Stoffer Photography
Example of a large transitional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This is the story about a kitchen that was showing it’s age with white countertops and dark oak cabinets on a dark oak floor. It all worked once, but now the kitchen felt dark, cramped and dysfunctional. The owners were looking for a total kitchen transformation. After a disastrous beginning with a contractor taking their money and vanishing into thin air, the owners were left with a completely gutted kitchen that consisted of only the walls. They hired Rick Jacobson to rescue them and restart the project. The new kitchen design began with the idea of using Cobalt Blue as a primary color. The blue seen on many glassware pieces is Cobalt Blue, and it was decided to use it in the tile for the kitchen, as well as the pendant lights. Another goal was to make the kitchen brighter with an easier traffic flow, as well as completely updated cabinetry. And there were traffic patterns to improve, a refrigerator to move, and exhaust vents to reroute. Rick Jacobson listened to the owners and worked to create the kitchen that the owners imagined. He began by thinking through the traffic flow patterns. He noted that the doorway from the dining room needed to be widened. He added rounded doorway headers to match the home’s existing décor. He carefully thought through where the kitchen island should be, including how opening the oven doors would be in relation to people sitting at the kitchen island at a family gathering. Kitchen cabinet touches include off edge flat panel doors, soft close wooden drawers, and a spice cabinet with two slide-out racks. The new longer center island features a drawer microwave that opens and closes automatically with the push of a button. The center island also features two recycling bins and seating for four. Rick even thought of adding decorative elements to the existing half wall to make it look in line with the kitchen island. The kitchen’s black granite countertops offer an unusually appealing view: There are lots of interesting reflections throughout the kitchen. Another of Rick’s touches is that all of the lights, including recessed ceiling lights, three cobalt blue pendant lights and below cabinet lights are on dimmers which work to balance daytime and nighttime lighting. The under mounted stainless steel single sink is complemented with a gooseneck faucet. The stainless steel gas range is thin enough to allow for a wide drawer below for utensils, and the stainless steel vent hood is vented through the ceiling to outdoors, allowing additional storage space in the top cabinets. Double ovens with white doors are the perfect match to the cabinets, with a location that makes baking and roasting easier with the two large vertical storage for baking sheets and supplies nearby. The result: A functional, open, bright and Cobalt blue kitchen.

Example of a large trendy l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Ash Creek Photo
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

A beautiful open concept kitchen with upholstered stools.
Example of a mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island and white countertops

Eat-in kitchen - modern u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Semi-custom cabinets with spice rack storage in this remodeled kitchen by Meadowlark.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

White Beaded Inset Cabinets with Navy Double Island This kitchen features stacked cabinetry with glass uppers, a spice drawer underneath the cooktop, pull out tray and utensil organizers, a built-in microwave with pocket doors to conceal it, floating shelves embedded in the full-height backsplash, and much more. The beautiful double Islands allow for both storage and functionality with the sink and dishwasher in one, and overhang for seating in the other. Mark Tepe, Photographer.

Kitchen - country l-shaped multicolored floor kitchen idea in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

ren nickson photography
Cottage kitchen photo in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, black appliances and an island

Ken Winders
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ken Winders
Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A pull out spice rack can be reached from two of the prep areas of the new kitchen. The user at the cooktop can access spices and cooking oils within reach.

Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass tile backsplash

Design by Vinny Colannino and Joanne de la Torre of Modern Millwork Kitchen & Bath Studio
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

All existing honey oak woodwork and flooring was refinished in a warm, lighter taupe color. The matte finish, River White wire brushed granite with gemstone garnets pair well with the gray and white backsplash tile. White Shaker style cabinetry with rollouts and a buffet cabinet with an upper cabinet with reeded glass provide plenty of storage. The result is a modern color palette and plenty of room for the homeowners and their guests to move about and mingle.

Shaker style full overlay doors in cherry. Black countertop and tile backsplash. Oak floors and stainless appliances. Ash Creek Photo
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island