Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photos by Eric Zepeda Studio
Example of a large trendy l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen had not been renovated since the salt box colonial house was built in the 1960’s. The new owner felt it was time for a complete refresh with some traditional details and adding in the owner’s contemporary tastes. At initial observation, we determined the house had good bones; including high ceilings and abundant natural light from a double-hung window and three skylights overhead recently installed by our client. Mixing the homeowners desires required the skillful eyes of Cathy and Ed from Renovisions. The original kitchen had dark stained, worn cabinets, in-adequate lighting and a non-functional coat closet off the kitchen space. In order to achieve a true transitional look, Renovisions incorporated classic details with subtle, simple and cleaner line touches. For example, the backsplash mix of honed and polished 2” x 3” stone-look subway tile is outlined in brushed stainless steel strips creating an edgy feel, especially at the niche above the range. Removing the existing wall that shared the coat closet opened up the kitchen to allow adding an island for seating and entertaining guests. We chose natural maple, shaker style flat panel cabinetry with longer stainless steel pulls instead of knobs, keeping in line with the clients desire for a sleeker design. This kitchen had to be gutted to accommodate the new layout featuring an island with pull-out trash and recycling and deeper drawers for utensils. Spatial constraints were top of mind and incorporating a convection microwave above the slide-in range made the most sense. Our client was thrilled with the ability to bake, broil and microwave from GE’s advantium oven – how convenient! A custom pull-out cabinet was built for his extensive array of spices and oils. The sink base cabinet provides plenty of area for the large rectangular stainless steel sink, single-lever multi-sprayer faucet and matching filtered water dispenser faucet. The natural, yet sleek green soapstone countertop with distinct white veining created a dynamic visual and principal focal point for the now open space. While oak wood flooring existed in the entire first floor, as an added element of color and interest we installed multi-color slate-look porcelain tiles in the kitchen area. We also installed a fully programmable floor heating system for those chilly New England days. Overall, out client was thrilled with his Mission Transition.

Example of a l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized eclectic galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops

Example of a kitchen design in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone countertops and an island

Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

L-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photo by Jennifer Oliver
Wet room - large contemporary 3/4 multicolored tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and brown floor wet room idea in Chicago with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and black countertops

Example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island