Pierre Galant Photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Orange County with an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

open floor plan design
Inspiration for a large timeless galley brown floor and dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Minneapolis

Naomi Finlay
Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Toronto

A transitional kitchen in University Park, Dallas, Texas designed by AVID Associates. Dan Piassick
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and marble countertops

This customer converted a small bedroom into a huge custom walk-in master closet. They opted for antique white with amber glaze doors and oil rubbed bronze hardware. This island includes a glass display top to showcase the contents of the jewelry drawers. There is a display case with glass doors for handbags and shoes and plenty of hanging space for clothes. The customer also included a seating area to mimic the feel of a high end department store.

Richard Leo Johnson
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Atlanta

A&E Construction. Our Pennington NJ client had recently moved into this home and was dissatisfied with the way the kitchen functioned. As it was before, the kitchen was closed off from the rest of the home with the single entrance being on the far end of the main first-floor hallway, next to the door to the garage. A&E Construction developed a design for her kitchen remodel that both creates a better flow between the kitchen and the rest of the house, and also offers a better option for eating/work space.

This new pantry loaded with storage and a utility cabinet backs up our new front hall closet. ...We took a compact closed in space and created this light and airy workhorse, still compact, but not closed in! Maximizing the space, we attached high island cabinets carefully calculated to allow our 6'4" homeowner to have an unobstructed view, but still reach items used less frequently. The baking station is lower at 30"h which is not only standard for baking stations, but necessary for the 5'3" mom.

SCOTT PETERSEN
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an island and marble countertops

This kitchen is made up of Maple Wood Accord Starmark cabinets finished in Macadamia Tinted Varnish with a Chocolate Glaze. The wine area is made up of Cherry Wood Java Tinted Varnish Cabinets by Starmark, also in the accord style. The countertops are Berwyn & Bellingham by Cambria, respectively.

Jeri Koegel
Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Madison Raised, shown in Classic Opaque Vintage Lace on maple.
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel with white cabinets

Eden Prairie MN kitchen featured in BATC Parade of Homes spring 2015 Remodelers Showcase tour.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

The functionality of this spacious kitchen is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a lackluster 9 x 12 foot stretch. The exterior wall was blown out to allow for a 10 ft addition. The daring slab of Calacatta Vagli marble with intrepid British racing green veining was the inspiration for the expansion. Spanish Revival pendants reclaimed from a local restaurant, long forgotten, are a pinnacle feature over the island. Reclaimed wood drawers, juxtaposed with custom glass cupboards add gobs of storage. Cabinets are painted the same luxe green hue and the warmth of butcher block counters create a hard working bar area begging for character-worn use. The perimeter of the kitchen features soapstone counters and that nicely balance the whisper of mushroom-colored custom cabinets. Hand-made 4x4 zellige tiles, hung in a running bond pattern, pay sweet homage to the 1950’s era of the home. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces adds bonus natural light over the sink. Textural, centuries-old barn wood surrounding the range hood adds a cozy surprise element. Matte white appliances with brushed bronze and copper hardware tie in the mixed metals throughout the kitchen helping meld the overall dramatic design.

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Customize your kitchen with a triple bowl undermount sink, Décor appliances, double ovens, and solid granite countertops. Photo by FlashItFirst.com

Custom copper hood and plaster surround. Terracota backslash tile in a deep blue-green hue used as n accent behind the stove.
Example of a tuscan l-shaped kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and an island