The 1990’s renovation of this kitchen failed to capture the home’s original character and architectural style. Major structural and mechanical changes, including the complete removal of a load-bearing wall, opened design solutions to improve function and sight lines within the first floor. An abandoned space hidden by the previous renovation was restored to create an intimate seating area. The kitchen was completely rearranged, redesigned, and dramatically furnished to achieve ideal form, flow, and function. Architectural details were carefully duplicated throughout. Greenfield brand cabinetry, creative lighting, and natural stone countertops are just a few of the details that complement the home’s original character.

Recent custom kitchen with farmhouse sink /downdraft gas cooktop/soapstone counters with glass tile backsplash /stainless appliances
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

• Kitchen cabinetry offered in a variety of styles (42" upper cabinet with 2" crown mouldings and under cabinet valence lighting). • Granite countertop and island in kitchen with quarter round edge profile. • Designer- selected backsplash tile. • Double stainless steel undermount sink with single lever pull out faucet. • Designer selected 4 piece stainless steel appliance package (fridge with water line, stove, over the range microwave, dishwasher). • Pantry comes with 4 - 16" deep tight mesh wire shelves (as per plan). • (Minimum 4 directional pot lights) 4" LED pot lights as per plan in kitchen. • Ceiling spray textured with knockdown finish and square corner bead. • Prefinished hardwood flooring in main floor hallway, foyer, kitchen and nook (as per plan). • Quality primer and 2 finished coats of quality low VOC paint on all interior walls.

The primary objective of this project was to create the ability to install a refrigerator sized for a family of six. The original 14 cubic foot capacity refrigerator was much too small for a four-bedroom home. Additional objects included providing wider (safer) isles, more counter space for food preparation and gathering, and more accessible storage. After installing a beaming above the original refrigerator and dual walk-in pantries (missing despite being in the original building plans), this area of the kitchen was opened up to make room for a much larger refrigerator, pantry storage, small appliance storage, and a concealed information center including backpack storage for the youngest family members (complete with an in-drawer PDAs charging station). By relocating the sink, the isle between the island and the range became much less congested and provided space for below counter pull-out pantries for oils, vinegars, condiments, baking sheets and more. Taller cabinets on the new sink wall provides improved storage for dishes. The kitchen is now more conducive to frequent entertaining but is cozy enough for a family that cooks and eats together on a night basis. The beautiful materials, natural light and marine view are the icing on the cake.

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items.

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items.

by CHENG Design, San Francisco Bay Area | Modern kitchen with warm palette through color and materials: wood, concrete island, custom copper hood, concrete countertops, bamboo cabinetry, hardwood floors | Photo by Matthew Millman

When Lisa told me she loved midcentury modern design, we instantly connected! I love bringing homes up-to-date while keeping a sense of midcentury style. This kitchen needed an improved layout and, by simply moving the refrigerator, we achieved a more open space with added storage, including a banquette for sipping morning coffee. Warm wood tones are true to the style. The cabinetry, paired with creamy Cambria countertops and gold hardware, creates a warm and inviting space.

A small kitchen addition with matching exterior stone made space for a long, seating island. Extending into the garage 4 ft allowed for a new marble powder room and mudroom with cubby built in while providing more space for a breakfast table. Client's lived in Europe, so the custom, hardwood, glazed, soft white kitchen cabinets and marble counter tops provide an elegant french farm house kitchen feel and function. Client loves cooking for her boys and friends with her new french door oven and 36" Thermador range. Dark walnut hardwood flooring provides a uniform contrasting warm tone throughout. Two large Marvin custom window and increased wall opening to dining room improved light and view.

The primary objective of this project was to create the ability to install a refrigerator sized for a family of six. The original 14 cubic foot capacity refrigerator was much too small for a four-bedroom home. Additional objects included providing wider (safer) isles, more counter space for food preparation and gathering, and more accessible storage. After installing a beaming above the original refrigerator and dual walk-in pantries (missing despite being in the original building plans), this area of the kitchen was opened up to make room for a much larger refrigerator, pantry storage, small appliance storage, and a concealed information center including backpack storage for the youngest family members (complete with an in-drawer PDAs charging station). By relocating the sink, the isle between the island and the range became much less congested and provided space for below counter pull-out pantries for oils, vinegars, condiments, baking sheets and more. Taller cabinets on the new sink wall provides improved storage for dishes. The kitchen is now more conducive to frequent entertaining but is cozy enough for a family that cooks and eats together on a night basis. The beautiful materials, natural light and marine view are the icing on the cake.

My concept for this kitchen was to collaborate with my client for this complete home renovation and ensure that the kitchen was the focal point of the open concept home. We strategically worked together to ensure proper wall dimensions, island placement and function, and symmetry to meet the wants and needs of my clients. White perimeter cabinetry helped to achieve a traditional feel for the space, while the gray stained island cabinetry allowed for a lovely transition to make the cozy kitchen work seamlessly with the distressed wide plank farmhouse style floating floor. In order to relieve the stark whiteness of the perimeter, I had suggested using contrast grout for the subway tile and the ultimate choice of cement tiles for the accent backsplash behind the range created a cathartic scene in this modestly stated design. Throw in some owls, books, and some fun pendant lighting and we were smiling through the finish line, together!!! My goal is to ensure that my client's needs are met and that their lives are improved through my designs. I hope you like the images of the new space!

The original kitchen in this stunning home was L-shaped and had a small island and peninsula seating. We expanded the kitchen by enclosing an existing screen porch and adding a new porch to the rear of the house with breathtaking lake views. Large picture windows replaced existing double hung windows for open views and unencumbered sight lines. The kitchen was relocated and expanded with a new and improved layout featuring an oversized island with ample seating and a warm wood countertop. The Thermador range takes center stage between the large picture windows and has a boxed hood with vent. Cabinet panels were added to the built-in refrigerator for a clean and sophisticated look. The white cabinets and marble look quartz are balanced by the warm wood floors and stained countertops. Lantern style pendant lights and strategically placed can lights add to the warmth and brightness of this spectacularly renovated kitchen. A keeping room was added where the kitchen used to be. A cozy fireplace and reworked windows provide a relaxing space for entertaining. A built-in bar and beverage station was designed for this casual, yet elegant space. A sliding barn door leads to a large walk-through pantry. The new kitchen placement allowed us to provide a connection to the existing living room with an oversized cased opening. The spaces are now perfectly aligned for daily living and entertaining. The client is thrilled with the design and is in awe of the results. Kustom Home Design provided the perfect solution for this luxury kitchen renovation.

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items.

The client presented a major challenge to the designer in this kitchen. The old layout was just not serving the family anymore. The designer created a solution that improved lighting, storage & overall functionally of the space while staying environmentally conscious. JATES Construction partnered with Green Home Chicago to bring this environmentally conscious project to life. Mouser cabinetry was used which holds a KMCA certification for providing responsibly sustainable cabinetry. We used a sustainably handmade tile. Quartz countertops. We custom-built a study area with a butcher block top to match the floors. The mudroom cabinet was custom-built to match the client selected cabinetry & a butcher block top was added to tie everything together.

The 1990’s renovation of this kitchen failed to capture the home’s original character and architectural style. Major structural and mechanical changes, including the complete removal of a load-bearing wall, opened design solutions to improve function and sight lines within the first floor. An abandoned space hidden by the previous renovation was restored to create an intimate seating area. The kitchen was completely rearranged, redesigned, and dramatically furnished to achieve ideal form, flow, and function. Architectural details were carefully duplicated throughout. Greenfield brand cabinetry, creative lighting, and natural stone countertops are just a few of the details that complement the home’s original character.

A laundry room flood gave opportunity for a brand new kitchen including an improved floor plan, new custom cabinets and fabulous organization. Creating separate work zones for this busy family was the key. The island houses all tools necessary for this avid baker. Including a hinged mixer shelf, pull out utensil bin and tray base cabinet. The wall layout has everything you need to prep and cook a gourmet meal. Reconfiguring the niche created additional pantry and baking pan storage. Adding seeded glass and mullions gave this client plenty of space to display her favorite items.

Traditional elements like the modern farmhouse style dining room table, family room rug, and kitchen cabinet design create for a truly classic space. Part of the interior design goal for this open format first floor was to inject soft color into the spaces without compromising the neutral color palette. The Henck Design team approached this refresh by adding light blue and warm neutral paint colors to the tray ceiling, builtins, kitchen island and custom hood over the gas range. Current decor styles among home builders and interior designers in the greater Nashville area call for natural material finishes like custom stained flooring and accents atop expert carpentry, along with incorporating board and batten wall treatments, high end lighting fixtures, custom window treatments and top quality furnishings. This Franklin, TN interior design project is no exception to our gold standard. The Henck Design team is proud to showcase this new and improved modern farmhouse interior design.

In order to improve the flow for entertaining family/grandchildren, the new design includes a long narrow island. The beautiful deception is that the island is only 21” deep, yet still has a little room for grandchildren to sit on the stools for snacks. Cabinetry was designed with a 2piece tall molding package to allow the trim to tie into the main room crown molding. This also allowed to tie wainscot style panels above the cased opening to the living room and the sunroom – a beautiful custom feature to help the room feel less choppy by these openings and help the eye stay focused on the grand picture of warm cherry inset cabinetry with quaint barrel hinges and beaded face frames. The refrigerator was placed closer to the higher activity/workstations and built-in with cabinet fronts to minimize the appearance. In turn, the double ovens were moved outside of this high-traffic area with an adequate landing space and tray storage above. This allowed for more ample counters around the range during cooking.

This kitchen renovation began with the clients questioning whether an addition was needed to meet their wishlist. By carefully rethinking the layout, the design team showed that everything could be accomplished within the existing footprint, maximizing function, storage, and flow while keeping the home’s balance intact. Small but strategic moves, like borrowing a touch of space from the laundry room and resizing a dining room window, opened the door to a larger island, improved circulation, and better placement for the range and sink. The result is a kitchen that feels expansive and beautifully composed. Thoughtful adjustments to the structure created just enough breathing room for a layout that now supports daily life. A natural marble braided mosaic backsplash, soft and organic in texture, carries gracefully to the ceiling as a focal point, complemented by classic subway tile on adjacent wall. Every detail was executed with craftsmanship in mind, from the refined cabinetry to the layered finishes that give the space its timeless character. Blending problem-solving with design, this kitchen delivers everything the homeowners envisioned, a bright, functional centerpiece that enhances both everyday living and special occasions alike.