The U-shaped layout of this kitchen allows for family members and guests to comfortably move about the space, even if someone is working at the island. The island was also designed for the sole purpose of food preparation.

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Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and paneled appliances

Greg Grupenhof Copyright 2014
Open concept kitchen - contemporary open concept kitchen idea in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, an island and brown countertops

Kitchen updated with Viking Appliances, Hansgrohe+Axor Citterio Semi-Pro Kitchen and Prep Faucet, Carrara Marble Island, and white quartzstone countertops. Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive, LLC

New stainless steel appliances, chimney style hood, utensil hanging rods, and a simple, straight forward backsplash, round out this kitchens updated, sophisticated look. Photography by Chrissy Racho

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Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder. Photos © Paul S. Bartholomew Photography
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

2017-2018 Kitchen Design Contest Southwest Winner. This kitchen functions as a gathering and homework area for the children, while ample space allows the entire family to get together and cook dinner. The beautiful floor plan opens to the great room and vast outdoor patio, and the material selections blend through the entirety of the home.

Kitchen. Photo by Butterfly Media.
Example of a large mountain style l-shaped cork floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

Marcus Gleysteen, Michael Casey, Michael Lee
Inspiration for a scandinavian light wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and gray backsplash

Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Michael J. Lee Photography
Large ornate medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Seamless connection between kitchen and family room showcases complementary custom-designed cabinetry. Rusty Reniers
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and multicolored backsplash

Robyn Dawn
Example of a large beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and marble backsplash

Beth Singer
Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Detroit with beige cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

John Bessler
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New York with mosaic tile backsplash