Daylight was maximized in a previously segmented and enclosed space by removing a load-bearing wall to the living room. The kitchen design incorporates a new island for added countertop space and entertaining. 10K worked closely with our clients to ensure the existing mid-century integrity of the home was maintained.

This Palm Springs backyard pool overlooks the San Jacinto Mountains to the west. Photography by Greg Hoppe.
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Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

The kitchen pulls in Japandi-influence with rift-cut white-oak cabinets, a simple textural backsplash and an oversized stone hood.
Example of a trendy u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops and white backsplash

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Alcove bathtub - mid-sized country white tile and porcelain tile gray floor and single-sink alcove bathtub idea in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Custom, rift white oak, slab door cabinets. All cabinets were book matched, hand selected and built in-house by Castor Cabinets. Contractor: Robert Holsopple Construction Counter Tops by West Central Granite

This expansive traditional kitchen by senior designer, Randy O'Kane features Bilotta Collection cabinets in a mix of rift cut white ash with a stain for both the tall and the wall cabinets and Smoke Embers paint for the base cabinets. The perimeter wall cabinets are double-stacked for extra storage. Countertops, supplied by Amendola Marble, are Bianco Specchio, a white glass, and the backsplash is limestone. The custom table off the island is wide planked stained wood on a base of blackened stainless steel by Brooks Custom, perfect for eating casual meals. Off to the side is a larger dining area with a custom banquette. Brooks Custom also supplied the stainless steel farmhouse sink below the window. There is a secondary prep sink at the island. The faucets are by Dornbracht and appliances are a mix of Sub-Zero and Wolf. Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Inspired custom media center steals the show doing the dirty work (hiding/storing stuff) with style - Photo: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Example of a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Chicago with white walls

Rustic cherry with mushroom stain, rift-cut oak with gray stain, and painted maple cabinets. Quartzite and rustic chestnut counter tops. Photo by Rob Karosis.

This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Kitchen Details: -Cabinetry, custom rift cut white oak -Light fixtures, Lightology -Barstools, Article and refinished by Home Things -Appliances, Thermadore, stovetop has a downdraft hood -Island, Ceasarstone, raw concrete -Sink and faucet, Delta faucet, sink is Franke -White shiplap ceiling with white oak beams -Flooring is rough wide plank white oak and distressed

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Designed and Remodeled by Stewart Thomas Design Build. Rift Cut Quarter Sawn Walnut slab cabinets with white quartz counters. Cabinet handles made by EPCO. Frosted glass upper cabinet doors. Barstools made by Room and Board. Photography by Scott Basile

EBCON Corporation, Redwood City, California, 2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Kitchen Over $150,000
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A partner desk is accentuated by a leathered quartzite niaca top with a waterfall edge. The rift cut oak cabinetry and LED lit shelving with a back lit white glass art niche complement each other. A shade pocket disappears in the cabinetry, and the magnetic backsplash provide a place for notes.

Close-up detail of the rift-cut white oak butler's pantry cabinetry inside the arched alcove. Under-cabinet LED lighting runs the full width of the upper cabinets, illuminating the quartz countertop and stone backsplash below. Matte black bar pulls throughout. The rift cut of the oak is clearly visible here — tight, straight grain with no cathedral pattern. Cabinetry by Fox Custom Woodworks. Designed by Michaela's Homes & Interiors.