This beautifully appointed basement kitchen combines modern touches and functionality for a great space for entertaining. Visit VKB Kitchen & Bath for your remodel project or call us at (410) 290-9099.

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he most efficient kitchens utilize every inch of space. Don't waste the space over your fridge. Let ShelfGenie customize that space to fit your exact needs. For a free consultation in MA, Contact Elizabeth Beach Hacking: Elizabeth.Hacking@ShelfGenie.com

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Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The "Larkspur" Floorplan by Fox Signature Homes. Real Estate Agent: Travis Minch (904) 315-1147 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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This challenging kitchen came our way at the same time as another similarly located Centennial kitchen. It was apparent that both houses had been built by the same builder: tight space, low ceilings, awkward arrangement, and poor building materials. Our client here is a single mother of three boys with an incredibly demanding work life. Once finally home at the end of a busy day, our client was virtually unable to use her kitchen. Cabinet doors were falling off, limited storage and workspace offered her little opportunity to cook and prep for her children, and the dark and low ceiling created an atmosphere that can only be described as depressing. Our client is also from Louisiana and has always dreamed of a kitchen that reminds her of home warmth and hospitality. Our goal was not only to expand functional storage and workspace, but bring in the southern NOLA appeal that reminds our client so much of home. To do this, we removed the wall between the formal dining room and kitchen to create an extended kitchen that runs the full length of both spaces. The back wall of what used to be the dining room is now the cooking zone for our client: we've relocated her range and microwave, and have created an island full of storage where her children can sit and socialize. We've also lifted up the low ceiling to create a tray ceiling that we have finished with ghostwood. The cabinetry is an off-white color with a hazelnut glaze that offers a more traditional, warm appearance. The island and mini work nook feature dramatic, handmade tin ceiling tiles for a dramatic texture and color. We've finished the space with functional quartz countertops and an arabesque two-toned marble backspalsh. The sinks, faucets and hardware are all in a matte black finish that offer a dramatic pop throughout the space. Little touches of Parisian flair add to this Cajun-French aesthetic and we are so thrilled with the final result!

Cabinets: Kraft Maid "Provence" in Maple w/ Burnished Praline stain. Countertop: Granite - "Crema Pearl" Backsplash: "Laser Metallic Earth" (#465718) Appliances: Frigidaire Professional Series Freezerless-Refrigerator & Freezer w/ trim kit (Stainless Steel); Frigidaire Double Wall Ovens (Stainless Steel); Sharp Microwave-Drawer (#657983); Whirlpool Gold Smooth Surface Cooktop (#158261) Flooring: Hardwood #589513

  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

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Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laminate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

This challenging kitchen came our way at the same time as another similarly located Centennial kitchen. It was apparent that both houses had been built by the same builder: tight space, low ceilings, awkward arrangement, and poor building materials. Our client here is a single mother of three boys with an incredibly demanding work life. Once finally home at the end of a busy day, our client was virtually unable to use her kitchen. Cabinet doors were falling off, limited storage and workspace offered her little opportunity to cook and prep for her children, and the dark and low ceiling created an atmosphere that can only be described as depressing. Our client is also from Louisiana and has always dreamed of a kitchen that reminds her of home warmth and hospitality. Our goal was not only to expand functional storage and workspace, but bring in the southern NOLA appeal that reminds our client so much of home. To do this, we removed the wall between the formal dining room and kitchen to create an extended kitchen that runs the full length of both spaces. The back wall of what used to be the dining room is now the cooking zone for our client: we've relocated her range and microwave, and have created an island full of storage where her children can sit and socialize. We've also lifted up the low ceiling to create a tray ceiling that we have finished with ghostwood. The cabinetry is an off-white color with a hazelnut glaze that offers a more traditional, warm appearance. The island and mini work nook feature dramatic, handmade tin ceiling tiles for a dramatic texture and color. We've finished the space with functional quartz countertops and an arabesque two-toned marble backspalsh. The sinks, faucets and hardware are all in a matte black finish that offer a dramatic pop throughout the space. Little touches of Parisian flair add to this Cajun-French aesthetic and we are so thrilled with the final result!

All products from Lowe's. Cabinets: Shenandoah Value Series, Tawy on Oak, Fairfax Countertops: LG HiMacs Solid Surface, Integrated sink Delta faucet Flooring: Sheet vinyl, Stain Master, Castle Gray Appliances: Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher, Whirlpool OTR Microwave Backsplash: Style Selections Carmen Brown After Photos: Marcus Lehman

www.seacoastrephotography.com white lacquer finish kitchen with standard sheen has full overlay Maple cabinetry with 5-piece drawer fronts and soft-close concealed hinges. The large Kitchen Island hides double waste basket in pull out cabinetry, provides a spot for the built in microwave, and has plenty of space for seating and additional storage. There is an apron front sink, decorative panels to add element on exposed ends, and upper cabinets with glass inserts.

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Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

This compact kitchen has a lot crammed into it, including space for FOUR barstools! Details like crown moulding, a baseboard finish around the peninsula and the fridge panel, a bumped out cabinet above the microwave, and textured glass cabinet doors, all make this tiny kitchen a showstopper.