Inspiration for a 1950s u-shaped gray floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, blue backsplash, a peninsula and white countertops

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

This Kitchen was renovated into an open concept space with a large island and custom cabinets - that provide ample storage including a wine fridge and coffee station. The details in this space reflect the client's fun personalities! With a punch of blue on the island, that coordinates with the patterned tile above the range. The funky bar stools are as comfortable as they are fabulous. Lastly, the mini fan cools off the space while industrial pendants illuminate the island seating. Maintenance was also at the forefront of this design when specifying quartz counter-tops, porcelain flooring, ceramic backsplash, and granite composite sinks. These all contribute to easy living. Builder: Wamhoff Design Build Photographer: Daniel Angulo

John Granen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern one-story wood flat roof remodel

Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography

Dustin Peck
Mid-sized mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Charlotte with brown cabinets and solid surface countertops

Lighter toned cabinets and countertop were chosen to bright the space and give a more open feel to the compact kitchen. Overhang counter provides a space for quick meals.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

A highly functional island. Learn more about our showroom and kitchen and bath design: http://www.mingleteam.com

Bruce Damonte

This Poway Kitchen Remodel had a dated look with white tile countertops and overhang cabinets. The remodel brought new life to this kitchen adding white StarMark cabinets that brighten up the once dark space. The tile countertops have been replaced by gorgeous granite and glass tile backspash compliment the countertop and cabinets. www.choosechi.com. Photos by John Gerson

Arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Traditional Black & White Kitchen in Norwalk, CT Large kitchen area with open space and dining area. Large kitchen island by the window and black cabinetry lining the wall of the kitchen. Under cabinet lighting brightens up the white backsplash and the white walls give it an open, airy feeling. #traditionalkitchen #transitionalkitchen #blackandwhitekitchen #island

David Lauridsen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Poway Kitchen Remodel had a dated look with white tile countertops and overhang cabinets. The remodel brought new life to this kitchen adding white StarMark cabinets that brighten up the once dark space. The tile countertops have been replaced by gorgeous granite and glass tile backspash compliment the countertop and cabinets. www.choosechi.com. Photos by John Gerson

Photo Credit: Damien Hendley Larger north facing windows can bring much needed light into darker rooms. Mixed materials were used to keep the space feeling warm, while providing a generous amount of light coloured horizontal finishes to allow light to bounce through the space. A key to filling a space with light that does not glare is to have light coming into the room from different walls.

David Lauer
Country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

HouseWurks Location: Westfield, IN, USA This outdated kitchen needed a facelift. We started by painting the cabinets to brighten the room and added a contrast color to the island and corner cabinets. We replaced the existing countertops with Quartz, added a 2 foot overhang for more sitting space, and installed a new under-mount sink. The addition of the hood, completed the look to give this a more modern feel.