Kolanowski Studio
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

The expanded counter space made way for a beautiful double-basin enameled cast iron sink. Photo By Alex Staniloff
Example of a small transitional galley terra-cotta tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and a peninsula

After View of the Family's Kitchen Photo Credit: Laura Moss
Elegant dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a farmhouse kitchen remodel in Denver

Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Kitchen - small traditional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and an island

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and stone tile backsplash

Kitchen - farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Note the large scale tile juxtaposed against the quilt style tile on the oven wall. This large and simple toned grey field allows the other area to stand out, yet this window wall detail also serves a purpose of showing how every area can be unique, but not glaring in contrast.

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mike Kaskel
Example of a mid-sized transitional brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brown countertops and wood backsplash

Grupenhof Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by Susan Gilmore
Open concept kitchen - small cottage dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Birmingham with an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Mid-sized beach style galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and an island

Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Milan Kovacevic
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Insprio 8
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

John G Wilbanks Photography
Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, granite countertops and gray backsplash