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

Johanna Commons
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, two islands, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

Adding a tile that has a pattern brings so much life to this kitchen. An amazing wood island top is a great mix of textures and style to this eclectic kitchen. Keeping the barstools low but functional keeps the big features of the kitchen at the forefront.

This beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Texas kitchen was built by Ron Seider with Summit Builders with interior design done by Lori Anderson and Roxanne Gutierrez with Interior Selections-Austin. The lighting design was done by Cathy Shockey with Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

Center of the house kitchen renovation to a large family room. My client wanted a classic kitchen that would service her active family, be able to entertain easily and last the test of time.Michael J Lee Photography

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Example of a trendy kitchen design in Orlando with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen features a modern and elegant design with clean lines and warm tones. White cabinetry with brass handles pairs beautifully with a dark, geometric tile backsplash, creating a striking contrast. The island, topped with a white countertop and dark wood base, is complemented by brass fixtures, including the faucet and pendant lights. Natural light from the window enhances the airy feel. The kitchen blends contemporary style with a touch of warmth, making it both functional and stylish.

Renowned blogger and stylemaker Wit & Delight unveils her new studio space. This studio’s polished, industrial charm is in the details. The room features a navy hexagon tile kitchen backsplash, brass barstools, gold pendant lighting, antique kilim rug, and a waterfall-edge Swanbridge™ island. Handcrafted from start to finish, the Cambria quartz kitchen island creates an inspiring focal point and durable work surface in this creative space.Photographer: 2nd Truth http://www.2ndtruth.com/

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Example of a trendy galley kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

A small kitchen and breakfast room were combined to create this large open space. The floor is antique cement tile from France. The island top is reclaimed wood with a wax finish. Countertops are Carrera marble. All photos by Lee Manning Photography

A colorful bright Scandinavian inspired kitchen with great details! Solid Alabaster pendant lighting, acrylic bar stools, soapstone counter tops and natural red birch ship lap island. Dining accented with purple velvet end chairs and lambs wool seats on bent wood chairs. A rolling table on the extra long bench provides a drop space for refreshments or laptop. All of this backed with Thibaut wallpaper and contemporary sconce lighting.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and multicolored backsplash

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Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen exudes a traditional style; from the detailed, curved crown molding and raised panel door and drawer fronts with a beaded inset style, to the decorative sink base cabinet and painted interior glass cabinetry. The bronze color granite counter top adds to the elegant atmosphere with its curved edging and smooth appearance. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

This large kitchen features all of the latest kitchen design trends and will help homeowners enjoy their space for years to come. http://arhomes.us/PortRoyale1277

Removing a wall between the kitchen and living room brings light and usability to a once closed off, secluded kitchen. Mealtimes become a favorite family time now with a large island with seating for four. The homeowners wanted a more modern feel with a classic touch, and this was achieved with classic white cabinetry topped with leathered granite on the surround and a showstopping Quartz for the island that is a work of art. Playing on textures and finishes, the beveled marble backsplash draws the eyes to the focal point of the room, the mantle style vent hood. Keeping symmetry the star, two Circa Lighting pendants command attention. Not letting style get all the attention, this kitchen lacks no modern conveniences such as a water dispensing station, beverage center, and top of the line appliances. This stunning new kitchen breathes new life to this beautiful home and will grow with this sweet young family.

fire pit creates a visual and physical connection from the sunken sitting area to the modern play house at the end of the backyard. the tigerwood ceiling opens itself to a spacious ipe deck that leads down to conversation pit surrounding the fire or the outdoor kitchen patio. the space provides entertainment space for both the young and the old. designed & built by austin outdoor design photo by ryann ford

(1) An absolutely stunning, bright, and wide shot of this beautiful kitchen. 3 large pendant lights hang down from the ceiling above a long and sleek kitchen island with three beautiful olive green chairs surrounding. Above the stainless steel range is a mural we created using stone, glass, and ceramic decoratives. We made a one-of-a-kind backsplash mural for a one-of-a-kind kitchen!