A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Coastal contemporary finishes and furniture designed by Interior Designer and Realtor Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. #designingdreams
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Atlantic Archives, Richard Leo Johnson
Eclectic girl playroom photo in Jacksonville

A gray glass back splash adds a bit of glamour the the warm cherry cabinetry. Photo Credit: Jeff Garland
Small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The original kitchen was dark and lacked storage space. It was cut off from the rest of the house and needed an update. We removed the wall between the dining room and kitchen and bumped the kitchen out in the rear of the house. We created lots of storage, a new island with seating and added windows bringing in much needed natural light. The kitchen is now a hub of activity for the whole family.

Darren Setlow Photography
Large cottage l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Bruce Bettis Photography
Example of a classic mudroom design in Boston with white walls and a green front door

Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor wet bar remodel in Detroit with dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Home design - transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor home design idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a small modern light wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Neutral colors beautifully complemented by dark bronze fixtures and elements of decor. The tufted bed was made by Nathan Anthony. The chandelier by Troy lighting and the lamps by Arteriors Home

Inspiration for a farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

By combining green cabinets with wooden island cabinet, we saved the kitchen from mediocrity and blended it with gold fixtures, giving your kitchen a brand-new look and vitality.

This traditional kitchen was inspired by memories of the owners farmhouse kitchen, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

Built in dark wood bench with integrated boot storage. Large format stone-effect floor tile. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Large elegant ceramic tile mudroom photo in Minneapolis with gray walls and a white front door