Example of a huge country light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and porcelain backsplash

Warren Jordan
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands

Custom Kitchen. Design-build by Trueblood. Glazed maple cabinets, white oak floor with satin finish, granite counter top, island is grey-green painted wood with a many-layered glaze. [photo: Tom Grimes]

A family friendly kitchen renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Brantley Photography
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Cosmic Black granite is shown in this project! Search the specific granite name, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

The Kavanagh Model Home by Arcadia at Willowsford in Ashburn, VA: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bath [Photo Credit: Maxine Schnitzer Photography 2014]
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

This large kitchen features all of the latest kitchen design trends and will help homeowners enjoy their space for years to come. http://arhomes.us/PortRoyale1277

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in New York with glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, black backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with granite countertops, stone slab backsplash and an island

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Titanium 3cm leathered granite installed by local fabricator Rocky Tops, and granite supplied by Ecstatic Stone, LLC of Columbia, SC. Titanium granite originates from a quarry in Brazil.

This beautiful kitchen in Barnstable on Cape Cod features custom Grabill cabinetry, Top Knobs cabinet Hardware, and a leathered granite for countertops. Kitchen design by Main Street at Botellos. Photography by Dan Cutrona.

French country u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Peter Rymwid photographer
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A close-up of the kitchen
Large minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and gray backsplash

Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel with marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and subway tile backsplash