The slightly angled tile at the top of the backsplash is a fun detail and accentuates the high ceilings.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and gray walls

A generous island sits across from the kitchen wall, which showcases custom cabinetry (including open shelves above) and a Milestone plaster surround at the vent hood. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

By using light colors, stainless steel appliances. This apartment kitchen became much more inviting. jim@jcschell.com
Inspiration for a small timeless galley slate floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

Contractor: Windover Construction, LLC Photographer: Shelly Harrison Photography
Large elegant galley light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash and an island

This major kitchen remodeling project in Palo Alto included opening up the kitchen and dining areas to create a more fluid and functional space, as well as replacing the central staircase. The kitchen base cabinets from the Aran Cucine’s Doga collection in Graphite with white and frosted glass upper cabinets. A ceiling mounted glass cabinet on stainless steel rods floats between the kitchen and dining areas and is integrated with an under cabinet light. Vertical cabinets in the dining room from the Miro collection in Iguana Green.

This unique project has heavy Asian influences due to the owner’s strong connection to Indonesia, along with a Mountain West flare creating a unique and rustic contemporary composition. This mountain contemporary residence is tucked into a mature ponderosa forest in the beautiful high desert of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site was instrumental on the development of our form and structure in early design. The 60 to 100 foot towering ponderosas on the site heavily impacted the location and form of the structure. The Asian influence combined with the vertical forms of the existing ponderosa forest led to the Flagstaff House trending towards a horizontal theme.

Example of a classic kitchen design in Bridgeport with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and black appliances

Mick Hales
Example of a large country l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of an arts and crafts laundry room design in San Francisco

Jason Miller, Pixelate LTD
Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Linda Hall
Mid-sized country medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and soapstone countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Diego

Photo by: Chad Holder
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and cement tile backsplash

Charmaine David
Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white appliances

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz Main living/dining room: Labor Day Design team: Huniford Design Studio
Example of a trendy galley light wood floor kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Wood: European Beech. Door Style: Firenza. Color: Brazilian and Sherwin-Williams Riverway.
Kitchen - mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

RVP Photography
Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Cincinnati with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, porcelain backsplash and shaker cabinets

Because granite is 100% natural, and no two pieces are alike, (even the sample of granite you saw in making your choice will vary somewhat from what is installed in your home), your installed countertop will not have a uniform look, which appeals to some who like the one of a kind nature of the stone. Photo by Chrissy Racho.