The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Cook’s Blue, and above the antique desk hangs a vintage Stilnovo chandelier.
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Nicholas Wray
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Kat Alves
Inspiration for a mediterranean galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and brown countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island and white countertops

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Example of a trendy dark wood floor bedroom design in Chicago with gray walls

Photography by Eric Roth Photography Designed by Heartwood Kitchens, Danvers MA. The Heartwood showroom is located on Boston's North Shore.
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE. Tuscany fire Outdoor Pizza Oven.Outdoor Pizza Ovens are todays hottest trend in Outdoor Living. Outdoor Living should look, feel and taste FABULOUS. The free standing wood fired Tuscany Fire Outdoor Pizza Oven is perfect for family outings. The realism is the trend of outdoor dining and preparation that reaches far beyond the grill. The wood fired Outdoor Pizza oven can cook pizza, calzones, baked stuff shells, breads and much more. Two ways to cook with the Wood Fired Pizza Oven. One way with the door open and flamed pushed to the side and pizza place on the other. The Pizza is cooked right on the floor of the oven. Secondly is the old fashioned hearth oven technique of escalating the temperature of the oven and then closing the door with the food placed in the now temperate oven heat. The Outdoor Pizza oven is a great way to anchor teens home outdoors with family and friends. Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE.Outdoor Living should look, feel and taste FABULOUS. The free standing DI FIORE Outdoor Pizza Oven is perfect for family outings. The realism is the trend of outdoor dining and preparation that reaches far beyond the grill. The wood fired Outdoor Pizza oven can cook pizza, calzones, baked stuff shells, breads and much more. Two ways to cook with the Wood Fired Pizza Oven. One way with the door open and flamed pushed to the side and pizza place on the other. The Pizza is cooked right on the floor of the oven. Secondly is the old fashioned hearth oven technique of escalating the temperature of the oven and then closing the door with the food placed in the now temperate oven heat. The Outdoor Pizza oven is a great way to anchor teens home outdoors with family and friends. For more great Outdoor Pizza Oven ideas and projects go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE. www.Outdoorkitchendesigner.com www.OutdoorLivingDesignerCt.com For more great Outdoor Pizza Oven ideas and projects go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE. www.Outdoorkitchendesigner.com Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor kitchen remodel in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Custom bathroom vanity and storage units
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Drawing from one of the owner's experience as a chef, the kitchen is inspired by a commercial kitchen. Walls of durable metal pegboard embody the project's authentic approach in which the tools of everyday life are displayed as objects, while simultaneously making kitchen utensils convenient to use. Photo by Scott Norsworthy

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Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Austin with multicolored walls

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Enclosed kitchen - small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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White, bright and modern, this sleek kitchen design makes a statement with pattern. Shooting LA
Large trendy single-wall light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a craftsman kitchen remodel in Nashville