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Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, white cabinets and white backsplash

Inspiration for a farmhouse medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam, shiplap ceiling and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Laundry room - large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor laundry room idea in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, green walls, stainless steel countertops and gray countertops

The majority of the cabinets are painted in Sherwin Williams Foggy Day. Stained cabinets surrounding the sink look like a piece of furniture. Stained open shelves make the space open and bright while bringing in additional warmth. The white subway tile backsplash on the entire kitchen perimeter wall keeps the kitchen light. The island is hard to miss as not only is it quite large but it gorgeous! The majority of the counter is Calacatta Laza by MSI while one end showcases a beautiful slab of wood.

Photo by Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Transitional laundry room photo in New York with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

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Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped vinyl floor and beige floor kitchen idea in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, black appliances, an island, black countertops and gray cabinets

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Example of a cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Kitchen with pantry behind screen door
Kitchen - country light wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo Credit: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
Large elegant galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This unassuming Kitchen design offers a simply elegance to the Great Room.
Large farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, limestone countertops, limestone backsplash, paneled appliances and gray countertops

A spacious colonial in the heart of the waterfront community of Greenhaven still had its original 1950s kitchen. A renovation without an addition added space by reconfiguring, and the wall between kitchen and family room was removed to create open flow. A beautiful banquette was built where the family can enjoy breakfast overlooking the pool. Kitchen Design: Studio Dearborn. Interior decorating by Lorraine Levinson. All appliances: Thermador. Countertops: Pental Quartz Lattice. Hardware: Top Knobs Chareau Series Emerald Pulls and knobs. Stools and pendant lights: West Elm. Photography: Jeff McNamara.

The Binary House was conceived as part of Hometta's premier collection. It explores several dualities of modern living. Photo Credit: Ben Hill
Example of a minimalist galley eat-in kitchen design in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Photography by Chase Daniel
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

Curved Pantry with lateral opening doors and walnut counter top. Norman Sizemore Photographer
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional white floor bathroom design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and blue countertops

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped bamboo floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, solid surface countertops and an island