Kitchen - contemporary u-shaped concrete floor and gray floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Example of a small trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with white backsplash, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized southwestern u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen is harmonious with adjacent spaces to bring in a touch of aqua and reintroducing a brown tone which repeats at the stairs and living room wall. The kitchen is an architectural statement with hidden and motorized cabinets.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized southwestern u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Example of a classic u-shaped vinyl floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Trendy u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone countertops, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black countertops

Example of a trendy u-shaped beige floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Photo by Natalie Schueller
Example of a small minimalist u-shaped linoleum floor and red floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, yellow backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Jeri Koegel
Example of a trendy u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped painted wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, granite countertops, white backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Peter Rymwid Photography My young professional clients loved everything about their townhouse on the Hudson except for the cramped, dark, uninviting kitchen. During their frequent dinner parties they were always separated from their guests. Light which filled the rest of the living area never made it into the kitchen. Their most important request in this remodel was to create a bright, contemporary, light filled kitchen where their cooking would take center stage. We started by removing a large portion of the wall separating the kitchen and dining area. This integrated the kitchen into the living space and allowed interaction between cook and guests. Next we removed a side wall to gain more cabinet and countertop space. Existing drop ceilings were removed giving extra height in the wall cabinets. A raised waterfall end eating counter keeps the visual line clean and provides ample counter space for dining or wine tasting. Bright white painted cabinets with recessed panels and a crisp white quartz counter create a bright contemporary space. Blue white and taupe subway tiles made from recycled glass add a feel of waves to the back splash. A coordinating blue paint adds to the beachy vibe of the room. Shiny easy to clean stainless appliances are both functional and attractive especially as they are seen from the entire living area. The new engineered wood flooring was continued up the wall under the eating counter. The material provides a more durable surface than painted sheet rock. Recessed LED ceiling lights and under cabinet lights provide all the task lighting needed to prepare meals while using very little energy. Instead of installing any hanging fixtures which might block the open feeling, smaller can LED lights were installed over the raised counter.

Colin Corbo & Michael Bowman Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet backsplash, white appliances, white backsplash and granite countertops

Justin Williams, Bo Waddell
Kitchen - contemporary u-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized minimalist u-shaped black floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash and a peninsula

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island