Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

White Springs Granite
Inspiration for a timeless slate floor kitchen remodel in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble backsplash, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops

Cosmic Black granite is shown in this project! Search the specific granite name, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

2015 First Place Winner of the NKBA Puget Sound Small to Medium Kitchen Design Awards. 2016 Winner HGTV People's Choice Awards in Kitchen Trends. 2016 First Place Winner of the NKBA National Design Competition. NW Architectural Photography-Judith Wright Design

Mountain style l-shaped brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored countertops

Architect:Steve Hinderberger of Hindesign
Example of a classic l-shaped kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops

Kyle Caldwell
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized cottage light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, an island, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Fine Focus Photography - Tre Dunham
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tile backsplash

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
Kitchen - mid-sized coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a timeless galley dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Douglas Hill Photography
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Pheonix Photography
Mid-sized mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and granite countertops

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized tropical single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 multicolored tile and cement tile white floor and porcelain tile bathroom photo in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, black countertops, a two-piece toilet and granite countertops

Amy Williams Photo
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

A striking island occupies the center of a spacious kitchen in Bloomfield Hills. The HPL backed real wood veneer in Ebony Sabbiata from Tree Frog bridges the tonal distance between the walnut floors and all white cabinets and walls, creating harmony and visual balance. Full height backsplashes in shiny white are laid out in a windmill pattern, punctuated every so often with intricately designed accent squares. A combination of bold veining and delicate blooming on the Calacatta quartzite countertops contributes its subtle energy to the mix. The kitchen is separated into several independent vignettes, each one laid out symmetrically. The vast island with built in sink offers all the prep space a chef could need. The built in cooktop is centered directly behind to facilitate easy cooking, while an additional sink in the clean up area expedites after dinner chores. A walk-pantry and small home office are tucked in behind the refrigerator freezer wall. Multiple lighting details, including lighted cabinet interiors and a lighted display niche above the refrigerator, complete this stunning 2015 lake home.

An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.

Peter Rymwid This beautiful kitchen is the heart of this new construction home. Black accents in the range and custom pantry provide a dramatic touch.Seeded glass cabinet doors repeat the texture of the lantern light fixtures over the island which can seat 4