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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography © Claudio Manzoni
Trendy gray floor kitchen photo in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - contemporary l-shaped beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Example of a mid-sized minimalist u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and gray countertops

Example of a cottage l-shaped brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, gray countertops and concrete countertops

A View from the Dining Area shows Convenient Wine Storage below the Island and Full Height Refrigeration cabinetry beyond in the space opened up from the old Pantry. Photo: Cherie Corderos

Beach style u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo credit: Nolan Painting Interior Design: Raindrum Design
Large trendy eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, glass tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, black countertops and shaker cabinets

  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

Zen-like kitchen has white kitchen walls & backsplash with contrasting light shades of beige and brown & modern flat panel touch latch cabinetry. Custom cabinetry made in the Benvenuti and Stein Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

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Eat-in kitchen - mediterranean light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

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Transitional open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

oak trim; new oak floors; Sub Zero refrigerator; Wolf range & hood; 3cm Brazilian Black granite counters with thumbnail edge detail; 3cm Verde Pavoa granite island with thumbnail edge; lower cabinets painted Seattle Mist by Benjamin Moore; upper cabinets painted Swiss Coffee by Benjamine Moore; island painted Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore; 6" x 13" rhomboid glazed ceramic tile at backsplash by Walker Zanger; photography by Tre Dunham

Trendy u-shaped light wood floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen photo in Miami with an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and glass-front cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a large classic kitchen design in DC Metro

Amazing open kitchen with white shaker cabinets and stained center island with matching floating shelves. Bronze and brass lighting and marble subway backsplash.