Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

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Enclosed kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

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Elegant white tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub photo in Seattle with an undermount sink and white cabinets

Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in Atlanta with beige walls

Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Diego with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, raised-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances

This traditional inspired kitchen design features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Verona raised panel door style in the Pebble Grey Paint finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Brittanica. Photos courtesy of Felicia Evans Photography.

Suzanne Scott
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink

Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mountain style u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant medium tone wood floor seated home bar photo in DC Metro with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brick backsplash and beige countertops

Large cottage u-shaped brown floor and light wood floor kitchen photo in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, an island, soapstone countertops, glass tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Anne Matheis
Huge elegant dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Connie Anderson Photography
Example of a classic wooden u-shaped staircase design in Houston with painted risers

Beautiful and bright white and black traditional kitchen with soaring beamed ceilings accented with painted bead board details. Photo by Peter Rymwid

a kitchen update by USI Remodeling.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The original breakfast room was removed and the corner corner squared off a the site of the new sink. The removal of the wall dividing the kitchen and dining areas allowed the kitchen to expand and accommodate the open concept floor plan. The result is an amazingly comfortable & beautiful space in which to cook & entertain.