photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless slate floor bathroom remodel in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Large tuscan multicolored floor enclosed kitchen photo in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and cement tile backsplash

Photos: Matthew Bolt Graphic Design Cabinetry by Classic Kitchens of Charleston
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Wood-Mode "Peg Drawer" for a hardworking island that facilitates function and flow. Photo: John Martinelli
Example of a mid-sized beach style galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen design with solid surface countertops, an island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photography: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a victorian dark wood floor living room remodel in Providence with white walls and a standard fireplace

Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Cottage u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Eat-in kitchen - large industrial galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photography by Chipper Hatter
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Augie Salbosa
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Hawaii with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue walls

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
Transitional built-in desk dark wood floor study room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a trendy kitchen pantry design in Denver

Terry Pommet
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a concealed tv

The light gray neutrals add so much more light into this contemporary master bedroom. DiMar Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

A 1920s colonial in a shorefront community in Westchester County had an expansive renovation with new kitchen by Studio Dearborn. Countertops White Macauba; interior design Lorraine Levinson. Photography, Timothy Lenz.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Example of a beach style u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances and no island

White High Gloss Lacquer Cabinets with Calacatta Quartzite Countertops. Photography by Greg Premru
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island