Kitchen design and photography by Jennifer Hayes of Castle Kitchens and Interiors
Example of an arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and slate backsplash

While sitting at the island you can't help but enjoy the outdoor views. Whether you are looking straight ahead through the triple window or to the side out of the patio door there are views all around.

Our clients had enjoyed their home for more than 25 years, but little had changed during that time. They were ready for a full main level renovation. We started by working collaboratively to re-envision the kitchen space to ensure we achieved key goals: open sight lines to the eating area and family room; space for an island with seating; new locations for the range and refrigerator; and removal of an awkward pantry and unused desk. The redesigned space called for removing a load bearing wall to allow space for the island and to repurpose the pantry and desk square footage for wall ovens, refrigerator, and pantry. The clients selected a warm white paint for the perimeter cabinetry (Medallion Cabinetry, White Icing) and balanced the design with a stained cherry island and hood (Medallion Cabinetry, French Roast). The dramatic Cambria Helmsley was chosen for the island countertop, with the serene Silestone Eternal Marfil for the perimeter. The simple subway backsplash ensures the bronze metal tile, laid in a herringbone pattern over the range, is the focal point on the perimeter walls. Bronze accents with the sink (Elkay, Mocha), lighting, cabinetry hardware, and furniture reinforce the warm atmosphere. Our clients chose beautiful, yet durable, Armstrong Alterna luxury vinyl tile in Artisan Forge for the kitchen. For the other spaces — living room, dining room, foyer, family room, office, and powder room — we laid Armstrong Paragon Oak hardwood in Countryside Brown. Final touches included a buffet in the eating area, new hardwood staircase with iron balusters, wool stair runner, two custom area rugs, and new powder room vanity and accessories.

Mid-sized minimalist galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a drop-in sink

This kitchen design packs ample work and storage areas into every available space. The white chocolate finish Medallion kitchen cabinets with a burnt sienna glaze include concealed hinges and slow close doors and drawers. The U-shaped design includes a peninsula with space for seating, and additional cabinets incorporate a built-in television and extra storage. A Rev-a-shelf pull out ironing board is neatly concealed inside the cabinets. The design is complemented by a mosaic tile backsplash, hardwood floors, and Top Knobs hardware.

Cabinet Brand: Medallion Door Style: Fenwick Finish Style/Color: Maple/Divinity Classic Countertop Material: Granite Counter Top Color: Giallo Ornamental Special Notes: New Construction Farmhouse style with upgraded features. Builder: Kevin Netto Construction

This home belongs to a fabulous couple who love to entertain & travel. They needed a space that would accommodate large gatherings but still feel warm and cozy.

This kitchen features Medallion Cabinetry in the Lancaster door style in the "White Icing Classic" paint for the perimeter cabinetry and in the "Eagle Rock" stain on maple for the island.

The major kitchen renovation of this old country farmhouse was a task of love, one that had been planned for many years by these Barrington seasoned homeowners. After interviewing no less than five companies, the homeowners chose the design team at Advance Design Studio to make the transformation they had long planned for. “They had an understanding of the right design for the space almost from the instant they walked in the room”, says Sharon Scott of the design team of Nicole Ryan at Todd Jurs at Advance Design Studio. “They were the only designers who laid out ideas in the first meeting at the house that we really loved”, she says. “It was obvious that they understood the house, and understood us - and from then on the decision to hire them literally made itself”. The original kitchen had a dividing “wall” of cabinetry…that made the rather large space seem very small, and cut off the kitchen from the eating area that has a beautiful garden view completely hidden from the main kitchen. Circulation was poor, leaving family members on top of one another when entertaining family and friends. The new kitchen design nearly doubles the kitchen size within the original space; opening it up completely and enjoying an expansive island containing a new Kohler Whitehaven Smart Divide farm sink, a dishwasher, and pull out double trash receptacle. The great new gathering space accommodates four pull out stools beckoning grandchildren and friends alike. Removing the range from the island and relocating it to create a dramatic “feature” wall, completely out of the way of guests; it is now crowned with a beautiful completely customized wood hood designed to ventilate much more efficiently than the original island range containing a limited downdraft system. The much more efficient use of the space after removing a pantry closet made way for a fully functional “tall wall” housing a double oven and refrigerator, out of the way of guests. Removing the restrictive cabinetry wall now allowed for an expansive floor to ceiling pantry cabinet with full extension pull out shelving, and an elegant display area complete with a beautiful furniture detailed buffet. Fitting perfectly into the farmhouse charm of the old estate, Medallion Silver Lancaster cabinetry was chosen in a soft white Maple Divinity paint finish lining the perimeter. The stunning island hints to this old home’s past with Medallion Gold’s Maple Devonshire style graced with a Carriage Black Heirloom painted finish. The rubbed off black paint finish reveals the soft wood tones beneath, mimicking furniture you’d see in your grandmother’s home that has lovingly been polished for years to reveal a soft, subtly rubbed-off sheen. Counter tops reverse contrast with perimeter tops of black “Raven” granite possessing a subtle honed finish, and a shift to Quartz Difinity Viareggio - resembling white Carrera marble on the island. A simple herringbone detail completes the decorative range wall, and subtle porcelain subway tiles grace the backsplash throughout. The design is finished off with crisp Thermador and Bosch stainless steel appliances, and bright brushed cup pull and handle combination hardware. A pull down Kohler Bellaria faucet makes cleanup a breeze, and soft under-cabinet LED lighting throughout makes every work surface shine softly, and highlights the cabinetry display area with grace. One special detail was created to make the dramatic ceiling transition to a vaulted area above the breakfast nook extra special. A tongue and groove solid wood ceiling was hung above, and a subtle greenish-grey distressed paint finish was hand developed on site by the talented crew, complementing the new kitchen with a completely unique surface that appears as if it’s been there for many, many years. It’s just one standout feature in the amazing new space that is sure to be in every conversation as newcomers enjoy the newest best hangout in this old home renewed! After 30 years of renovating homes, this now content homeowner sips a cup of tea enjoying her new garden view, and reminisces projects of past – and lastly reports their experience with Advance Design Studio culminating with their amazing new kitchen to be the most enjoyable and satisfying home experience yet. Designer: Nicole Ryan Photographer: Joe Nowak

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Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped porcelain tile enclosed kitchen idea in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

Accessible storage pull outs. hidden trash and recycling bins were included with the Medallion Cabinetry. Dark modern Amerock hardware was used to accent the grout used on the backsplash.

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laminate floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Cabinet Brand: Medallion Door Style: Brookhill Finish Style/Color: White Chocolate on Classic Maple Countertop Material: Granite Counter Top Color: Golden Bordeaux Special Notes: Ogee Egde on countertop. Installed by Bill Cox

This beautiful Medallion kitchen set features a blend of two colors- Cottage White uppers and Peppercorn base cabinets. The cabinets are cherry so the movement of the grain enhances the beauty of the cabinetry. The countertop is Sapphire Blue Granite. The subway pattern tile backsplash ties the colors together.

Large transitional single-wall ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

This beautiful Medallion kitchen set features a blend of two colors- Cottage White uppers and Peppercorn base cabinets. The cabinets are cherry so the movement of the grain enhances the beauty of the cabinetry. The countertop is Sapphire Blue Granite. The subway pattern tile backsplash ties the colors together.

This beautiful Medallion kitchen set features a blend of two colors- Cottage White uppers and Peppercorn base cabinets. The cabinets are cherry so the movement of the grain enhances the beauty of the cabinetry. The countertop is Sapphire Blue Granite. The subway pattern tile backsplash ties the colors together.