Open concept kitchen - large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Wilmington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, soapstone countertops and subway tile backsplash

Main house modern kitchen with island, glass tile backsplash and wood cabinets and accents
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern single-wall brown floor and light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, an island, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, paneled appliances, solid surface countertops and subway tile backsplash

Entertaining is easy with this solid walnut countetop, large multi function sink and beverage refrigerator built into the island. LED dimmable recessed lighting allows for function and ambiance. A steam /convenction oven was added as well as a warming drawer. Photo by tori aston

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops and ceramic backsplash

Example of a large trendy u-shaped beige floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, a peninsula, solid surface countertops, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

raised panel cabinets, marble countertop, grey subway tile backsplash
Large elegant medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor enclosed kitchen design in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Example of a mid-sized mountain style l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor kitchen design in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, paneled appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite countertops and porcelain backsplash

Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and flat-panel cabinets

Large transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, quartz countertops, matchstick tile backsplash and recessed-panel cabinets

Kath & Keith Photography
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Reconfiguration of the exising kitchen/living room area yielded a more gracious entertaining space with unobstructed views and natural lighting. The pre-finished flooring is a 5" width plank from Dansk Hardwood: Vintage Birch Hard-scraped Solid in the "Toast" finish with satin sheen. Last I checked, it was discontinued by the manufacturer.

Mid-sized elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and ceramic backsplash

A beautiful kitchen remodel in Amarillo featuring white cabinetry on the main walls and a dark wood island with curved edges. Oversized metal and glass lanterns hang over the island to enhance the natural light and recessed lighting overhead. The focal point of the kitchen is this custom designed zinc vent hood above the striking harlequin tile patterned backsplash. Other notable items include a Turbo Chef double oven, corner cabinets with open shelving, and a coordinating butler's pantry located adjacent to the main kitchen.

Evan White
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Beckerman Photograpy
Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island

Photos by Courtney Apple
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Newark with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops