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A minimalist luxury kitchen in North Idaho featuring a black SMEG toaster, custom floating shelves, and a sculptural hood vent that blends seamlessly into the monolithic black stone backsplash. The integrated cooktop is set into a sleek countertop, with warm wood accents and natural light framing the forested backdrop. Every detail in this space is a study in quiet sophistication—built for refined mountain living.

Example of a mid-sized classic porcelain tile and beige floor kitchen design in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

For IKD customer John his IKEA kitchen remodel wasn’t just big on style, it was Texas-sized style. “We’re based in a suburb of Houston that is trying to preserve Mid-Century Modern houses from the 1950’s and 60’s. We really wanted a modern design with retro touches and we had a strong preference for wood doors. From a functional standpoint, we wanted an appliance garage [to house] our toaster oven, toaster and coffee maker. We were able to achieve all these goals with IKEA cabinets which were upgraded with Semihandmade doors,” he explains. John says that working with kitchen design professionals, like IKD, made a huge difference in his kitchen project. “I’m very happy that I used IKD. It gave me confidence that we had a good design.”In fact, he says it motivated him to remove a few cabinets to open up space around the sink and window rather than cover every wall space with cabinets. “Also, the purchase [Extra Items] list that IKD provides got me everything I needed, without having to second guess the order at all [which made installing the kitchen easier],” he concludes.

Example of a mid-sized classic porcelain tile and beige floor kitchen design in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

As with all communal spaces in the house, indoor/outdoor living. Note the 15’ accordion window opening to the outdoor eating/living area. Functionality was a top priority, but the space had to be beautiful as well. The top-stitched leather pulls help soften the look and make it feel more comfortable. We designed every cabinet for specified storage. [For example: The area to the right of the refrigerator with the open shelving: we designed this as “breakfast-central.” This is where the toaster oven, toaster, and Vitamix usually live and can be neatly hidden by the pull-down aluminum tambour doors when not in use. All the items needed for breakfast to get everyone out the door efficiently are located in the refrigerator on the left and cabinet drawers below.]

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped bamboo floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This whole project began with a kitchen overhaul to better meet the clients’ needs. We doubled cabinet capacity, tailoring drawers for personalized functionality. By replacing the back closet turned pantry, we installed a custom millwork cabinet with pullouts for efficient access to stored items. A new beverage fridge with bar storage was introduced for added convenience when entertaining. We reoriented and expanded the island, providing seating for 4 and doubling the work-side storage. Because the main floor is fully open, we discreetly placed functional items, like the microwave and much-used toaster oven, under the counter. An appliance garage, serving as a breakfast bar, now houses daily essentials like the toaster and blender. To maintain a clean, bright yet warm ambiance, we aligned the kitchen's aesthetic with the existing wood floors—opting for a blend of soft-toned wood and fresh white cabinets. We ran the countertop up the walls, in lieu of a tile backsplash, for easy cleaning and a simple look.

Example of a mid-sized classic porcelain tile and beige floor kitchen design in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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