The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Michelle Ruber
Small minimalist linoleum floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Dallas

A light-filled family kitchen in Westchester county, New York offers clean lines and colorful accents. Custom inset shaker style cabinetry painted to match Benjamin Moore White Dove. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Jet Mist granite countertops by Rye Marble. Rangetop and ovens by Wolf. Refrigerator by Subzero. Dishwasher by Bosch. Pendant lights by Restoration Hardware. Walker Zanger backsplash in Calcatta Gold marble. Gilmore pulls and Aubrey knobs by Restoration Hardware. Photography c 2014 Neil Landino.

Jeri Koegel
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Orange County

The simple use of black and white…classic, timeless, elegant. No better words could describe the renovation of this kitchen, dining room and seating area. First, an amazing wall of custom cabinets was installed. The home’s 10’ ceilings provided a nice opportunity to stack up decorative glass cabinetry and highly crafted crown moldings on top, while maintaining a considerable amount of cabinetry just below it. The custom-made brush stroke finished cabinetry is highlighted by a chimney-style wood hood surround with leaded glass cabinets. Custom display cabinets with leaded glass also separate the kitchen from the dining room. Next, the homeowner installed a 5’ x 14’ island finished in black. It houses the main sink with a pedal style control disposal, dishwasher, microwave, second bar sink, beverage center refrigerator and still has room to sit five to six people. The hardwood floor in the kitchen and family room matches the rest of the house. The homeowner wanted to use a very selective white quartzite stone for counters and backsplash to add to the brightness of their kitchen. Contemporary chandeliers over the island are timeless and elegant. High end appliances covered by custom panels are part of this featured project, both to satisfy the owner’s needs and to implement the classic look desired for this kitchen. Beautiful dining and living areas surround this kitchen. All done in a contemporary style to create a seamless design and feel the owner had in mind.

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Atlanta

Kim Jeffery Photographer www.kimjeffery.com
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Valencia kitchen blends Spanish-inspired architecture with refined custom detailing, from the carved cabinetry and oversized stone hood to the warm wood dining island that creates a comfortable gathering space within the kitchen. The coffered ceiling, layered lighting, arched openings, and natural stone surfaces add depth and architectural character while keeping the room elegant and functional. With open shelving, detailed millwork, and a connected view into the adjacent dining space, this kitchen feels both formal and inviting.

Movin on up from the tract homes of the Valley to the Ranch takes a shift in mindset, yet this couple also wanted to keep it real and practical for their growing family, house full of pets, and casual lifestyle. Inspired by a modern farmhouse aesthetic, this home was taken down to the bones and updated with a personal style of comfortable elegance while keeping the kids in mind.

Dura Supreme quarter sawn oak cabinetry with shaker door style and custom hood. The unique items include arched valance on upper cabinets, rustic hardware, and hand made tile. The granite is Golden River. Photography by Stewart Crenshaw.

Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Houston

The entire wall on the left is a floor to ceiling pantry. A Bonisolli Photography
Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Gorgeous and dramatic black and white kitchen with black cabinetry, granite countertops, white subway tile backsplash, cream island, hand-scraped hardwood flooring, farmhouse sink, Sub-Zero appliances, and Wolf range. Photo by Vivian Lodderhose

The elegant white cabinetry is contrasted by a dark mahogany island. The walls are covered in a herringbone patterned stone mosaic. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kenneth M Wyner Photography Inc
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances