Dan Cutrona Photography
Mid-sized trendy white tile and mosaic tile dark wood floor bathroom photo in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops and white walls

Small trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Lisa Russman Photography http://www.lisarussman.com/ Frame Design Lab

Mikiko Kikuyama
Inspiration for a 1950s kitchen remodel in New York

A cozy and functional farmhouse kitchen with warm white cabinets and a rustic walnut island.
Mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops and an island

Example of a trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, an island and white countertops

Photography: Cathy Schusler
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island and stainless steel appliances

Photos: Belen Imaz
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped travertine floor enclosed kitchen idea in Madrid with white cabinets, solid surface countertops, a peninsula, flat-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Valerie Wilcox
Example of a trendy single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble backsplash, an island, white countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances and quartzite countertops

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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Petr Krejci
Example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen design in London with shaker cabinets and gray backsplash

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Melbourne with an island

We designed this home to let in natural light and enhance that desired open plan living. We kept the selection minimal and timeless.
Mid-sized trendy galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Other with white backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic backsplash, white countertops, an undermount sink, white cabinets, white appliances and an island