Kitchen cabinets Benjamin Moore light pewter with white trim Ben Moore America's Cup Backsplash Stone Impressions Oyster on Arctic White Countertop Tahiti Quartzite Benjamin Moore Ballet White

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Charmaine David
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Large trendy galley cement tile floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Back When Photography
Small farmhouse u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with yellow cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, green walls, no island, a drop-in sink and shaker cabinets

Example of a large mid-century modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dan Farmer
Eat-in kitchen - cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

View of open shelves and apron front sink, Sherwin Williams Naval Blue lower cabinets with bronze bar pulls.
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Lori Hamilton
Kitchen - traditional u-shaped kitchen idea in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and white appliances

Photography by: Susan Gilmore
Eat-in kitchen - transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

Photos by Vic Moss, Moss Photography
Elegant open concept kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Part of a farmhouse remodel, this custom kitchen combines our traditional inset cabinetry with Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures, modern floating shelves and stainless appliances. The gorgeous table-style island is topped with reclaimed wood, providing a generous work space that anchors the room. Cabinetry is finished in Truly Taupe. Hardware is un-laquered brass. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry

Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash and marble backsplash

Marc Fowler
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Leona Mozes Photography for Nina Azoulay Design
Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Montreal with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and marble backsplash

Transitional kitchen photo in San Diego