In the kitchen looking toward the living room. Expansive window over kitchen sink. Custom stainless hood on soap stone. White marble counter tops. Combination of white painted and stained oak cabinets. Tin ceiling inlay above island. Greg Premru

Beach style eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Ross Pushinaitis
Example of a transitional eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash and stainless steel appliances

delivering exquisite Kitchens for our discerning clients not only we at HOMEREDI bring you our many years of Renovation Expertise but we also extend our Full Contractor’s Discounted Pricing for the purchase of your Cabinets, Tiles, Counter-tops as well as all desired Fixtures.

Mountain style medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

Mid-sized tuscan l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and shaker cabinets

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Bob Greenspan Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor kitchen remodel in Louisville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Example of a large trendy galley light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

Mike Gullion
Eat-in kitchen - coastal l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized elegant l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, beaded inset cabinets, granite countertops, porcelain backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray countertops

Photography by William Quarles Design by Robert Paige Cabinetry, Tyler Smyth Architect and homeowner. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - rustic l-shaped kitchen idea in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances

Transitional white kitchen with glass mosaic backsplash and marble counters. See photos of other rooms in our project: Classic Meets Eclectic
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photography by William Quarles Cabinetry designed and built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, glass tile backsplash and an island

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, two islands, quartz countertops and paneled appliances