Michael J. Lee
Elegant slate floor and gray floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Haus Studio Designs, Columbus, Ohio, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000
Open concept kitchen - small scandinavian l-shaped laminate floor open concept kitchen idea in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The kitchen was stuck in the 1980s with builder stock grade cabinets. It did not have enough space for two cooks to work together comfortably, or to entertain large groups of friends and family. The lighting and wall colors were also dated and made the small kitchen feel even smaller. By removing some walls between the kitchen and dining room, relocating a pantry closet,, and extending the kitchen footprint into a tiny home office on one end where the new spacious pantry and a built-in desk now reside, and about 4 feet into the family room to accommodate two beverage refrigerators and glass front cabinetry to be used as a bar serving space, the client now has the kitchen they have been dreaming about for years. Steven Kaye Photography

Blueberry english kitchen with white kitchen appliances, slate floor tile and zellige tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a small french country u-shaped slate floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, no island and black countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, white cabinets and white backsplash

This contemporary barn is the perfect mix of clean lines and colors with a touch of reclaimed materials in each room. The Mixed Species Barn Wood siding adds a rustic appeal to the exterior of this fresh living space. With interior white walls the Barn Wood ceiling makes a statement. Accent pieces are around each corner. Taking our Timbers Veneers to a whole new level, the builder used them as shelving in the kitchen and stair treads leading to the top floor. Tying the mix of brown and gray color tones to each room, this showstopper dinning table is a place for the whole family to gather.

Example of a small cottage l-shaped laminate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Haris Kenjar Photography and Design
Open concept kitchen - craftsman l-shaped gray floor and slate floor open concept kitchen idea in Seattle with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink, subway tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.

Kitchen - mid-sized victorian l-shaped slate floor and gray floor kitchen idea in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mustard color cabinets with copper and teak countertops. Basque slate floor from Ann Sacks Tile. Project Location Batavia, IL
Inspiration for a small country galley slate floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, yellow cabinets, copper countertops, yellow backsplash, paneled appliances, no island, shaker cabinets and red countertops

Margot Hartford
Inspiration for a 1950s gray floor and slate floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen pantry - mid-sized contemporary slate floor and gray floor kitchen pantry idea in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and no island

Inspiration for a huge rustic l-shaped slate floor and green floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

She sourced the Cafe line from GE for the appliances, and they really elevate the space beautifully.
Large minimalist single-wall laminate floor, gray floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Open concept kitchen - contemporary galley slate floor and green floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Kimberly Muto
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage slate floor and black floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances