Inspiration for a large timeless brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, window backsplash and an island

Small trendy u-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, granite countertops, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and gray countertops

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, limestone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen while keeping their traditional and timeless style. They desired to open up the kitchen to the dining room and to widen doorways to make the kitchen feel less closed off from the rest of the home. They wanted to create more functional storage and working space at the island. Other goals were to replace the sliding doors to the back deck, add mudroom storage and update lighting for a brighter, cleaner look. We created a kitchen and dining space that brings our homeowners joy to cook, dine and spend time together in. We installed a longer, more functional island with barstool seating in the kitchen. We added pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We widened the doorways and opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We added cabinetry with glass display doors in the kitchen and also the dining room. We updated the lighting and replaced sliding doors to the back deck. In the mudroom, we added closed storage and a built-in bench.

Example of a 1960s kitchen design in Los Angeles

Cosmic Black granite is shown in this project! Search the specific granite name, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Example of a huge beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and multicolored countertops

Large cottage l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island and white countertops

This professional-grade chef's kitchen with cream-colored perimeter cabinetry. The space is anchored by a high-end stainless steel range and custom ventilation hood, accented by a textured herringbone tile backsplash. Architectural details include a coffered ceiling with integrated lighting and large windows that provide a bright, airy feel.

Decor kitchen cabinets with custom color: Peale Green HC 121 By Benjamin Moore, GE Induction Range, Blanco sink and Stream White granite counters, new red oak floors, white hexagon tiles on the backsplash complement the hexagonal brushed brass hardware

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Mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Custom sage green shaker style cabinets with champagne bronze cabinet hardware.
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen idea in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen - traditional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, white backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

Design Build Modern transitional Custom Kitchen Remodel with Green cabinets in the city of Tustin, Orange County, California
Mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile, multicolored floor and vaulted ceiling kitchen pantry photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large minimalist u-shaped light wood floor and orange floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Design, Fabrication, Install and Photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Centra/Mouser Square Inset style. Coventry Doors/Drawers and select Slab top drawers. Semi-Custom Cabinetry, mouldings and hardware installed by MacLaren and adjusted onsite. Decorative Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander/Florence Group Cups and Knobs Backsplash: Handmade Subway Tile in Crackled Ice with Custom ledge and frame installed in Sea Pearl Quartzite Countertops: Sea Pearl Quartzite with a Half-Round-Over Edge Sink: Blanco Large Single Bowl in Metallic Gray Extras: Modified wooden hood frame, Custom Doggie Niche feature for dog platters and treats drawer, embellished with a custom Corian dog-bone pull.

The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

Elegant kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Mid-sized elegant light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances