Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with an island, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, a single-bowl sink and black countertops

The stove's glass material backsplash adds to the expansiveness of the kitchen, as well as give the kitchen a subtle mix of textures. Photo credits: Fauzi Anuar of www.zeeandmarina.com

This cozy kitchen on Whitewater Lake, Wis. is full of character. From the the exposed beams and beautiful two-tone cabinets to the hardwood floor and expansive windows, it's simply a gorgeous design and perfect fit for the homeowners.

Trueform Concrete designed this L shaped concrete kitchen countertop to custom fit the kitchen area.
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a drop-in sink and no island

Example of a french country u-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and black countertops

RDM Architecture A true white kitchen. Working within a limited space we were able to create an open and bright kitchen that is functional and matches the aesthetic of the house. Photo:Matt Kocourek

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Enclosed kitchen - huge contemporary l-shaped travertine floor enclosed kitchen idea in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, two islands and stainless steel appliances

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Open concept kitchen - contemporary u-shaped beige floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an undermount sink and white countertops

Kitchen - country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Dallas with gray cabinets, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

Example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen design in Santa Barbara with multicolored backsplash, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

This functional pantry enables the home owner to keep the microwave out of the kitchen
Example of a large classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Columbus with open cabinets, a double-bowl sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Remodeled kitchen with a large island, wood cabinetry, white countertops, pendant lighting, bar seating, and warm herringbone wood flooring.
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Orange County with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Inspiration for a large timeless galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Ottawa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Top 3 design wishes: 1. Large island – We wanted a 9ft island and we achieved that. We wanted the dishwasher, microwave, sink and garbage drawer to be in the island 2. Nice Appliances – One of the things we really wanted was a large refrigerator/Freezer but didn’t know if it would be overbearing and if it would fit with the other things we wanted in the kitchen. We were able to fit the Electrolux Icon 64” wide refrig/freezer units and we couldn’t be happier. It is definitely something everyone notices right away. In addition, we went with Bosch appliances for everything else. (Range Hood, Drawer Microwave, 36” Induction Cooktop, Dishwasher and Oven) 3. No gap between the cabinets and the ceiling. On the other hand our ceilings were just over 9ft so we were able to use the standard cabinets with the 15” cabinets on top with deco strip. We definitely got the super-high IKEA Bobdyn kitchen we were looking to get.