Open concept kitchen and dining; we removed two columns and opened up the connection between the two spaces creating a more cohesive environment and marrying traditional details with more modern ideas.

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Inspiration for a huge rustic u-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Memories TTL/Wing Wong
Kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped slate floor kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and green backsplash

All photos depict a custom kitchen remodel from the studs to the finest color choice details. This project was completed by Melanie King Designs, The Woodlands, Tx

kitchenCRATE Matthews Court | Escalon, CA | Granite: Arizona Tile Monte Cristo | Backsplash: Daltile Semi-Gloss 6X8 Tiles | Accent: Bedrosians Manhattan Cashmere Glass Tiles | Cabinets: Kelly-Moore Lodgepole Pines | Sink: Kohler Whitehaven in Biscuit | Faucet: Kohler Simplice in Vibrant Stainless | Floor Tile: Bedrosians Autumn Gold Slate Versailles Pattern

Mel Carll
Large transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Vincent Ivicevic
Trendy l-shaped slate floor kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This boldly space features a stunning mix of materials and graphic details for a vibrant but comfortable environment. This kitchen is sleek and lively. White gloss cabinets span the room’s perimeter while the white island and wood armoire create contrast and warmth.

The green tones of this kitchen give a modern twist to this traditional home. Beaded board coffered ceiling delineates the kitchen space in this open floor plan. Two-level island in the center offers work area in the kitchen side and a buffet-style cabinet in the dining-room side.

Hinsdale, IL kitchen renovation by Charles Vincent George Architects
Inspiration for a transitional slate floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Example of a trendy galley slate floor and green floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.

Mike Irby
Inspiration for a small rustic u-shaped slate floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood countertops, white appliances and no island

Example of a small classic l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen design in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, paneled appliances and a peninsula

An emphasis on natural materials in a historic bungalow situates this kitchen firmly in a Craftsman tradition, while modern details keep it open and functional for an active family. Fully inset Shaker-style cabinetry with hand-carved furniture-style toe kicks gives a sense of serenity and timelessness. White subway tile by Allen + Roth is dressed up by a marble chevron detail by the same designers. The custom cabinetry features a broom closet, recycling bins, a baking station, and open platter storage. Garrett Buell

Enclosed kitchen - small contemporary galley slate floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This project's final result exceeded even our vision for the space! This kitchen is part of a stunning traditional log home in Evergreen, CO. The original kitchen had some unique touches, but was dated and not a true reflection of our client. The existing kitchen felt dark despite an amazing amount of natural light, and the colors and textures of the cabinetry felt heavy and expired. The client wanted to keep with the traditional rustic aesthetic that is present throughout the rest of the home, but wanted a much brighter space and slightly more elegant appeal. Our scope included upgrades to just about everything: new semi-custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new paint, new light fixtures, new backsplash tile, and even a custom flue over the range. We kept the original flooring in tact, retained the original copper range hood, and maintained the same layout while optimizing light and function. The space is made brighter by a light cream primary cabinetry color, and additional feature lighting everywhere including in cabinets, under cabinets, and in toe kicks. The new kitchen island is made of knotty alder cabinetry and topped by Cambria quartz in Oakmoor. The dining table shares this same style of quartz and is surrounded by custom upholstered benches in Kravet's Cowhide suede. We introduced a new dramatic antler chandelier at the end of the island as well as Restoration Hardware accent lighting over the dining area and sconce lighting over the sink area open shelves. We utilized composite sinks in both the primary and bar locations, and accented these with farmhouse style bronze faucets. Stacked stone covers the backsplash, and a handmade elk mosaic adorns the space above the range for a custom look that is hard to ignore. We finished the space with a light copper paint color to add extra warmth and finished cabinetry with rustic bronze hardware. This project is breathtaking and we are so thrilled our client can enjoy this kitchen for many years to come!