More walnut? Actually, this is a hickory countertop with a dark walnut stain. The homeowners wanted a little more "toughness" for their countertops and opted for stained hickory. How tough? They still make tool handles and baseball bats from hickory, so tough enough for a residential kitchen.

Window World’s double-hung windows combine form and function, bringing easy maintenance and classic style to your home.

Larry Falke
Example of a large trendy u-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in New York

A mix of Dura Supreme custom cabinets, including this beautiful blue which is part of their custom paint program. The dishwasher and refrigerator have custom panels.

Inspiration for a transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

With this kitchen we wanted to keep it light, bright and beachy. So we used a beadboard cabinet on the bottom but left a simple shaker on top to keep from becoming overwhelming. We added a lot of glass features to make it look large and open. We installed a large bay window to supply even more outdoor light and last but not least used a gorgeous ocean looking granite to really tie in that beachy feeling.

When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Dura Supreme Cabinetry Photographer: Joe Nowak

The kitchen with a decidedly New England-style motif, with cabinetry painted in 'turn of the century' standards, where a thin coat of plaster is applied to the wood and then sanded smooth prior to applying the final paint finish. An antique butcher-block table at the end of the island reinforces the vintage feel.

Williamson Photography
Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, yellow walls and an island

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

Modern Farmhouse Design With Oiled Texas Post Oak Hardwood Floors. Marbled Bathroom With Separate Vanities And Free Standing Tub. Open floor Plan Living Room With White Wooden Gabled Ceiling.

Jeri Koegel
Elegant home design photo in Orange County

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

Lazy Susan, Glass Wall Cabinets Classic Kitchen & Bath designer Cathy Pitts along side Ben Trost with Trost Custom Homes worked together to create this beautiful white on white kitchen! Medallion inset cabinets with Viatera quartz really give this kitchen a clean and classic look.

Large arts and crafts u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, soapstone countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 porcelain tile ceramic tile and white floor alcove bathtub remodel in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet, blue walls and an undermount sink