Location: Nantucket, MA, USA This classic Nantucket home had not been renovated in several decades and was in serious need of an update. The vision for this summer home was to be a beautiful, light and peaceful family retreat with the ability to entertain guests and extended family. The focal point of the kitchen is the La Canche Chagny Range in Faience with custom hood to match. We love how the tile backsplash on the Prep Sink wall pulls it all together and picks up on the spectacular colors in the White Princess Quartzite countertops. In a nod to traditional Nantucket Craftsmanship, we used Shiplap Panelling on many of the walls including in the Kitchen and Powder Room. We hope you enjoy the quiet and tranquil mood of these images as much as we loved creating this space. Keep your eye out for additional images as we finish up Phase II of this amazing project! Photographed by: Jamie Salomon

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Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
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Our team was able to extend the upper cabinets all the way to the ceiling, taking advantage of vertical space, and also extend the lower cabinet doors flush with the new countertop and undermount sink. Raising the upper cabinets also provided for more usable space on top of the counter, allowing for tall appliances (like the electric mixer) to sit against the backsplash without appearing cluttered. Undercabinet LED lights were added to brighten the counters and showcase the sleek new backsplash tile. Final photos by Impressia Photography.

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This bright white kitchen has a casual beachy vibe with pretty pops of blue. The soothing grey beadboard backsplash adds texture and speaks to the beachy aesthetic. To ensure a durable solution especially behind the sink, the bead board is installed above a 5” tall piece of quartz. We opted for a statement chandelier over the dining table in lieu of pendant lighting over the island, and added a single sconce above the window over the farmhouse sink. Additional accent lighting inside the glass cabinets and below the wall cabinets adds ambient and task lighting. Modern rustic details include hammered shiny chrome hardware and floating reclaimed shelves. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Imagine a lazy morning in this casually elegant kitchen, sipping your freshly brewed coffee as natural light pours through floor to ceiling windows. Then imagine being in this kitchen sipping your morning coffee and gazing out at the beautiful rolling landscape of one of New England’s prestigious golf clubs. Imagine . . . The owner of this beautiful contemporary kitchen with its idyllic setting imagined ! And her kitchen designer captured her imagination and brought this inspired space to life in both style and function. Columns of stainless steel are balanced by columns with the warmth of birch wood with just a hint of stain. On an adjacent wall one more wood column rises from floor to ceiling. A strong horizontal line of cabinetry seemingly intersects the vertical columns. While contemporary in design, the cabinetry in this kitchen found its beginnings with the Shakers and the designers of the Craftsman period. Increasing the size of the framing on the doors, accenting the cabinet shapes with square-edged trim and blocks of wood at varying depths, thinly slicing and randomly sizing the natural stone on the accent wall, and choosing oversized stainless steel handles definitively bring this kitchen forward in time. Recycled glass countertops in a soft, quiet color continue to help this kitchen live so harmoniously with its surroundings. As the day unfolds and the lazy morning turns into ambitious meal preparation, it is clear that this kitchen is a chef’s delight. The stainless steel columns incorporate double ovens, a microwave and a steam oven. Two wood columns house a refrigerator and a freezer. The separate wood column reveals pantry storage, and a TV is hidden behind a lift-up door. On the island with its clean, rectangular shape two dishwashers flank the sink. Imagine ! how much more pleasant the task of clean-up is when you overlook the family living space and vista beyond. In the cook center, a complement of drawers provides excellent storage for pots and pans, utensils, spices and herbs around the 5-burner cooktop. A powerful vent with a rear exhaust maintains the horizontal design of the space. And the freshly-brewed coffee in the morning ? It comes from a built-in coffee maker that’s just around the corner from the refrigerator. Along with a wine refrigerator, it creates a beverage and serving center between the kitchen and the dining room. The homeowner envisioned a kitchen that is as beautiful as its surroundings. Her kitchen designer wanted her kitchen to be as functional as it is beautiful. Both agree that this kitchen lives up to their expectations!

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Justin Lopez Photography
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Bar tucked underneath the stairs​ A built-in bar for drinks and coffee​ A light, bright & functional kitchen that works for everyday family life and entertaining​

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A kitchen renovation that corrected past mistakes now fits in with the original home but has all the most modern conveniences
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A kitchen renovation that corrected past mistakes now fits in with the original home but has all the most modern conveniences
Open concept kitchen - large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A kitchen renovation that corrected past mistakes now fits in with the original home but has all the most modern conveniences
Large transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

John Pleta of Izzie Mae Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island