.com/)

6 Square painted cabinets Main Line Kitchen Design specializes in creative design solutions for kitchens in every style. Working with our designers our customers create beautiful kitchens that will be stand the test of time.

Rick Ueda
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, boasts a large island with cooktop, oven and surround seating. Whether it's family or friends, all can gather around to enjoy the cooking and dining experience. Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets, herringbone backsplash and Rosslyn Cambria quartz adorn the perimeter walls. The island boasts Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets and Windermere Cambria quartz. Hardware, faucet and sink selections have oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Photography by Michael Giragosian

This customer wanted to brighten and update a VERY dated and cramped kitchen. The end result accomplished all of the desired results and looks amazing!

Example of a large trendy l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen design in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, an island, beige countertops, onyx countertops and white appliances

Spacecrafting Photography
Example of a mid-sized 1960s medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Three level island... The homeowner’s wanted a large galley style kitchen with island. It was important to the wife the island be unique and serve many purposes. Our team used Google Sketchup to produce and present concept after concept. Each revision brought us closer to what you see. The final design boasted a two sided island (yes, there is storage under the bar) 6” thick cantilevered bar ledge over a steel armature, and waterfall counter tops on both ends. On one end we had a slit fabricated to receive one side of a tempered glass counter top. The other side is supported by a stainless steel inverted U. The couple usually enjoys breakfast or coffee and the morning news at this quaint spot. Photography by Juliana Franco

Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, glass sheet backsplash and gray countertops

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Kat Alves Photography
Kitchen - industrial l-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Example of a large trendy single-wall travertine floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography: Christian Garibaldi
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beaded inset cabinets

1960s galley light wood floor kitchen photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

James Stewart
Example of a small trendy single-wall porcelain tile open concept kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island