Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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A gorgeous bar and seating area are accented with plush furniture in rich blue hues.
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Cramped kitchen be gone! That was the project motto and top priority. The goal was to transform the current layout from multiple smaller spaces into a connected whole that would activate the main level for our clients, a young family of four. The biggest obstacle was the wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room. Removing this wall was central to opening up and integrating the main living spaces, but the existing ductwork that ran right through the center of the wall posed a design challenge, er design opportunity. The resulting design solution features a central pantry that captures the ductwork and provides valuable storage- especially when compared to the original kitchen's 18" wide pantry cabinet. The pantry also anchors the kitchen island and serves as a visual separation of space between the kitchen and homework area. Through our design development process, we learned the formal living room was of no service to their lifestyle and therefore space they rarely spent time in. With that in mind, we proposed to eliminate the unused living room and make it the new dining room. Relocating the dining room to this space inherently felt right given the soaring ceiling and ample room for holiday dinners and celebrations. The new dining room was spacious enough for us to incorporate a conversational seating area in the warm, south-facing window alcove. Now what to do with the old dining room?! To answer that question we took inspiration from our clients' shared profession in education and developed a craft area/homework station for both of their boys. The semi-custom cabinetry of the desk area carries over to the adjacent wall and forms window bench base with storage that we topped with butcher block for a touch of warmth. While the boys are young, the bench drawers are the perfect place for a stash of toys close to the kitchen. The kitchen begins just beyond the window seat with their refrigerator enclosure. Opposite the refrigerator is the new pantry with twenty linear feet of shelving and space for brooms and a stick vacuum. Extending from the backside of the pantry the kitchen island design incorporates counter seating on the family room side and a cabinetry configuration on the kitchen side with drawer storage, a trashcan center, farmhouse sink, and dishwasher. We took careful time in design and execution to align the range and sink because while it might seem like a small detail, it plays an important role in supporting the symmetrical configuration of the back wall of the kitchen. The rear wall design utilizes an appliance garage mirrors the visual impact of the refrigerator enclosure and helps keep the now open kitchen tidy. Between the appliance garage and refrigerator enclosure is the cooking zone with 30" of cabinetry and work surface on either side of the range, a chimney style vent hood, and a bold graphic tile backsplash. The backsplash is just one of many personal touches we added to the space to reflect our client's modern eclectic style and love of color. Swooping lines of the mid-mod style barstools compliment the pendants and backsplash pattern. A pop of vibrant green on the frame of the pantry door adds a fresh wash of color to an otherwise neutral space. The big show stopper is the custom charcoal gray and copper chevron wall installation in the dining room. This was an idea our clients softly suggested, and we excitedly embraced the opportunity. It is also a kickass solution to the head-scratching design dilemma of how to fill a large and lofty wall. We are so grateful to bring this design to life for our clients and now dear friends.

Photos- Sarah Gallop
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen cabinets Benjamin Moore light pewter with white trim Ben Moore America's Cup Backsplash Stone Impressions Oyster on Arctic White Countertop Tahiti Quartzite Benjamin Moore Ballet White

To create this look we used the brightest white color (“Bright White”) the cabinet manufacturer offered and one-inch thick cabinet doors with a nice transitional detail. To keep the white flow throughout the space, a custom Amore hood was created in a matching white powder coated finish with polished stainless steel detailing, and a light gray and white custom tile mosaic was installed on the focal wall over the rangetop. A diamond shape tile continues on the perimeter wall, but in a more humble pattern. The island, done in a Vintage Slate painted finish, looks metallic and grounds the room with a double thick Carrrara Quartizite countertop. Antique gold island pendants soften the overall bright and edgy polished nickel/stainless steel appearance of the cabinet hardware and appliances. The same cabinet door style was used in the butler’s pantry/bar in a beautiful peacock blue color called “Agean Blue”. To reinforce the intensity of the color in the small space we used bright green glass mosaic tile with gold grout for the backsplash, and gold print wallpaper on the ceiling. The swing door between the butler’s pantry and dining room was replaced with a new one featuring a cut glass design that echoes the green backsplash pattern. The crystal chandelier adds to the festiveness of the room and crowns this “jewel box” of the kitchen.

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

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Beautiful display of style and grace in the updated traditional kitchen in New Bern. Design by Mindy at Creekside Cabinets, Photography by Archie at Smartfocusphotography.com

Christopher Stark
Example of an eclectic marble floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with white cabinets, red walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Full remodel for a wonderful client. We removed a wall and opened this kitchen up. Added plenty of cabinets and a large island. cabinets are White and red birch with a glaze from Ultra Craft. The counters are Cloud white Granite. The floor tile is wood look porcelain in jungle black. We used a Dal Tile mosaic glass and stone on the back splash with silver grout.

Emily Followill
Transitional kitchen photo in Atlanta