Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized elegant u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Contemporary kitchen table and chairs for morning coffee and paper with a view. Andrew Sherman Photography
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Pinnacle Mountain Homes
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This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

David O. Marlow Photography
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Transitional dining room photo in New York with blue walls

Custom banquette with upholstered panels Alyssa Lee Photography
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©Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
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Reclaimed beams and vaulted ceilings with finish carpentry details including v-groove and board and batten add character to this dining area, while the wide plank pine flooring hints at the house's historic origin. Mimi sits at her favorite seat on the custom-made banquette, where she has a better view of whats cooking in the kitchen!

Joshua Johnstone
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A built-in dining alcove has both visual and physical access to the kitchen and family room.
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