Karen Tropea
Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with distressed cabinets, marble countertops, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink

Kiel's woodworking talents are in full effect in the kitchen. Rather than incorporate pre-fabricated cabinets into the newly rebuilt space, he decided to build them himself, affording the home the custom work that it so deserves. "It didn't make sense to put in the same fiberboard cabinetry that was there before", he confesses. Part of the plan called for open shelving up top to show off Chelsea's colorful plate collection. "One of the perks of being married to a wood worker", Chelsea jokes, "is having an entire kitchen worth of cabinets for the cost of wood and paint!" The couple outfitted the antique sink with a modern spray fixture from IKEA. The enameled cast iron sink was not only a steal at $25, but it is certainly made to last. "Often we buy older pieces which have been around for 50+ years because we know that if they have survived this long they will likely survive another 50", she says. Backsplash Tile, Hamilton Parker Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Megan Chaffin
Open concept kitchen - cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - country l-shaped painted wood floor and multicolored floor kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and white backsplash

Kitchen - shabby-chic style single-wall kitchen idea in New Orleans with no island, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, colored appliances and beige walls

Peter Vitale
Eat-in kitchen - large farmhouse medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige cabinets

Photo: Corynne Pless Photography © 2015 Houzz
Example of an eclectic kitchen design in Los Angeles

Example of a beige and small eclectic terra-cotta tile enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and white walls

The bookcase and display area to the left was previously unused space with a desk. Nick King Photography
Country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, orange backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Small farmhouse kitchen photo in New York with glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, white appliances, an island, white countertops, dark wood cabinets and white backsplash

Example of a classic dark wood floor and gray floor kitchen design in Chicago with white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Example of a mid-sized minimalist galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Nestled in the heart of downtown Traverse City, this Victorian mansion has received all the modern amenities and a new lease on life. This refurbished kitchen boasts Custom Ayr Cabinetry, multi level quartz countertops, a custom stainless steel pot rack, and a heated tile floor. Note the green strip lighting around the floating ceiling crown as an ode to the Michigan State Spartans! Designer: Paige Fuller Photos: Mike Gullon

Recessed panel runs the length of the counter to create a finished look and to hide the dog den from guests. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, matchstick tile backsplash, a peninsula, gray countertops and soapstone countertops

RDM Architecture A true white kitchen. Working within a limited space we were able to create an open and bright kitchen that is functional and matches the aesthetic of the house. Photo:Matt Kocourek