This ebony kitchen is the perfection of a modern dream. Black kitchens don't have to feel dark and gloomy but can feel bold and beautiful when matched with white countertops and light floors.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

This kitchen is clean, bright, and uncluttered. The island is finished in Sherwin Williams Gale Force and the sink cabinet features the Crossbuck door. It's sure to prove to be a timeless space and blank canvas for style changes through the years.

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Alisa’s vision of a clean, contemporary kitchen came to life with stunning Rift Cut White Oak cabinetry and a walk-in pantry that steals the show. With room to host and space to breathe, this California-modern space is full of warmth, style, and personality.

This kitchen is clean, bright, and uncluttered. The island is finished in Sherwin Williams Gale Force and the sink cabinet features the Crossbuck door. It's sure to prove to be a timeless space and blank canvas for style changes through the years.

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This is all the proof you need... a kitchen doesn't have to be massive to be STUNNING! No detail is unaccounted for in this beautifully, updated kitchen. Cabinets: Inset Door Style: Amesbury (slab top drawers) Finish: Hearthstone Grey Contact us at https://www.cabinetjoint.com/ for a free quote

This is all the proof you need... a kitchen doesn't have to be massive to be STUNNING! No detail is unaccounted for in this beautifully, updated kitchen. Cabinets: Inset Door Style: Amesbury (slab top drawers) Finish: Hearthstone Grey Contact us at https://www.cabinetjoint.com/ for a free quote

Few things are more time-honored than the classic contrast combo of black and white, or Frosty White and Ebony. This white oak kitchen captures it all and achieves it with grace! John of @shannslaughter described the remodel by saying, “Our house is small, old, and completely lacking standard measurements, square edges, etc. The ability to get the cabinets made to exact specifications let us maximize our available space.” The long, narrow pullout units to the right of the fridge, custom wine storage, and a window bench are examples of how storage is artfully integrated into the heart of this home. The matching countertop and backsplash and black island chairs weave consistency and nuance into this fabulous remodel.

Alisa’s vision of a clean, contemporary kitchen came to life with stunning Rift Cut White Oak cabinetry and a walk-in pantry that steals the show. With room to host and space to breathe, this California-modern space is full of warmth, style, and personality.

Alisa’s vision of a clean, contemporary kitchen came to life with stunning Rift Cut White Oak cabinetry and a walk-in pantry that steals the show. With room to host and space to breathe, this California-modern space is full of warmth, style, and personality.

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Interior Design: Allard + Roberts Interior Design Construction: K Enterprises Photography: David Dietrich Photography
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This kitchen in the woods truly has it all! A spacious island for seating, baking, and entertaining, plus multiple beverage bars, a butler's pantry and 3 sinks! The RTA cabinets are Beaded Inset with elegant Applied Molding doors in a Frosty White finish. "Elegant Arch" shaped bottom rails and "Ashbee" posts on the island add traditional elegance.