A kitchen fit for a gourmet chef! An all-white kitchen with Carrera marble counters. Photo Credit: A Birds Eye
Elegant u-shaped kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

David Guettler
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Los Angeles

photos by Eric Roth
Example of a mid-century modern u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and no island

The oak island was designed with furniture-like end panels to frame the cabinetry and anchor the microwave drawer.
Cottage vinyl floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen needed organizational solutions for their kitchen staples and alterations to allow for a new microwave drawer. We installed roll out drawers in various cabinets that were tailored to each individual area, then created a new cabinet for a microwave drawer, with a custom vegetable drawer below the appliance.

An induction cook top allowed us the space to install a large utensil drawer beneath it. Roll out shelves for pots and pans are behind the doors. The microwave drawer is conveniently located across from the Sub Zero refrigerator. The open book shelf is not only beautiful but provides cook book storage right next to the cooking area.

The Microwave Drawer allows you to choose a location that works for your lifestyle. Cooking is easier and faster when the Sharp SMD2470ASY 24-Inch Stainless Steel Microwave Drawer Oven is installed adjacent to your food preparation area: in islands, peninsulas or under the counter. Available in 24” and 30” widths. Accessories available (SKMD24U0ES, SKMD30F0AS). The 24- inch Sharp Microwave Drawer Oven has been designed to complement the widest range of kitchen styles and appliances. The sleek, low-profile design and a stainless-steel finish beautifully complement any kitchen.

The Microwave Drawer allows you to choose a location that works for your lifestyle. Cooking is easier and faster when the Sharp SMD2470ASY 24-Inch Stainless Steel Microwave Drawer Oven is installed adjacent to your food preparation area: in islands, peninsulas or under the counter. Available in 24” and 30” widths. Accessories available (SKMD24U0ES, SKMD30F0AS). The 24- inch Sharp Microwave Drawer Oven has been designed to complement the widest range of kitchen styles and appliances. The sleek, low-profile design and a stainless-steel finish beautifully complement any kitchen.

The Microwave Drawer allows you to choose a location that works for your lifestyle. Cooking is easier and faster when the Sharp SMD2470ASY 24-Inch Stainless Steel Microwave Drawer Oven is installed adjacent to your food preparation area: in islands, peninsulas or under the counter. Available in 24” and 30” widths. The 24- inch Sharp Microwave Drawer Oven has been designed to complement the widest range of kitchen styles and appliances. The sleek, low-profile design and a stainless-steel finish beautifully complement any kitchen.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. 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

New energy efficient windows with a prairie style grid pattern continue the farmhouse look in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, providing natural light, coordinating with the kitchen design.

Eat-in kitchen - small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Example of a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, no island, white countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Example of a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Example of a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Small transitional u-shaped terrazzo floor and red floor eat-in kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, white countertops, no island and mosaic tile backsplash