One small window, faux woodgrain cabinets and lots of doors made this closed-off Arlington kitchen feel dark and drab, the total opposite of the vibrant young family of four that lives here. To brighten and open up the small kitchen, we removed the wall separating the dining room, expanded the window above the sink and installed a French door to let even more light in from an adjoining sun room. Light now pours into the kitchen, making it feel welcoming, airy and bright. To accommodate the expanded kitchen, we removed a hulking set of built-ins from the dining room which provided two extra feet to work with. The larger footprint allowed us to relocate major appliances and provide a generous amount of storage and prep space including a food safe butcher block to the right of the range. Natural wood elements such as the chopping block, reclaimed shelves and beautiful new floors add character and warmth to the all-white kitchen. One of the must-haves in this renovation was a farmhouse sink which is a great way to maximize function when a smaller sink base is used. We opted to take the tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling along the window wall, creating a more polished look with the added bonus of making the ceiling feel taller. The subway tiles’ subtle texture adds depth to the simple white-on-white motif and the change to a herringbone pattern behind the range adds visual interest without feeling too busy. A crisp white backdrop is perfect for adding pops of color with dishware, accessories and the family’s vintage stand mixer. The newly renovated kitchen-dining area is much better suited for this family’s active lifestyle and the updated design now complements the rest of their stylish home. Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Justin Krug Photography
Huge cottage u-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped black floor and slate floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, multicolored backsplash, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and window backsplash

Steve Chenn
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartzite countertops and an island

Custom Stainless Steel Covolo Range Hood by Vogler Metalwork & Design.
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Other

Inspiration for a 1960s marble floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Michael Lee
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, an island, solid surface countertops, wood backsplash and black cabinets

A great example of use of color in a kitchen space. We utilized seafoam green and light wood stained cabinets in this renovation in Spring Hill, FL. Other features include a double dishwasher and oversized subway tile.

Inspiro 8 Studios
Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, paneled appliances, an island, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Featuring Bakes & Kropp Meridian Cabinetry in a white hand-painted finish, this custom Southampton kitchen is an open-concept space high on elegant style and smart storage. The upper doors showcase a beautiful patterned glass for a subtle touch of shine and texture, and the rich Walnut island warms the entire space. A striking focal point, the Bakes & Kropp range hood is a one-of-a-kind stainless steel masterpiece built for this space. All of the specialty details and finishes, including the polished nickel hardware, coordinate beautifully for a truly spectacular luxury kitchen.

Builder: HM HOMES Kitchen: Perspectives Interiors: Carrie Long Photographer: Karl Moses
Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The kitchen island was painted in Sherwin Williams Dovetail to compliment the over-sized, dark bronze, pendant lights. The beveled tile backsplash in antique white provides a clean backdrop for the custom, aged, zinc finish on the hood.

Mid-century modern galley open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Wall of windows over kitchen sink. Casement windows allow easy opening. Photo by David Berlekamp
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Greg Hadley
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Enclosed kitchen - large traditional galley dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Island has a Heritage finish with chipped paint adding contrast and rustic feel to the Dura Supreme Marley White with Platinum glaze perimeter. Panels on double refrigerator and dishwasher provide a clean uniform palette in this space. Mantle hood with unique design elements and pot filler underneath means this space is beautiful and functional. Cambria Britannica island and perimeter in SSU Snowy River. Photography by Beth Singer.