Design by #JGKB in McLean, Virginia. Photography by Bob Narod.
Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and limestone backsplash

When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Photographer: Joe Nowak Dura Supreme Cabinetry

The kitchen, breakfast room and family room are all open to one another. The kitchen has a large twelve foot island topped with Calacatta marble and features a roll-out kneading table, and room to seat the whole family. The sunlight breakfast room opens onto the patio which has a built-in barbeque, and both bar top seating and a built in bench for outdoor dining. The large family room features a cozy fireplace, TV media, and a large built-in bookcase. The adjoining craft room is separated by a set of pocket french doors; where the kids can be visible from the family room as they do their homework.

The walls on either side of the island are cut back to the bottom of the upper cabinets which allows a full view through the kitchen. Andrea Rugg Photography

Transitional u-shaped gray floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - huge rustic l-shaped slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea with medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, two islands, white countertops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

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Example of a large trendy l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, soapstone countertops and gray countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops and porcelain backsplash

One challenge here was to create a level platform suspended from a dual-angle cathedral ceiling as a base for these really cool floating glass bubble chandeliers.

Large trendy u-shaped ceramic tile enclosed kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and white countertops

Inspiration for a large modern galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large trendy galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a transitional eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and gray backsplash

Kitchen, bathroom and partial renovation of a residence. Design intent was to create a design complimentary to the existing mid century house while introducing hints and love of Japanese lifestyle. Photographed by: Bo Sundius

Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary kitchen idea in Auckland with medium tone wood cabinets and an island

Inspiration for a huge contemporary galley eat-in kitchen remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island