The kitchen is open to the family room and has a wall of glass facing the outside. It features a wonderful Robin Wade live-edge-eat island. The state-of-the-art appliances are from Sub-Zero and Wolf. A hidden door disguises a full walk-in pantry. Kitchens supplied the modern gloss and glass cabinets. An elevator provides easy access to the roof terrace. The wine coolers and wine storage room separates and flows into the dining area. Photography: Jeff Davis Photography

This kitchen needed a facelift. The existing cherry cabinets were painted Valspar's "Safari Brown." The laminate countertops were replaced with Cambria's "Bradshaw" quartz. New linear hardware was added and a cut stone backsplash adds a fresh rustic look. The desk area features a cork backsplash (from remnants of cork flooring.) Other updates include LED undercabinet lighting on a motion timer, integrated USB chargers in the outlets and upper cabinet lighting with frosted glass.

Recently, our Docking Drawer Blade Series Outlets were specified for a kitchen remodel. Big thanks to Ultimate Kitchen and Bath for introducing a kitchen charging station by Docking Drawer. For a full list of powering and charging solutions available by Docking Drawer, visit our website or our Houzz store.

Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets are designed to connect up to 4 devices such as laptops, tablets, phones and more. Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets feature an interlock thermostat that de-energizes the outlet when surrounding temperature exceeds 120F. Docking Drawer outlets are perfect for kitchens, baths, closets, or professional locker rooms and medical facilities providing an innovative and functional power source with a clutter-free aesthetic. ​

This busy family, with a house full of kids, dogs, and cats, needed a landing place for everyone as they arrived home, and the cramped entry hall was no longer working. A mudroom was designed with custom cabinets, including lockers and an island, to create a storage system for the family, and as importantly a place to hang out, do homework, and art projects. Lockers were built for each member of the family, complete with shoe storage, charging stations for computers, and basket storage above. A central island has 4 stools to sit for homework, art or snacktime, and houses drawers for each of the kids to drop their keys, with a USB charger for phones and iPads.

Great thought was put into making the kitchen a chic and spacious area that would function both for family breakfasts and evening entertaining, with custom cherry cabinets, a large curved island and glass accented backsplash. The previous layout felt cramped, blocked the view, and guests and kids had to walk through the prep area. The new location of the kitchen allows for a commanding view of the family room fireplace and the water.

Great thought was put into making the kitchen a chic and spacious area that would function both for family breakfasts and evening entertaining, with custom cherry cabinets, a large curved island and glass accented backsplash. The previous layout felt cramped, blocked the view, and guests and kids had to walk through the prep area. The new location of the kitchen allows for a commanding view of the family room fireplace and the water.

Great thought was put into making the kitchen a chic and spacious area that would function both for family breakfasts and evening entertaining, with custom cherry cabinets, a large curved island and glass accented backsplash. The previous layout felt cramped, blocked the view, and guests and kids had to walk through the prep area. The new location of the kitchen allows for a commanding view of the family room fireplace and the water.

A custom charging station was integrated into a drawer within the island. The electrical outlet incorporates USB ports for easy charging of devices.
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A hidden charging station drawer has USB ports instead of standard outlets to disguise charging devices.
Example of a classic kitchen design in Other with white cabinets

This charging drawer has integrated outlets that keep the countertops clear of devices and their cords. There's room for the whole family to tuck their phones, tablets and even laptops inside this drawer, keeping them safe from spills and splashes.

A mudroom was designed with custom cabinets, including lockers and an island, to create a storage system for the family, and as importantly a place to hang out, do homework, and art projects. Lockers were built for each member of the family, complete with shoe storage, charging stations for computers, and basket storage above. A central island has 4 stools to sit for homework, art or snacktime, and houses drawers for each of the kids to drop their keys, with a USB charger for phones and iPads. There is also an extra fridge for kids’ lunches and snacks.

You enter this Mud Room from the garage and have plenty of space for storing coats, shoes, and winter accessories. The countertop features a USB charging outlet.

Command computer work station with two open charging cubbies. Renee McCarty Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This busy family, with a house full of kids, dogs, and cats, needed a landing place for everyone as they arrived home, and the cramped entry hall was no longer working. A mudroom was designed with custom cabinets, including lockers and an island, to create a storage system for the family, and as importantly a place to hang out, do homework, and art projects. A desk area was built for Mom to be able to work from home, with a tower that houses the printer, router and other computer items behind closed doors, and filing cabinets below to keep everything close at hand. This space also accommodates a washer and dryer with drying rack above tucked neatly out of site.

I built this 4 section Queen bed system in 2018. It has integrated storage under each step. Each tread is make of kiln dried local lumber. Each unit has power, USB charging, and dimmable lighting. It also has 6 drawer units for convenient storage.

A mudroom was designed with custom cabinets, including lockers and an island, to create a storage system for the family, and as importantly a place to hang out, do homework, and art projects. Lockers were built for each member of the family, complete with shoe storage, charging stations for computers, and basket storage above. A central island has 4 stools to sit for homework, art or snacktime, and houses drawers for each of the kids to drop their keys, with a USB charger for phones and iPads.

European style Poggenpohl kitchen offers a roomy island with induction cooktop and beverage refrigerator, wet wall with single dish drawer, Grohe fixtures and lift-up cabinet doors, and full-height wall including refrigeration, ovens and plenty of pantry space. All drawers and lift-up doors open at a gentle touch due to the Servo-drive installation. The lift-up doors may be lowered manually or with the touch of a recessed button. The roomy kitchen includes many Universal Design features like wide paths, dimmable lighting, roll-up cooktop and sink area, dish drawer, automatic drawer openers, pull-down shelves, pull-out pantries, and taller toe kick areas. Photo Credit: Michelle Turner, UDCP