White, bright and modern, this sleek kitchen design makes a statement with pattern. Shooting LA
Example of a trendy galley light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Project Developer Steve Scholl Designer Allie Mann www.casedesign.com
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Elegant kitchen photo in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white appliances

Scott Zimmerman, Modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and quartz counter top.
Example of a large trendy dark wood floor kitchen design in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, granite countertops and subway tile backsplash

Mid-sized cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia .

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island

This gray and transitional kitchen remodel bridges the gap between contemporary style and traditional style. The dark gray cabinetry, light gray walls, and white subway tile backsplash make for a beautiful, neutral canvas for the bold teal blue and yellow décor accented throughout the design. Designer Gwen Adair of Cabinet Supreme by Adair did a fabulous job at using grays to create a neutral backdrop to bring out the bright, vibrant colors that the homeowners love so much. This Milwaukee, WI kitchen is the perfect example of Dura Supreme's recent launch of gray paint finishes, it has been interesting to see these new cabinetry colors suddenly flowing across our manufacturing floor, destined for homes around the country. We've already seen an enthusiastic acceptance of these new colors as homeowners started immediately selecting our various shades of gray paints, like this example of “Storm Gray”, for their new homes and remodeling projects! Dura Supreme’s “Storm Gray” is the darkest of our new gray painted finishes (although our current “Graphite” paint finish is a charcoal gray that is almost black). For those that like the popular contrast between light and dark finishes, Storm Gray pairs beautifully with lighter painted and stained finishes. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Christopher Galluzzo
Eat-in kitchen - transitional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls, an island and gray backsplash

Joe Fletcher
Example of a transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Example of a beach style kitchen design in New York

This home was a sweet 30's bungalow in the West Hollywood area. We flipped the kitchen and the dining room to allow access to the ample backyard. The design of the space was inspired by Manhattan's pre war apartments, refined and elegant. The back splash is a striped marble tile and the rounded open shelving softens the edge and is what you would find in a 30's style home.

Meghan Bob Photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops