Example of a cottage l-shaped kitchen design in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The focal point in the kitchen is the deep navy, French range positioned in an alcove trimmed in distressed natural wood and finished with handmade tile. The arched marble backsplash of the bar creates a dramatic focal point visible from the dining room.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, yellow countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and metal backsplash

Janet Allenger
Kitchen - huge mediterranean u-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, beige walls and an island

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Open concept kitchen - transitional open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Paul Finkel Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

Example of a mid-sized tuscan u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and granite countertops

Close-up view highlights the linear look of this modern kitchen design with its stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone quartz countertops. Glass-covered, flush-mounted induction stove and cooktop. The stainless steel backsplash includes two appliance garages, providing for additional hideaway storage. Glass-fronted cabinets include in-cabinet lighting. Photo by Rusty Reniers

Example of a classic master subway tile and black and white tile mosaic tile floor tub/shower combo design in Houston with marble countertops, a console sink and black walls

The kitchen is open to the dining and living areas, connecting the bedrooms to the great room. Photos by Sustainable Sedona
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary single-wall concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Walk-in shower - contemporary brown tile beige floor walk-in shower idea in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a wall-mount toilet

The open style master shower is 6 feet by 12 feet and features a Brazilian walnut walkway that bisects the Carrera marble floor and continues outdoors as the deck of the outside shower. A Bonisolli Photography

Large transitional single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Koch Classic Cabinetry Prairie door style, Full Overlay 5pc drawer fronts Ivory & Charcoal Blue paint
Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall travertine floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, red backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and a single-bowl sink

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops