Large, expansive kitchen with subtle textures and creamy colors is the epitome of elegance. The Calacatta Vagli marble countertops have exquisite patterning and a classic horizontal light and dark grey veining.

Eric Roth Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar photo in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and brown countertops

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

St. Martin White Gray kitchen
Example of a large classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, gray countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Mariko Reed
Inspiration for a mid-century modern kitchen remodel in San Francisco

We used Caesarstone quartz for the countertops and faux-marble tile from Crossville Tile's Virtue collection to create a space that was functional and maintenance-free as well as beautiful. Photography by Melodie Hayes

2016 KuDa Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Large transitional master bath design in Portland with freestanding tub, quartz countertops, gold accents, white shaker cabinets and undermount sinks. Cabinet Finishes: Benjamin Moore "Chantily Lace" Countertop: Caesarstone "Symphony Grey" Shower walls: Pental "Comfort G" Design white Floor: Bedrosians "Officine" Acid & Emser "Cultura Pebble" Grey

Open kitchen for a busy family of five. Custom built inset cabinetry by Jewett Farms + Co. with handpainted perimeter cabinets and gray stained Oak Island. Reclaimed wood shelves behind glass cabinet doors, custom bronze hood. Soapstone countertops by Jewett Farms + Co. Look over the projects to check out all the custom details. Photography by Eric Roth

Small transitional single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor dedicated laundry room photo in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Kevin Sprague
Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Keith Gegg / Gegg Media
Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

photography by Rob Karosis
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

A talented interior designer was ready for a complete redo of her 1980s style kitchen in Chappaqua. Although very spacious, she was looking for better storage and flow in the kitchen, so a smaller island with greater clearances were desired. Grey glazed cabinetry island balances the warm-toned cerused white oak perimeter cabinetry. White macauba countertops create a harmonious color palette while the decorative backsplash behind the range adds both pattern and texture. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Interior design finishes by Strauss House Designs LLC. White Macauba countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator by Subzero; Range by Viking Hardware by Lewis Dolan. Sink by Julien. Over counter Lighting by Providence Art Glass. Chandelier by Niche Modern (custom). Sink faucet by Rohl. Tile, Artistic Tile. Chairs and stools, Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

Two-bedroom renovation in a 1920’s loft style building. A single large floating ceiling with perimeter cove lighting was built over the living and dining space to accentuate the extra tall ceiling height. The ceiling also serves to hide LED recessed lighting, speakers and sprinkler heads. Custom teak veneer doors are wrapped with blackened steel door jams and a blackened steel base reveal that match the extra-large aluminum windows. High gloss gray lacquer cabinetry was used in the kitchen as well as for the matching living room TV unit. In the kitchen, custom flush pivot doors on either end, built to look like part of the kitchen cabinetry, push open on one side reveal an office behind and on the other to reveal a rear hallway leading to a guest bathroom. White caesarstone countertops were used throughout with large porcelain tiles in the bathrooms. Engineered grey-washed rift and quartered white oak floors extend throughout.

Tudor Spinu
Urban u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Valerie Wilcox
Mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets