Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Photos by Manolo Langis.
Example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Roger Cooner Architect, Munger Interiors
Elegant eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a minimalist kitchen design in New York

Everyday dishes are displayed on three understated shelves, also crafted from Reclaimed Chestnut. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional style kitchen
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Rachel Sieben
Example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, no island, black countertops, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

Robert Umenhofer, Photographer
Elegant u-shaped cork floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, black countertops and beige cabinets

Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Clayton Nelson & Associates with team of Eurowood Cabinetry and Slaughterbeck Floors Inc. - Residential Kitchen $120,000 and OVER
Inspiration for a large timeless light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a classic dark wood floor hallway design in Milwaukee with white walls

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Open concept kitchen - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green backsplash, white appliances, glass tile backsplash and an island

Example of a trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and glass tile backsplash

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, an island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets and stone tile backsplash

Phoenix Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, window backsplash, black appliances and an island

Linen White and Zinc painted cabinetry from Dura Supreme paired with Cambria Quartz in the Berwyn design. Kitchen remodel start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

A perspective view into the chef's work area featuring: Dual Dish-wash options in both a full size Miele and a double dish-wash drawer by Fisher Paykel, both finished with matching custom panel fronts.