Mid-sized trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography

Although the home is in its 100th year, the owners wanted to create an updated urban style reflective of their downtown location. The new styling, while sleek and contemporary, kept a traditional feel with a paneled door styling, crystal chandeliers and an updated glass version of subway tile. We were also able to create an open kitchen with a 3’8 ½” x 7’ 5 ½” island centered on a gourmet Wolf cooking area. Perimeter Cabinets: Brand: Omega Door Style: Metro Species & Finish: Maple, Magnolia Island & Upper Cabinets: Brand: Omega Door Style: Metro Species & Finish: Maple, Magnolia Perimeter Countertops: Quartz, Metro Concerto w/ a 2" Mitered Edge Detail Cabinet Door Glass: Starphire Low Iron Glass Island Countertops: Caesarstone Quartz, 5141 Frosty Carina w/ a 2" thick mitered edge details Pot Filler: Waterstone 3200 Contemporary Wall Mounted Pot Filler in Polished Chrome Kitchen Sink: Signature Hardware 314144 27" Hazelton Stainless Steel Retrofit Farmhouse Sink Kitchen Faucet: Julien Wave 306001 Single Lever Kitchen Sink Faucet in Polished Chrome Mosaic Feature Tile: Ann Sacks, 2x2 Random Blend; Sandblasted, vibrated & brushed aluminum Kate Benjamin Photography

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley laminate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Custom at Every Turn | St. Louis Park, MN: Transitional kitchen remodel by Sawhill, a design/build/remodel firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To learn more about us and see additional examples of our work, visit www.sawhillkitchens.com

Custom at Every Turn | St. Louis Park, MN: Transitional kitchen remodel by Sawhill, a design/build/remodel firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To learn more about us and see additional examples of our work, visit www.sawhillkitchens.com

Photography: Christian Garibaldi
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This outdated Mid Century ranch built in late 1950’s was in serious need of an update. Our clients wanted a fresh contemporary feel that was simple in design and reflected the original Mid Century feel of the home. The new frosted Plexiglas railing allows the now open staircase and modern pendant to become part of the small dining area. White painted cabinetry with slab doors and minimal pulls add a lighter component and balance out the dark walnut cabinetry. The (3) built-in charging drawers, Legrand retractable outlets and a single door hood that opens with a light touch add a "cool" functional vibe to the space., Gray quartz countertops and a rectilinear white tile backsplash add serenity and tie in the stainless appliances giving the kitchen a modern feel. A wood waterfall countertop detail on the back of the island adds interest to the space and is anchored by the unique handblown wave glass pendants in a soft grey color. The new exposed support is both dramatic and functional in that it hides a support post in open bookcase cabinet. Wendi Nordeck Photography

Country eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets and gray cabinets

Example of a large mid-century modern u-shaped gray floor and cement tile floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops and glass tile backsplash

Transitional black tile multicolored floor alcove shower photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Large l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with green cabinets, an island, gray countertops, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, colored appliances, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Enclosed kitchen - traditional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and cement tile backsplash

View the house plans at: http://houseplans.co/house-plans/2472 Photos by Bob Greenspan

Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley laminate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops

Jesse Snyder
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, multicolored walls and a peninsula

Large open kitchen with beveled subway tile and white countertops. Micheal Hospelt Photography
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and shaker cabinets