Amy Bartlam
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped kitchen photo in Los Angeles with blue cabinets and an island

Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Seattle

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Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of an island style u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

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Trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, marble countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Elegant kitchen photo in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, paneled appliances, multicolored backsplash and slate backsplash

Bright beautiful white kitchen is balanced with lighter stained wood elements and wood floors to warm up the space. All cabinets, table an hood are custom designed . Table can pull out from the island, opening up a space for bar stools when entertaining.

Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

Example of a large eclectic concrete floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Overall Kitchen shot. Slots in back of island are for return air. photo by Tyler Mallory
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in Black & White is a gorgeous representation of the style. You too can achieve this look with the same crown and case moulding. Crown: 440MUL; Case: 126MUL-SC.

  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

Some appliances don't need full exposure, so why not hide them for that clean sleek look.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen idea in Montreal with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island