Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
Enclosed kitchen - small transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets

A classic, bright kitchen with white cabinets and white tiled backsplash, glass pendant lighting, a curved gathering island with butcher block end, and ample mixed storage.

The homeowner had custom etched and stained glass to incorporate into various parts of the home. The homeowners are cyclists, and if you look closely you can see the bicycle seat riding through a bamboo forest above the sink. Dave Adams Photography

Great black and alpine white, shaker style kitchen, with 3 inch door rails, Open floor plan with the family room, kitchen and small dining area. Kitchen contains a glass front refrigerator, and wolf appliances.

Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and gray backsplash

Example of a carpeted eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets and solid surface countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Alexander nesbitt photography
Eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and a peninsula

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Steve Lujan
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Galley Kitchen expanded to open floor plan; Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room. Quartz Calacatta Laza countertops with Island Waterfall and Full Height Stone Backsplash. Low profile microwave including pot filler and Built in Fridge. Also includes a wine bar with cooler.

Galley Kitchen expanded to open floor plan; Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room. Quartz Calacatta Laza countertops with Island Waterfall and Full Height Stone Backsplash. Low profile microwave including pot filler and Built in Fridge. Also includes a wine bar with cooler.

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

This house was a very small mid-century bungalow with previous additions that resulted in a large but chaotic layout. The owners wanted to convert the house to a super-efficient, and charming Craftsman-style, 6 bedroom home for their large family and work at home. We achieved the space needs by moving a few walls for a more efficient, organized layout, setting up spaces for overlapping uses, and making a small upstairs addition. Every bit of square footage was optimized to meet the goals of the project without making the house huge or adding unnecessary cost. Much thought was given to the entry sequence near the front door. A large flow-through mudroom with storage for each family member, and adjacent laundry, make it easy for children to be taught to keep their things organized and to contribute to household chores. A mail station and central home admin area at the mudroom help keep clutter down at other areas and minimize home management tasks. A garage door near the kitchen gives quick access to bulk items. The existing house had too much view to the street from the living room through large corner windows, and too little entry transition, to the extent that the family did not feel comfortable using the living room much without shades drawn. We raised the window sills and brought the new windows in from the corner of the house, allowing plenty of light while protecting privacy and a sense of enclosure in the living room. We enlarged the front porch to create a more graceful transition from the public to private space. We located the front door so that the circulation from entry into the house would allow for furnishing the living room with a sitting circle that is not intruded upon by people walking through the room. Sight lines through the living spaces were an important consideration in the design. The owners wanted discreet spaces for living room, kitchen, dining and family room, but also wanted the living spaces to feel connected and to be able to easily watch their children. Being able to see the children playing in the yard while getting things done inside the house was also important. While largely working with the existing structure, we opened walls and rearranged the use of spaces to make a series of connected living spaces with long views through them. The character of the remodeled house is a contemporary Craftsman with classic materials and cool, consistent colors. A few arches echo through the house to frame spaces and soften the feeling of the rooms. Photography: Kurt Manley https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/bungalow-expansion/

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and an island

Interior of Accessory Dwelling Unit shows kitchen.
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, no island and white countertops