This kitchen features Shaker-style cherry cabinets with a natural, clear finish, and a mix of brushed nickel, stainless steel and copper accents. The backsplash is travertine subway tiles, with a decorative band of copper and marble. Copper accessories adorn the counter tops, and a copper pendant light hangs over the sink. The flooring is a luxury vinyl tile. Photos by Ian Coleman

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
Enclosed kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A white kitchen with mixed metals and a combination of gray and warm tones were the mandate for this kitchen that served as the hub of the open floor plan modern home. The stainless steel appliances and gold toned pendants, backsplash, and seating are tied together by the marble which has both gray and sienna hues. The custom hood and stainless horizontal feature added interest. This kitchen is also equiped with the latest appliance technology and heated floors for function and comfort.

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped ceramic tile, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, granite countertops, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Rustic sophistication is embodied in this cabin kitchen that incorporates elements of stone, wood and tile.
Mountain style u-shaped kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown backsplash and paneled appliances

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Large elegant l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a large craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, no island and black countertops

Inspiration came from hand paint French tiles from the wife's mother. Dress Blues by Sherwin Willaims was chosen for the island and the window trim as the focal point of the kitchen. The home owner had collected many antique copper pieces, so copper finishes were incorporated from the lighting, to the hood panels to the rub-through on the bronze cabinet hardware. Photo by Spacecrafting

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

Large french country u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and raised-panel cabinets

photo provided by homeowner. Custom Range Hood #13, in Medium Nickel Silver with a Medium Copper crown. A notch was cut into the rear of this range hood to accommodate the beam.

Kitchen view of the Reimers Rd. Residence. Construction by Ameristar Remodeling & Roofing. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Example of a large trendy u-shaped concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and a double-bowl sink

Casey Dunn
Example of a southwest l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, paneled appliances, an island, black countertops, a single-bowl sink and multicolored backsplash

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.

Inspiration for a french country l-shaped limestone floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen expansion and remodel with custom white shaker cabinets, polished nickel hardware, custom lit glass-front cabinets doors, glass mosaic tile backsplash. Coffered copper ceiling with custom white trim and crown molding. White cabinets with marble counter top, dark island with white marble countertop, medium hardwood flooring. Concealed appliances and Wolf range and hood. White and nickel pendant lighting. Island with seating for four. Kitchen with built-in bookshelves in open layout.

Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mountain style single-wall concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops