Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and gray floor kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

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Example of a trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with gray backsplash, an island, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Taking out the wall between a small kitchen and dining area made room for this spacious new kitchen. Photo - Jeffrey Totaro
Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Design and Build by WSD. Photos by Carl Bruce
Alcove shower - traditional gray tile alcove shower idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Corner shower - transitional gray tile gray floor and single-sink corner shower idea in Atlanta with white walls, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a freestanding vanity

A corner shower with a radial curb maximizes space. Glass blocks, built into the existing window opening add light and the solid surface window sill and window surround provide a waterproof barrier. Andrea Rugg

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The mixture of grey green cabinets with the distressed wood floors and ceilings, gives this farmhouse kitchen a feeling of warmth. Cabinets: Brookhaven and the color is Green Stone Benjamin Moore paint color: There's not an exact match for Green Stone, but Gettysburg Grey, HC 107 is close. Sink: Krauss, model KHF200-30, stainless steel Faucet: Kraus, modelKPF-1602 Hardware: Restoration hardware, Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Windows: Bloomberg is the manufacturer the hardware is from Restoration hardware--Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Floors: European Oak that is wired brushed. The company is Provenza, Pompeii collection and the color is Amiata. Distressed wood: The wood is cedar that's been treated to look distressed! My client is brilliant , so he did some googling (is that a word?) and came across several sites that had a recipe to do just that. He put a steel wool pad into a jar of vinegar and let it sit for a bit. In another jar, he mixed black tea with water. Brush the tea on first and let it dry. Then brush on the steel wool/vinegar (don't forget to strain the wool). Voila, the wood turns dark. Andrew McKinney Photography

Jeremy Jacobs
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary ceramic tile and brown floor open concept kitchen idea with an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A traditional kitchen with touches of the farmhouse and Mediterranean styles. We used cool, light tones adding pops of color and warmth with natural wood.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Jeff Herr
Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub photo in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, solid surface countertops, an undermount sink and a one-piece toilet

CurvyTile Grey 10.5x10.5 is an elegant and timeless tile with a regal shape. The face of the tile has a matte finish with a satin feel. The edges of the tiles have a soft round edge at the top; creating a smooth, yet definite, transition from tile to tile. The grey is a very light shade and is almost silver. The color is comprised of very light rain-cloud grey with a slightly darker natural grey underneath. These tiles are porcelain.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA this transitional style inspired grey kitchen design features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style in a Summit Grey finish. Kitchen countertops are engineered quartz by Cambria in the color Bellingham. Kitchen appliances are from KitchenAid. The kitchen also features a White Subway tile backsplash with Melange Gray Cloud mosaic in the kitchen and Mother of Pearl and Stainless in the buffet area. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

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Example of a small transitional gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower design in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island