Kitchen with No Island Ideas

Duffy Healey
Example of a transitional u-shaped brown floor kitchen design in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Black and white floral patterns add charm to a french country kitchen. Hand painted tiles soften the tones in the back-splash. Photo by: Richard White

Bayside Images
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Remodel of an existing kitchen to incorporate a functional space for a family of four. The design included a custom dining nook with a built in bench.

Justin Evans Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

This is a kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped cement tile floor and blue floor enclosed kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage l-shaped limestone floor and white floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, white countertops and a single-bowl sink

Mario Peixoto
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Bright and Open Farmhouse Kitchen is elegant and inviting.
Inspiration for a large cottage u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, no island and gray countertops

Michelle Ruber
Example of a small farmhouse u-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a cottage kitchen design in San Diego with no island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, colored appliances and a farmhouse sink

Featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry Photo by Focus-Pocus
Example of a small transitional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white appliances and no island

Robert Canfield Photography
Inspiration for a rustic galley kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and no island

Enclosed kitchen - small coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling enclosed kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, gray cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances, no island, beige countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

A custom hutch with glass doors and shaker style mullions to the far end of the kitchen creates additional storage for cook books, tea pots and small appliances. One of the drawers is fitted with an electrical outlet and serves as charging station for I-Pads and cell phones.

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

Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen pantry photo in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, no island and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, black appliances and no island