Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

A built-in cutting board sits above a drawer adjacent to the kitchen sink for access to cut and chop items near the kitchen disposal. A second cutting board is available in the island prep space of this kitchen.

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, shaker cabinets, paneled appliances and black countertops

Transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

This kind of magnetic knife holder is a hygienic alternative to the traditional wooden knife block. Having a shallow cutlery drawer immediately below a space-saving cutting board makes this drawer a natural repository for cutting (and peeling/paring/crushing) kitchen implements. Everything is in one place, with easy clear-off of food debris to one side. Note that both the cutting board and the knife drawer are contained inside a larger drawer front: the look is consistent with the rest of the kitchen, and would allow for a contained compost bucket below, if desired.

Transitional kitchen with large islands, globe pendent lighting, large stainless steel vent hood, and a white geometric backsplash.
Eat-in kitchen - huge transitional galley terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, two islands, an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a transitional eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and gray backsplash

Peter Peirce
Transitional galley kitchen photo in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Wood-Mode "Brandywine Recessed" cabinets in a Vintage Nordic White finish on Maple. Wood-Mode Oil-Rubbed Bronze Hardware. Taj Mahal Leathered Quartzite Countertops with Ogee Edges on Island and 1/8" Radius Edges on Perimeter. Photo: John Martinelli

A custom island created by Versatile Wood Products adds work and storage space while keeping the kitchen open to the dining and living rooms so the family can stay and play together. Photos by Photo Art Portraits

Sara Essex Bradley
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Custom cabinets by DRAPER-DBS Kitchen design by Veronica Campbell of Deane, Inc.: www.deane.com Photography by Jane Beiles
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Wiff Harmer
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Nashville with an island and gray countertops

Pendant Lights: Hinge Pendant No 804 by Quorum International. Stools: Charcoal Grey counter-height stools by Tabouret.
Eat-in kitchen - transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a large transitional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Elegant kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island