Margot Hartford
Inspiration for a 1950s gray floor and slate floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jared Kuzia Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse single-wall slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photography by Sean Airhart
Inspiration for a transitional galley slate floor and black floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped slate floor and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a huge contemporary slate floor kitchen remodel in Denver with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Amoura Productions
Large tuscan single-wall slate floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with black backsplash, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a contemporary slate floor and gray floor kitchen remodel with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops and no island

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

A rolling cart with heavy-duty casters was created as part of the design that would be positioned along the back wall, but can be pulled out for food prep as needed.

Inspiration for a large transitional slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Michael J. Lee
Elegant slate floor and gray floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Peter Rymwid
Mid-sized transitional slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Bob Narod Photography
Kitchen - rustic l-shaped slate floor kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored walls and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, white cabinets and white backsplash

Kimberly Muto
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage slate floor and black floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a large transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets