Large trendy enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in San Francisco with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

© Greg Perko Photography 2014
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, an island, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances

Seated home bar - mid-sized modern l-shaped beige floor seated home bar idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, brown cabinets and wood backsplash

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

Example of a large urban u-shaped laminate floor and brown floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black countertops, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and no island

Example of a large trendy l-shaped gray floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and white countertops

Seated home bar - mid-sized modern l-shaped beige floor seated home bar idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and wood backsplash

Seated home bar - mid-sized modern l-shaped beige floor seated home bar idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and wood backsplash

Example of a large mountain style l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and copper countertops

Mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with gray walls, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Eric Roth Photography
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white backsplash

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Amy Bartlam
Example of a mid-sized trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office design in Los Angeles with white walls

Shoberg Homes- Contractor Studio Seiders - Interior Design Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

photo by Ryann Ford. Paint color on base cabinets is Benjamin Moore, Dolphin. House white is Benjamin Moore, White Dove
Country eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1960s l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and solid surface countertops

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped gray floor utility room photo in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Example of a transitional l-shaped beige floor utility room design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops