The dark walnut hardwood floor and table top add warm depth to this contemporary kitchen while the large expanse of windows draw natural light in. The dishwasher is finished with cabinet fronts, seamlessly integrating it into the design. The island adds several layers of functionality: it conveniently serves as an additional prep area; it’s ideal for buffet-style serving; it provides additional storage space; and its built-in wine cooler, finished with cabinet fronts that integrate it seamlessly into the design, makes it ideally suited for use during parties. Photography Peter Rymwid

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Inspiration for a large transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a classic light wood floor kitchen design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

This kitchen is always ready for a party. Open shelves accommodate the most readily used items while a butler's pantry holds the rest. Photo by John Martinelli

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Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, a double-bowl sink, marble countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and an island

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

Transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

1st Place, National Design Award Winning Kitchen. Remodeling in Warwick, NY. From a dark, un-inspiring kitchen (see before photos), to a bright, white, custom kitchen. Dark wood floors, white carrera marble counters, solid wood island-table and much more. Photos - Ken Lauben

The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

In the design stages many details were incorporated in this classic kitchen to give it dimension since the surround cabinets, counters and backsplash were white. Polished nickel plumbing, hardware and custom grilles on feature cabinets along with the island pendants add shine, while finer details such as inset doors, furniture kicks on non-working areas and lofty crown details add a layering effect in the millwork. Photo by Pete Maric.

The spacious modern farmhouse kitchen boasts a blend of timeless and modern materials from the dramatically veined quartz countertops to the custom hand-made herringbone patterned tile. Open shelving and cubbies provide an opportunity to display accessories and dishes and the slate grey cabinet bases ground the space while the creamy white upper cabinets feel light as air.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Miami

Tradition Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and beige countertops

This clean profile, streamlined kitchen embodies today's transitional look. The white painted perimeter cabinetry contrasts the grey stained island, while perfectly blending cool and warm tones.

Photo by Lucy Call
Open concept kitchen - craftsman l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Photo credit to Kate Turpin Zimmerman
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped concrete floor and gray floor kitchen remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

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