Example of a trendy u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Boston with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray backsplash

Large trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and white floor kitchen photo in New York with marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances

This beautiful custom kitchen in New Canaan was designed for a busy working family. The clients wanted to accommodate a work station with butcher block countertop and seating at the island, which is painted a custom-blue color. The Plain & Fancy inset cabinetry provides the highest-quality, most durable finish to last for years to come. The Sub-Zero Wolf appliances include a range top, wine refrigerator, and double ovens.

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and marble backsplash

The raised countertop allows for a seating area and makes this kitchen perfect for entertaining. Additional storage cabinets flank both sides of the elevated countertop while glass wall cabinets help this kitchen from feeling closed off as well as creates a space to display the homeowner’s belongings. Details such as the waterfall countertop edge add to the vertical interest of the space. The metallic frames around the glass wall cabinet doors compliment the stainless steel appliances and help emphasize the contemporary feel of the room.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Boston with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Storage space was maximized through the use of interior cabinet accessories. A custom corner cabinet houses a pull out shelving unit to utilize typically unusable “dead” space often found in the corner sections of U-shaped kitchens.

This dark and dated feeling kitchen and bar were completely renovated for this multi-generational global family. By re-configuring the space and incorporating the bar, removing several heavy columns and a wall, it made the kitchen open and accessible to the adjacent rooms and visible from the front door. Everything was lightened and brightened with new cabinetry, counter tops, appliances, flooring, paint, better windows, electrical and lighting. The old range top and down draft were enclosed in a massive brick structure, with no prep space, by removing it and centering the new range on the wall with a custom hood and full height stone back splash, a stunning focal point was created. The position of other key appliances and plumbing were moved or added to create several work stations throughout the large space, such as the refrigeration, full prep sink, coffee bar, baking station, cocktail bar and clean up island. Another special feature of this kitchen was roll out table from the end of the serving island. Specialty features include: A roll out table for eating, prep or serving; coffee bar and drink service area with beverage center; full size prep sink adjacent to refrigeration and cooking areas; steam oven and baking station; microwave/warming drawer; dual fuel range with double ovens, 6 burners and a griddle top; two separate islands, one for serving large family meals, one for clean up; specialty spice storage inserts and pull outs; corner turn outs for large items; two double pull outs for trash and recycling; stacked cabinetry with glass display at the top to take advantage of the 14' ceilings.

Beach style eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink, granite countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and black countertops

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

Granite counter-top, Ceramic tile floor in Broken Joint pattern. Stone back-splash.
Mid-sized elegant galley ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and recessed-panel cabinets

Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Small elegant living room photo in Albuquerque with brown walls, no fireplace and no tv

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Urban kitchen photo in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, flat-panel cabinets, metallic backsplash and metal backsplash

Complete Open Concept Kitchen/Living/Dining/Entry Remodel Designed by Interior Designer Nathan J. Reynolds. phone: (401) 234-6194 and (508) 837-3972 email: nathan@insperiors.com www.insperiors.com Photography Courtesy of © 2017 C. Shaw Photography.

Coburn design Photo Credit: David O. Marlow. A chef's dream kitchen! The kitchen features commercial grade stainless steel appliances, three sinks, ample storage and counterspace, and on top of that, has the design features anyone would appreciate. The upper cabinets are glass faced, which exposes beadboard in the back. Lower cabniets provide great storage for less-pretty items. The pendant lights provide a great mondern balance to the rustic exposed beams.

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Inspiration for a scandinavian medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Open concept kitchen - huge contemporary galley porcelain tile and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, quartz countertops, white backsplash and white countertops