We love a kitchen transformation because it really impacts a family's lives! This bright and airy kitchen was dark and dated and in desperate need of an upgrade to accommodate a busy family. What used to be a 70s glass block wall is now the dramatic stone backsplash and a new rich blue island brings color and lots of extra storage to the space. We used beautiful custom counter stools to make the island a gathering or work-from-home spot, while the built-in banquette provides a comfortable setting for breakfast. There's a built-in coffee station with a metal mesh panel near the beverage center. We mixed soft brushed brass and matte black metal finishes for the hardware and plumbing.

Kelly Keul Duer and Merima Hopkins
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Classic vintage inspired design with marble counter tops. Dark tone cabinets and glass top dining table.
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, beige walls, an island, marble countertops, a double-bowl sink, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Gridley+Graves
Kitchen - traditional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, paneled appliances, white walls and an island

wood counter stools, cottage, crown molding, green island, hardwood floor, kitchen tv, lake house, stained glass pendant lights, sage green, tiffany lights, wood hood

With white cabinets and white granite countertops, this remodeled open concept kitchen feels a little bit bigger and a little bit brighter.
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The end of this island features clean lines and plenty of storage. Additionally, there is a prep sink and plenty of seating.
Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Elegant kitchen photo in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white appliances

Nick Sargent
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays. This kitchen was designed by Niki Papadopoulos & Mark Williams,Mark Williams Design Associates. Fabrication by Atlanta Kitchens. Natural stone from Levantina Atlanta. Photography by Galina Coada. For a list of all vendors http://atlantahomesmag.com/article/sensational-style

Designer: Sazen Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances and white backsplash

The vertically-laid glass mosaic backsplash adds a beautiful and modern detail that frames the stainless steel range hood to create a grand focal point from across the room. The neutral color palette keeps the space feeling crisp and light, working harmoniously with the Northwest view outside. Patrick Barta Photography

All-White Kitchen with Exposed Wooden Beams, Photo by David Lauer
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white backsplash and white countertops

Gorgeous kitchen with espresso stained floors.
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances