Dalton Portella
Enclosed kitchen - traditional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

Large trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and paneled appliances

Open concept kitchen - large farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, white cabinets and quartz countertops

Example of a large mountain style dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, an island, beaded inset cabinets and paneled appliances

Transitional concrete floor kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cottage single-wall concrete floor kitchen photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, red backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood countertops

This great room is so well detailed. With every wall paneled, clerestory windows bringing light directly in, and exposed beams spanning 30', this space is large yet inviting and comfortable. Environmentally-friendly sisal rug (made from Agave Sisalana plant -- hardy, fast-growing, and renewable) matching the tone of the European white oak DuChateau wood floors with oil finish. Foucault's Orb chandeliers (from Restoration Hardware) provide an accent of radiuses that tie in with the end table. When the weather is perfect, the sliding glass doors pocket out of sight, leaving a seamless transition from the outside living to the inside. The perfect space for entertaining.

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of an urban bathroom design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray walls

Photo Credit: Andrew Beasley Kitchen by Espresso Design with corian worktop.
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and solid surface countertops

Cabinetry by: Esq Design. Interior design by District 309 Photography: Tracey Ayton
Inspiration for a huge farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops and white backsplash

Interior view of the kitchen area. Interior design from Donald Ohlen at Ohlen Design. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti.
Inspiration for a small cottage single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood countertops

Inspiration for a large cottage u-shaped brick floor and red floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige backsplash

Residential Kitchen - Remodeler of the Year Award MICA 2013
Mountain style u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and paneled appliances

Example of a classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and white backsplash

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped brick floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Houston with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and two islands

2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel A perfect example of mixing what is authentic with the newest innovation. Beautiful antique reclaimed wood ceilings with Neff’s sleek grey lacquered cabinets. Concrete and stainless counter tops. Travertine flooring in a vertical pattern to compliment adds another subtle graining to the room.

Barbara Corsico
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets and an island