Smooth Concrete counter tops with pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Photo by Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Transitional laundry room photo in New York with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

This New Canaan home required a total upgrade. Fordham Marble provided, fabricated and installed white Quartz counter tops. The engineered Quartz was chosen for the total durability, zero absorption and resistance to scratching.

Decor kitchen cabinets with custom color: Peale Green HC 121 By Benjamin Moore, GE Induction Range, Blanco sink and Stream White granite counters, new red oak floors, white hexagon tiles on the backsplash complement the hexagonal brushed brass hardware.

Kitchen with island. Calacatta counter with glazed ceramic tile backsplash. Neri & Nu bar stools with custom fabric. Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash and paneled appliances

Karyn Millet Photography
Kitchen - coastal l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

John G Wilbanks Photography
Small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

C.L. Fry Photography
Example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets and white backsplash

Simple full overlay custom Draper DBS cabinetry designed by Bob Schultz. Custom fabric laminated glass panels by Bendheim glass. www.williamdraperinc.com Architectural Firm: INCORPORATED NY, Photography by Annie Schlechter

Miro Dvorscak
Example of a large classic l-shaped travertine floor kitchen design in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Megan Kime
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, red backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, white appliances, an island and red countertops

The thickness of the sapele wood kitchen countertop is expressed at the stone island counter. The existing ceilings were removed and replaced with exposed steel I-beam crossties and new cathedral ceilings, with the steel beams placed sideways to provide a cavity at the top and bottom for continuous linear light strips shining up and down. The full height windows go all the way to floor to take full advantage of the view angle down the hill. Photo by Lisa Shires.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Paul Dyer
Example of a large trendy l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, soapstone countertops and gray countertops

I was asked to update and design a new kitchen for my New Jersey client who has a home in Boca Raton. The project involved expanding the existing ranch and design a contemporary white kitchen. Below are the results of incorporating not only fine Italian cabinetry from a local Boca showroom but also a juxtaposition of textures and colors. Selecting the CeasarStone blue agate made the difference of a spectacular kitchen creating an artistic approach for the 14 ft island. The blue agate is imbedded within the white quarts counter. The wall cabinetry is a plethora of storage and so interesting with it's Post & Lintel dark wood frame design that plays with contrasts/ Shapes and textures abound with each interesting aspect like the irregular shaped back splash indispersed with mother of pearl mosaics. the client wanted a one of a kind chandelier and we designed it for her incorporating good functional and LED ambient lighting.

Teri Fotheringham Photography
Open concept kitchen - contemporary open concept kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Source : Ancient Surfaces Product : Antique Stone Kitchen Sink & Stone Flooring. Phone#: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com For the past few years the trend in kitchen decor has been to completely remodel your entire kitchen in stainless steel. Stainless steel counter-tops and appliances, back-splashes even stainless steel cookware and utensils. Some kitchens are so loaded with stainless that you feel like you're walking into one of those big walk-in coolers like you see in a restaurant or a sterile operating room. They're cold and so... uninviting. Who wants to spend time in a room that reminds you of the frozen isle of a supermarket? One of the basic concepts of interior design focuses on using natural elements in your home. Things like woods and green plants and soft fabrics make your home feel more warm and welcoming. In most homes the kitchen is where everyone congregates whether it's for family mealtimes or entertaining. Get rid of that stainless steel and add some warmth to your kitchen with one of our antique stone kitchen hoods that were at first especially deep antique fireplaces retrofitted to accommodate a fully functional metal vent inside of them.

Craftsman style house opens up for better connection and more contemporary living. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dinning room and reconfiguring the stair layout allowed for more usable space and better circulation through the home. The double dormer addition upstairs allowed for a true Master Suite, complete with steam shower! Photo: Pete Eckert