Peter Krupenye
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The custom height single ovens were placed side by side to allow for easy use and the large island provided plenty of work space. The combination of clean sleek lines with a variety of finishes and textures keeps this “beach house cottage look” current and comfortable.

Mid-sized elegant galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

Robert Radifera
Kitchen - mid-sized traditional kitchen idea in DC Metro with shaker cabinets and colored appliances

Featuring Bakes & Kropp Meridian Cabinetry in a white hand-painted finish, this custom Southampton kitchen is an open-concept space high on elegant style and smart storage. The upper doors showcase a beautiful patterned glass for a subtle touch of shine and texture, and the rich Walnut island warms the entire space. A striking focal point, the Bakes & Kropp range hood is a one-of-a-kind stainless steel masterpiece built for this space. All of the specialty details and finishes, including the polished nickel hardware, coordinate beautifully for a truly spectacular luxury kitchen.

The true farmhouse kitchen. Mixing bold traditional colours, natural elements, shiplap and wooden beamed ceiling details, all make for the perfectly crafted farmhouse. Layering in a traditional farm house sink, and an industrial inspired metal hood fan adds charm and a curated feel to this traditional space. No compromise spared with storage, function or innovation.

Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
Mid-sized mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Denash Photography, designed by Jenny Rausch
Small beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in St Louis with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, colored appliances, an island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Photographer: C. Davenport
Eat-in kitchen - transitional eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Dallas

Modern interiors were inserted within the existing industrial space, creating a space for casual living and entertaining friends. Photographer: Paul Dyer

Jenn Baker
Open concept kitchen - large industrial l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a rustic u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, paneled appliances, no island and white countertops

Example of a large transitional u-shaped brown floor kitchen design in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Connie Anderson Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and white floor kitchen design in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets

Kitchen - country light wood floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops