Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dawn Burkhart
Example of a mid-sized country medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

When my clients purchased this charming 1940's home in the Seattle neighborhood of Wedgwood, they were amazed by how intact the original kitchen was. It was like a perfect time capsule. The color palette was avocado green and buttercream yellow. The highlights were an original retro built-in banquette and vintage oven! The challenge we faced (besides the awesome but dated finishes) was the closed floor plan typical in this era of homes and the lack of storage. So, we opened the kitchen to the adjacent dining and living room, bringing it up to speed with modern-day living. In opening it up, we also walled off a doorway that went from the kitchen to the hallway, but it was completely unnecessary and allowed us to gain an entire wall of cabinets that didn't exist previously. For the finishes, we kept it classic with mostly gray and white but brought in a little flare and interest with the herringbone backsplash and brushed brass finishes because who doesn't love a little gold? Also, we added color with the finishing details like the rug and countertop decor because those things are a great way to add interest and warmth to a space and can be easily changed when it's time for a fresh new look.

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized classic light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx countertops, stone tile backsplash and no island

Landmark Photography
Example of a large classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble backsplash, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops

Angie Seckinger
Example of a large beach style u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Huge trendy galley porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, medium tone wood cabinets, paneled appliances and white countertops

kelli kaufer
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, colored appliances and a peninsula

The Transitional kitchen has 10' ceilings and features oversized wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling. Other features include a corner built-in pantry and unique WalkerZanger tile backsplash display.

paul bardagjy
Dark wood floor kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Photography by Chipper Hatter
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Emily Followill
Kitchen - transitional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Kitchen - traditional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, two islands, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

The open kitchen is the family gathering space. The banquette fits perfect by the rear facing windows. Flooring is reclaimed and paired with the gray cabinetry and walls to give a soft modern approach alongside the vintage appeal of the subway tiled wall and school house lights.

This large, open-concept home features Cambria Swanbridge in the kitchen, baths, laundry room, and butler’s pantry. Designed by E Interiors and AFT Construction. Photo: High Res Media