Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss

Kitchen Island constructed from maple painted with Benjamin Moore Advanced Satin. The island has an adjustable pot and pan organizer, Tupperware storage system, spice rack, cutting board, trash and recycling drawer, silverware organizer, and a solid Oak Top stained dark walnut. Built by Steve Obarowski

In the L-shaped kitchen, we utilized an assortment of wooden cutting boards & bowls to warm up the space & provide contrast to the Carrara marble countertops & cabinets. The homeowner's collection of metal teapots, Moroccan drinking glasses & cookbooks help make this previously sterile, open-plan area look super-homey. Photo by Claire Esparros.

This beautiful white kitchen has been updated using Hallmark Floors Heirloom: Autumn Stone Collection. Love the contrast of the white and dark floors.

Drew Kelly
Kitchen - contemporary dark wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, metallic backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash, an island, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen with marble island and inlaid cutting board photo by Alex Hayden
Example of a mid-sized trendy galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and blue backsplash

This beautiful kitchen features the latest in kitchen design and details. The hidden panty creates an open space. http://www.arthurrutenberghomes.com/

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Rauscher & Associates | Staging: Ambiance at Home | Landscaping: GT Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Cutting board storage. Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo.
Open concept kitchen - large traditional medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

Classic White cabinets are accented with Italian Marble slab backsplash, natural walnut island countertop and bronze light fixtures. Vintage satin nickel scoop pulls and handles on shaker cabinets.

Featuring hand turned legs and an integrated, inset end grain sinker cypress cutting board. Photos by Jason Kruppe
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary porcelain tile and white floor eat-in kitchen idea in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

This sun-filled farmhouse kitchen is the focal point of this home’s new addition. The kitchen is white with wood elements, giving it a contemporary feel. From the recessed outlets in the island, to the columns adorning the island, to the hood with walnut trim, to the paneled refrigerator that matches the cabinetry, every detail was customized for the homeowners. The kitchen is anchored by a large island with seating for seven and tons of storage. The island is bookended by additional components topped by walnut butcher block counters. One end serves as a table and the other end is an extra area for food prep and storage. There is also a cutting board integrated into the sink. The white quartz on the island and main kitchen counters and white subway tile backsplash give the kitchen a modern, sleek look. The walnut trim around the hood is a special touch that ties directly into the walnut butcher block counters. After tearing down this home's existing addition, we set out to create a new addition with a modern farmhouse feel that still blended seamlessly with the original house. The addition includes a kitchen great room, laundry room and sitting room. Outside, we perfectly aligned the cupola on top of the roof, with the upper story windows and those with the lower windows, giving the addition a clean and crisp look. Using granite from Chester County, mica schist stone and hardy plank siding on the exterior walls helped the addition to blend in seamlessly with the original house. Inside, we customized each new space by paying close attention to the little details. Reclaimed wood for the mantle and shelving, sleek and subtle lighting under the reclaimed shelves, unique wall and floor tile, recessed outlets in the island, walnut trim on the hood, paneled appliances, and repeating materials in a symmetrical way work together to give the interior a sophisticated yet comfortable feel. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Example of a large classic u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops and stone slab backsplash

Storage cabinet for cake pans, cookie sheets and cutting boards.
Eat-in kitchen - large l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

The open wood truss system, tongue in groove ceiling and wood counter top on the island all provide great contrasting interests to the white painted recessed paneled custom-made cabinetry. Two sinks and a trough in the island provide ample utility and enough space for multiple chefs. The wall sconces accent and center the window above the kitchen sink while the fully integrated Sub Zero refrigerator is nicely concealed. Photo Credit: Randle Bye