Pairing their love of Mid-Century Modern design and collecting with the enjoyment they get out of entertaining at home, this client’s kitchen remodel in Linda Vista hit all the right notes. Set atop a hillside with sweeping views of the city below, the first priority in this remodel was to open up the kitchen space to take full advantage of the view and create a seamless transition between the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space. A primary wall was removed and a custom peninsula/bar area was created to house the client’s extensive collection of glassware and bar essentials on a sleek shelving unit suspended from the ceiling and wrapped around the base of the peninsula. Light wood cabinetry with a retro feel was selected and provided the perfect complement to the unique backsplash which extended the entire length of the kitchen, arranged to create a distinct ombre effect that concentrated behind the Wolf range. Subtle brass fixtures and pulls completed the look while panels on the built in refrigerator created a consistent flow to the cabinetry. Additionally, a frosted glass sliding door off of the kitchen disguises a dedicated laundry room full of custom finishes. Raised built-in cabinetry houses the washer and dryer to put everything at eye level, while custom sliding shelves that can be hidden when not in use lessen the need for bending and lifting heavy loads of laundry. Other features include built-in laundry sorter and extensive storage.

Standing at Garden entrance looking east, for an eye-level view on this late December morning.
Design ideas for an asian landscaping in Manchester.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Kent

The estate wall is situated just below the kitchen windows and deck, making it an important visual element viewed from above as well as at eye level, and from both sides. Within the wall’s protective embrace the homeowners can enjoy the yard and garden with privacy from the shared driveway.

Transitional kitchen taken from late 1950's to contemporary today. We opted to take down a wall separating the mudroom from the kitchen which allowed us to put in this pretty bar peninsula with overhead stainless cook-top vent. Where you see the refrigerator used to be a very small pantry and we cleverly put floor to ceiling cabinets to house many kitchen items. The microwave is skillfully hidden behind two doors and at eye level.

Pairing their love of Mid-Century Modern design and collecting with the enjoyment they get out of entertaining at home, this client’s kitchen remodel in Linda Vista hit all the right notes. Set atop a hillside with sweeping views of the city below, the first priority in this remodel was to open up the kitchen space to take full advantage of the view and create a seamless transition between the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space. A primary wall was removed and a custom peninsula/bar area was created to house the client’s extensive collection of glassware and bar essentials on a sleek shelving unit suspended from the ceiling and wrapped around the base of the peninsula. Light wood cabinetry with a retro feel was selected and provided the perfect complement to the unique backsplash which extended the entire length of the kitchen, arranged to create a distinct ombre effect that concentrated behind the Wolf range. Subtle brass fixtures and pulls completed the look while panels on the built in refrigerator created a consistent flow to the cabinetry. Additionally, a frosted glass sliding door off of the kitchen disguises a dedicated laundry room full of custom finishes. Raised built-in cabinetry houses the washer and dryer to put everything at eye level, while custom sliding shelves that can be hidden when not in use lessen the need for bending and lifting heavy loads of laundry. Other features include built-in laundry sorter and extensive storage.

Put your taste for contemporary kitchen design front and center with these laminate cabinets featuring sleek slab doors, dramatically contrasting finishes, and decidedly modern accents. Perfectly designed for entertaining, this kitchen features special touches to maximize ambiance - including a built in fireplace at eye level and our integrated lighting solutions that beautifully accentuate the room.

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

An example of great storage solutions for cutting boards that are at eye level and plates that instead of being stacked up are inserted in drawers with separators.

These are some perfect examples of Waterfall and Book matched applications utilizing the vein patterns in this particular Granite. Featured Stone: Maori Granite (Polished and leathered options available) Black and white is considered to be a "timeless" look. It never goes out of style. You can utilize a veined pattern stone in a book match or waterfall application to bring in some modern touches and create a space full of drama. A successful achievement of this is done when the stone's color is paired with a contrasting shade within the same space. Take these pictures for example. You can't stop looking at the stone and the veins in the stone. Right? Keep this tip in mind when pairing colors in your space. I find it to be especially helpful when choosing countertops, because they cover such a large area in your kitchen. Being on a horizontal plane closest to your eye level, you want them to be the focal point of your kitchen. Follow us for more design inspiration as well as all New Inventory Arrival posts.

Al Argueta
Eat-in kitchen - small transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, a peninsula, an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and white appliances

I built a trough around the perimeter of the vanity area which served as a visual break between the space at eye level, and the 16 foot high vaulted ceiling. It also served as a means to mount accent lighting in the spaces between the mirrors, as well as strip lighting above to throw a uniform glow up into the high ceiling. Halogen task lighting mounted on cables. Design, color scheme, lighting, and installation by Addhouse. Photo by Monkeyboy Productions

Transitional Kitchen taken from late 1950's to contemporary today. We opted to take down a wall separating the mudroom from the kitchen which allowed us to put in this pretty bar peninsula with overhead bar cook-top vent. Where you see the refrigerator used to be a very small pantry and we cleverly put floor to ceiling cabinets to house many kitchen items. The microwave is skillfully hidden behind two doors and at eye level.

Transitional kitchen taken from late 1950's to contemporary today. We opted to take down a wall separating the mudroom from the kitchen which allowed us to put in this pretty bar peninsula with overhead stainless cook-top vent. Where you see the refrigerator used to be a very small pantry and we cleverly put floor to ceiling cabinets to house many kitchen items. The microwave is skillfully hidden behind two doors and at eye level.

The dining room wall features a fireplace, raised to be eye level with the table, for a mesmerizing visual display during meals. A wall-to-wall tile surround adds texture and shimmer, bouncing the light of the flames. The plant-inspired ceiling lights continue into the family room, a theme reappearing in the guest room and half bath for an overhead garden.

The pantry is easy to access with timber pullout drawers.
Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen photo in Kent with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, an island and white countertops

Seating is hidden in a sunken area. When using the area a person is eye level with the garden instead of looking into the back porch. This also allows for added privacy. Rock steps lead down while rock retaining walls spill over with creeping juniper, hakonechloa, ajuga and Spanish bells.

Inspiration for a large timeless galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large trendy open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Vancouver with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv