Danish l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Rift cut white oak cabinets with antiqued hardware have a timeless look. This is the weekday kitchen. Behind it is a scullery kitchen, prep station and serving area that can be used for catering large events.

A neutral Kitchen with custom made cabinets in our own signature color. Photo credit Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped terra-cotta tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

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Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  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

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Trendy open concept kitchen photo in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Pairing perfectly with our Neutral Kasbah Trellis handpainted pattern, this kitchen's white Mini Star & Cross backsplash tile packs a punch. DESIGN TVL Creative PHOTOS Jess Blackwell Photography Tile Shown: Mini Star and Cross & Quarter Round Trim in Daisy; Kasbah Trellis in Neutral Motif

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Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

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