Lisa Monteagudo - Photographer
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Spectrum Studio
Alcove shower - transitional white tile black floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Beth Singer Photography
Wet room - large transitional master marble floor wet room idea in Sacramento with a hinged shower door, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an undermount sink

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash and black countertops

Ashley Beyer of Tinge Floral uses Fireclay's glazed thin Brick backsplash to create a timeless backdrop for her organic-inspired style. Sample Fireclay Tile's handmade thin Brick at fireclaytile.com/samples FIRECLAY THIN BRICK SHOWN Glazed Thin Brick in Olympic

Our custom cabinetry made from antique lumber and hand-finished with milk paint. Hand-wrought, rat-tail hinges, Soapstone countertops, Inglenook brick tile, antique fireback

This light and airy kitchen invites entertaining and features multiple seating areas. The cluster of light fixtures over the island adds a special touch

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold.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

2016 KuDa Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar photo in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash and brown countertops

Rift white oak base cabinets with integrated reveal pulls and panel ready dishwashers at both sinks, matte laminate upper cabinets and open shelving. Statuary Bella Honed marble slab on island, Caesarstone quartz on perimeter counter. Dolomite marble backsplash tile

Serving up underwater vibes, this blue wave tile backsplash playfully anchors this midcentury modern kitchen. Sample more blue tiles at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN Wave Tile in Slate Blue DESIGN Diane Gordon Design PHOTOS Elisabeth Gordon

This backsplash tile from Pratt & Larson was custom made for this kitchen. The client wanted something unique and traditional, but with a contemporary twist. The countertops are made of engineered quartz. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

Anna M Campbell
Mid-sized ornate u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Mid-sized transitional kids' white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, black floor and single-sink bathroom photo in Austin with a floating vanity, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a large industrial master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in DC Metro with a trough sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops and gray walls

Example of a large trendy galley light wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with brown backsplash, ceramic backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, an island and stainless steel appliances

Nukitchens design for 1856 Victorian Rectory in Fairfield CT. Cabinetry in Slate White, Quarter Sawn Oak Island in custom stain with Calcatta Gold Honed Countertop. Photo by Marco Ricca

With a little bit of love, you can transform your kitchen into a space you love to spend time in! Many people are so used to their surroundings that we don’t realize what a little bit of paint and new finishes can do to change a room. That’s exactly the case of this kitchen. Actually, the cabinetry was already refinished prior to us coming into the picture, our clients couldn’t wait! So, we had the opportunity to incorporate those finishing touches to really seal the deal of this space. Today, this kitchen is up-to-date and classic. It really will stand the test of time! To learn more about this space, continue reading below: Cabinets The cabinetry was already refinished prior to us doing our magic. But we love how the crisp and clean finishes of the cabinetry pairs so well with the new finishes and materials we incorporated. To elevate the cabinetry, we embellished the doors and drawers with 5 inch “Emerald” hardware from Top Knobs (TK288BSN). Countertops At first glance, you may have noticed we incorporated beautiful marble countertops to this space. So, what if we told you those countertops are not made of marble? Actually, not even close! These countertops are a beautiful 3cm Cambria quartz in the finish “Ironsbridge”. The specs of grey and veining in the countertops might have fooled you! We love the way it looks in this space. Backsplash Subway tiles have been around a long time. Still, we love the classic look of subway tile and our clients are always requesting it! A simple way to add interested to subway tile is to utilize tile with beveling, create a contrasting pattern, and add contrasting grout color, as we have done here. Here we have utilized a 3×6 Daltile Rittenhouse Square with beveled edges as the main tile. Then, over the range, we have framed the tile and changed the pattern to herringbone to add some pop! Fixtures The fixtures of this space are classically styled as well. From Blanco, we have the main sink in a Precis Super Single Bowl in White paired with an Atura kitchen faucet with pull-down spray in stainless steel. Then on the island, we have a Precis Medium Bowl in White and an Atura Pulldown bar faucet in stainless steel, also from Blanco.