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Example of a beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen features two styles of custom cabinetry. One in black walnut and the other in a glossy white acrylic. Colorful Baltic-style backsplash adds vibrancy and contrast against the white and natural wood finishes. The center island countertop is made of white marble and the perimeter countertop is dark soapstone. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Private residence designed by Jana Parker Lee for Wiseman & Gale Interiors. Photography by Laura Moss.
Powder room - mid-sized mediterranean ceramic tile powder room idea in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, beige walls, wood countertops and black countertops

Heiser Media
Example of a huge country l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Matt Koucerek
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

PC: Hallmark Floors
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Hawaii with white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances

bruce damonte
Example of a large trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography
Large 1960s l-shaped kitchen photo in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, white walls and an island

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Kitchen pantry - traditional galley beige floor kitchen pantry idea in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, no island, gray backsplash and gray countertops

Charles Parker / Images Plus
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with beige backsplash, an island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, marble countertops and paneled appliances

By What Shanni Saw
Inspiration for a large coastal single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and green cabinets

Siri Blanchette/Blind Dog Photo Associates This clean lined kitchen features stainless countertops, white gloss laminate cabinets, shell and frosted glass mosaic back splash tile, and bleached oak floors. All the colors and textures evoke those of the beach.

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern single-wall eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open shelving and graphic tile give a modern look to a farmhouse-style kitchen. AGA appliances, cabinet hardware from Anthropologie. Backsplash tile is Pratt & Larson. Photo by David Agnello

© Josh Partee 2013
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, slate backsplash and white countertops

Designed by: CLM Interiors Contractor: Luxe Design/Build, Inc.
Example of a classic galley eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and stone tile backsplash