To create this Mt Lebanon client’s “smart” dream kitchen, we removed two walls to create a large, open space perfect for their family and entertainment needs. The L- shaped island features a built-in microwave oven and wine cooler, breakfast bar and custom built bench seating with hidden storage. The side door was moved to the rear of the house for easy access to the yard and a pantry was added to the space next to the door. Smart technology was added with a Samsung refrigerator with Family Hub and lighting and audio controlled by Alexa voice controlled intelligence. All the Samsung appliances are finished in modern black stainless steel. The beautiful blue glass tile backsplash is Jeffrey Court Caribbean Gloss and the sleek countertops are Stella New Age Quartz.

To create this Mt Lebanon client’s “smart” dream kitchen, we removed two walls to create a large, open space perfect for their family and entertainment needs. The L- shaped island features a built-in microwave oven and wine cooler, breakfast bar and custom built bench seating with hidden storage. The side door was moved to the rear of the house for easy access to the yard and a pantry was added to the space next to the door. Smart technology was added with a Samsung refrigerator with Family Hub and lighting and audio controlled by Alexa voice controlled intelligence. All the Samsung appliances are finished in modern black stainless steel. The beautiful blue glass tile backsplash is Jeffrey Court Caribbean Gloss and the sleek countertops are Stella New Age Quartz.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

To create this Mt Lebanon client’s “smart” dream kitchen, we removed two walls to create a large, open space perfect for their family and entertainment needs. The L- shaped island features a built-in microwave oven and wine cooler, breakfast bar and custom built bench seating with hidden storage. The side door was moved to the rear of the house for easy access to the yard and a pantry was added to the space next to the door. Smart technology was added with a Samsung refrigerator with Family Hub and lighting and audio controlled by Alexa voice controlled intelligence. All the Samsung appliances are finished in modern black stainless steel. The beautiful blue glass tile backsplash is Jeffrey Court Caribbean Gloss and the sleek countertops are Stella New Age Quartz.

Alice Hayes
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Seattle with orange walls

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

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

debra szidon
Kitchen - 1950s l-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and an island

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

We removed a wall separating the eat in kitchen and dining room as well as moved a bathroom to allow for a massive kitchen that is perfect for cooking and entertaining in. Where the wall was removed, we recessed the structural beam into the ceiling so that the space would feel open and like it had been planned that way from the beginning, without having a clunky header dividing it. The client chose custom cabinetry painted white for the perimeter and green on the island, with a custom built table and bench toppers stained to match her hood. Engineered quartz countertops add a bright contemporary feel to this farmhouse kitchen. The barn door and dark colored LVP flooring adds richness to the design.

Large minimalist l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette. Front & Backyard Landscape Design - La Jolla, CA Here, a succulent garden is the highlight, with some decorative pebbles and boulders used in combination as accents with a low-water-use plant palette. A horizontal screen fence made of beautiful cumaru wood is in the foreground, with a modern paver driveway in view. Here, a succulent garden with vibrant flowers can be viewed in the foreground. This aloe plant with coral flowers is a great example of a low-water-use focal plant. The modern paver driveway highlights this modern design featuring low-water-use olive trees in mass groupings. The cumaru wood fence can be viewed in the background. Also in view are boulders, which were found on the property and repurposed in the landscape. The modern paver driveway is in view, with native grasses used to give movement as they sway in the wind. The design incorporates this beautiful old pine (on the right)that was on the property. This view of the driveway shows how boulders found on the property were incorporated into the design, with the cumaru wood screen fence and low-water-use olive trees also in view. This view shows the modern design of the house and the paver driveway. Also in view is theMexican beach pebble bed with modern grasses. A modern bridge entry over a succulent gardencan be seen in the background. This photo shows the modern bridge entry over a succulent garden. The modern architecture is showcased here, and in the foreground, flowering succulents contrast nicely with the wood. A view of the modern architecture of the home and the paver driveway, with native grasses incorporated to create movement in the landscape. Colorful grasses create movement here in this side view of the home. A succulent garden with a low-water-use plant palette and colorful flowering plants is featured. Boulders found on the property have been repurposed in the landscape. In this view, different colors and textures are used to create visual interest. The low-water-use olive trees and succulent garden are pictured. Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette.

The pantry just off the kitchen has an old world feel with its brick accents and antique doors. The brick walls, previously the back exterior of the home, give this pantry lots of character. The cabinetry and gorgeous wood countertops are courtesy of Riverside Custom Cabinetry. Designer: Meg Kohnen Photography by: William Manning

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Example of a large mid-century modern master gray tile slate floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, blue walls and an undermount sink