Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

A key storage feature in this space is the large built in pantry. full walnut interior, finished with Rubio oil in a custom blend of grays. The desk area has multiple outlets for charging as well as lots of storage. This is the epicenter of the home. Pocket doors close it off and hide any 'work in progress'. Sliding ladder makes upper storage accessible. Photography by Eric Roth

A dark, non-descript kitchen is reinvigorated into a fresh, inviting space to entertain and cook. Soft, inviting colors and a tasteful combination of cabinet styles add to the transitional feel and help to bring new life to this Pacific Northwest home.

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen was designed for a client who has a passion for cooking and baking, and spends a lot of time there. The original kitchen had a wall at the end of the left cabinets, separating it from an unused music room. After demoing the wall, the kitchen was expanded into this space and the dining room was moved into the new open plan kitchen. Two small spaced windows were turned into a new double window above a wide farmhouse sink, flooding the kitchen with light. Simple, modern pendants over islands, plus recessed and under cabinet lighting provide ample lighting. To achieve a clean, timeless look we paired white shaker style cabinets with a pop of the “new neutral”, blue, on two islands. The island closest to the stove and sink is the main workstation, with plenty of storage on one side and an overhang with seating (for hanging out while cooking or just eating) on the other. Thoughtfully designed features include a vertical cabinet to store sheet pans, and a mixer installed inside the cabinet that swings up when the door is opened - no lifting or bending required. The second island is also multi-use - serving as a versatile work space as well. Additional unique features include lit upper cabinets, and (one of our favorites) to the right of the range wall, under drawers, is a built-in step stool that can be pulled out to assist with reaching higher shelves. This kitchen went through a remarkable transformation to become highly functional, bright, beautiful and perfect for our client!

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

Complete kitchen, dining area and guest bathroom remodel with solid wood doors, quartz countertop, island, stainless steel appliances
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography

3″x8″ Subway Tile – 614 Matador Red (discontinued), 1015R Caribbean Blue, 406W Aged Moss, 920 Midnight Sky, 1950E Indian Summer, 713 Peacock Green, 65R Amber / Texture – Bloom, Pine, Sun Photos by Troy Thies Project with KOR Interior Design

Mixing black cabinets at the island with dark cherry cabinets leaves this kitchen boasting with color & textures.
Inspiration for a rustic concrete floor kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Erin Little Photo
Transitional home bar photo in Portland Maine

Don't be afraid to use multiple paint colours in one room.
Living room - small contemporary open concept and formal medium tone wood floor and yellow floor living room idea in London with no fireplace, a tv stand and multicolored walls

Island color is custom. Photos by Holly Lepere
Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Interior Design by Shawn Falcone and Michele Hybner. Photo by Amoura Productions.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized rustic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

We didn’t want the floor to be the cool thing in the room that steals the show, so we picked an interesting color and painted the ceiling as well. This bathroom invites you to look up and down equally.

Designed by Michael Hollenbeck
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped travertine floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

In addition to applying fresh paint to the entire condo, we installed cherry-colored maple cabinets and a new array of GE appliances in the kitchen. The counter top is a modestly priced granite. The backsplash tile is glass and the floor tile ceramic. image: Mark Gisi/Tabula Creative

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Example of a classic girl carpeted kids' room design in Atlanta