A small, cramped and seriously outdated kitchen received a major boost by bumping the far wall over several feet into what used to be a garage. The result gave them significantly more countertop and storage spaces, plus niceties like the wine and drink refrigerator

Photo by Leslie Schwartz Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s galley linoleum floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, orange backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

©Teague Hunziker
Inspiration for a small 1960s galley porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Small trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Mountain style l-shaped open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This kitchen features honey shaker kitchen cabinets with a white kitchen island.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped vinyl floor kitchen remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops and an island

Photo by Valado Moro
Example of a trendy u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Mid Continent Cabinetry. Adams door style, Maple, Natural Chocolate Glaze. Photo by Noelle Tatro.
Elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white appliances

Design: Poppy Interiors // Photo: Erich Wilhelm Zander
Example of a small mountain style single-wall concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Cabinet Detail - Roll out Trays - Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Close up shows roll out trays to keep pots and pans close at hand. Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography

Eat-in kitchen - small l-shaped linoleum floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white appliances

Bray Hayden
Eat-in kitchen - small eclectic u-shaped bamboo floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and white appliances

Formerly enclosed kitchen was opened up to the great room. Client comment, "The complete kitchen overhaul is the talk of the neighborhood."
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Mountain style kitchen photo in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Wider window to allow more light into room. Matching house trim was create to be continuous through the home.
Enclosed kitchen - small craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inside corners drawers replace the Lazy Susan
Example of a classic l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, gray backsplash and white appliances

Haas Cabinetry with Granite Countertops
Eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

This kitchen was a disaster. Too small for the very nice house that it was part of, the solution was to bump it out 6'. Large skylights were added along with furniture grade cabinetry giving it an elegant appeal. Also many fine details make this a tremendously appealing kitchen.