Open concept kitchen - contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, white backsplash, paneled appliances and gray countertops

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cocoon Home Design - Silestone Haiku - https://www.cosentino.com/colors/silestone/haiku/ Photo: Debra Szidon

Mid-sized 1950s u-shaped laminate floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen remodel of a 70’s home reflects the character of the existing home and some design features of that era while giving it a fresh, modern look. The client wanted the remodeled space to blend in with the rest of the home, retaining some of the 1970’s character while including all the best features of today’s kitchens. Removing the wall separating the informal eating area from the family room provided a nice open space allowing for a larger kitchen footprint and plenty of light throughout. A combination of Decor's Dove Wing painted and Natural stained Walnut cabinetry was chosen. The dark walnut, slab lower cabinets unite the kitchen with the darker wood theme found throughout the home, while the white, slim-shaker upper cabinets give the space a light and airy feeling. The beautiful vertical grain of the walnut is the foundation of a theme that is echoed throughout the space: tall & thin vertical lines without bulk or needless ornamentation. The unique design detail gives the kitchen a great balance of depth and character while still brightening the space. Walnut crown molding throughout defines the space and ties everything together. The vertical-set green Japanese tile from Virginia Tile, also characteristic of the 1970’s, serves as the backsplash and fills the range wall. The tall & slim theme is underscored by several design elements from the vertical tile and tall cabinet pulls in matte black from Top Knobs, to the thin quartz countertops, skinny shaker cabinet door style, and tall, slim refrigerator doors, all meant to eliminate excess bulk and lighten up the space. An impressive focal point in this kitchen is the custom walnut reeded hood, designed to reflect a popular 1970’s feature. Narrow walnut shelves below the white upper cabinets near the refrigerator provide a nice surprise to the eye. An extra long island, decked in polished 2cm Corian Quartz countertop in Novello, provides ample seating, storage, and task space, making it an ideal surface for serving, eating, meal prep, gathering, and entertaining. The client desired a long island with comfortable counter seating at one end for a family of five, including space for a baby’s high chair. High-end Bosch appliances and functional storage were also priorities. The dry bar on the opposite wall features additional storage and an Elica beverage refrigerator, framed by tall walnut larder cabinets on each end. The white larder cabinet doors pocket into the sides, revealing beautiful finished walnut interiors. Wall cabinets feature Decor’s integrated under-cabinet lighting, while puck lights illuminate the beverage center counter. This kitchen is bursting with integrated storage. Many deep drawers feature interior double drawers making smaller items more accessible. Decor’s spice drawer to the right of the range keeps spices organized, while divided tray storage on the left of the range keeps these taller items handy. While the design is inspired by the 1970’s, it exemplifies the best of the 2020’s, and the new space is open, bright, and functional for this family with young children.

This house west of Boston was originally designed in 1958 by the great New England modernist, Henry Hoover. He built his own modern home in Lincoln in 1937, the year before the German émigré Walter Gropius built his own world famous house only a few miles away. By the time this 1958 house was built, Hoover had matured as an architect; sensitively adapting the house to the land and incorporating the clients wish to recreate the indoor-outdoor vibe of their previous home in Hawaii. The house is beautifully nestled into its site. The slope of the roof perfectly matches the natural slope of the land. The levels of the house delicately step down the hill avoiding the granite ledge below. The entry stairs also follow the natural grade to an entry hall that is on a mid level between the upper main public rooms and bedrooms below. The living spaces feature a south- facing shed roof that brings the sun deep in to the home. Collaborating closely with the homeowner and general contractor, we freshened up the house by adding radiant heat under the new purple/green natural cleft slate floor. The original interior and exterior Douglas fir walls were stripped and refinished. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Beverly Hanks and Associates
Inspiration for a contemporary galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped bamboo floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Mid-sized minimalist u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional travertine floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

This turn-of-the-century kitchen has a vintage sensibility. Flat center panels, optional vertical batten doors, and intricate corbels create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Martha Stewart Living Ox Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Ocean Floor. Martha Stewart Living Corian countertop in Sea Salt. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Polished Nickel. All available exclusively at The Home Depot.

Updated kitchen with walnut shaker cabinetry, a working island with seating and a ton of natural light. Photos by Chris Veith
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Keep your kitchen light and airy with light grey cabinets and marble laminate countertop for interesting texture.
Transitional single-wall open concept kitchen photo in Charlotte with beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, laminate countertops and gray cabinets

Door Styles: Metropolis Door in Silver Elm Vertical and South Beach Door in Powder Photographer: The ShadowLight Group
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, metallic backsplash, mirror backsplash, solid surface countertops and an undermount sink

Mid-century modern kitchen photo in Seattle

Christopher Davison, AIA
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Grey paint and glazed finish on cabinets with accessories galore! Old sink window now overlooks a sun room addition on back of home. Stainless steel appliances and black, speckled granite counters complete the look. Photos by Studio316 Photography

Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island