Modern kitchen with rift-cut white oak cabinetry and a natural stone island.
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Example of a trendy powder room design in Dallas with a drop-in sink and gray countertops

The raised countertop allows for a seating area and makes this kitchen perfect for entertaining. Additional storage cabinets flank both sides of the elevated countertop while glass wall cabinets help this kitchen from feeling closed off as well as creates a space to display the homeowner’s belongings. Details such as the waterfall countertop edge add to the vertical interest of the space. The metallic frames around the glass wall cabinet doors compliment the stainless steel appliances and help emphasize the contemporary feel of the room.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dry bar remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash and gray countertops

Birch cabinetry with a stainless steel counter with integrated sink and backsplash. Above the steel is a textured ceramic tile. Photo by Heidi Solander

Francis Combes
Inspiration for a small modern ceramic tile enclosed kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Warm, modern, and masterfully balanced, this kitchen blends Scandinavian-inspired wood cabinetry with bold contrast and sleek utility. The full-height oak cabinets provide seamless storage while maintaining a clean, vertical visual flow. A navy blue island with waterfall-edge quartz countertop anchors the space, surrounded by caramel leather barstools and globe glass pendants that add sculptural elegance. Matte black hardware and a dark herringbone backsplash introduce depth and drama, beautifully complementing the warm wood tones and luxury vinyl plank flooring.

Kitchen - contemporary galley kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

This 1964 home was ready for a total remodel. Our team updated the kitchen, primary bath along with other living spaces in this Far North Dallas home.

Example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room design in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and a peninsula

This kitchen was designed for a client who has a passion for cooking and baking, and spends a lot of time there. Two small spaced windows were turned into a new double window above a wide farmhouse sink, flooding the kitchen with light. To achieve a clean, timeless look we paired white shaker style cabinets with a pop of the “new neutral”, blue, on two islands. The island closest to the stove and sink is the main workstation, with plenty of storage on one side and an overhang with seating (for hanging out while cooking or just eating) on the other. Thoughtfully designed features include a vertical cabinet to store sheet pans, and a mixer installed inside the cabinet that swings up when the door is opened - no lifting or bending required.

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large urban single-wall concrete floor and gray floor seated home bar design in Omaha with open cabinets, brick backsplash, medium tone wood cabinets and granite countertops

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Wet bar - large transitional single-wall wet bar idea in New York with brown cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

What started solely as a master bath project soon spiraled into working with the homeowners to redefine and remodel most of this split level home. Opening things up in the kitchen not only helped with the flow of things, but you get a wonderful view of each room when you walk in the front door. These cabinets are made of book matched walnut, meaning the grain of the tree lines up from door to door. Photography by LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com