This is one of our favorite kitchen projects! We started by deleting two walls and a closet, followed by framing in the new eight foot window and walk-in pantry. We stretched the existing kitchen across the entire room, and built a huge nine foot island with a gas range and custom hood. New cabinets, appliances, elm flooring, custom woodwork, all finished off with a beautiful rustic white brick.

Leon Valley Kitchen Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

This kitchen was once half the size it is now and had dark panels throughout. By taking the space from the adjacent Utility Room and expanding towards the back yard, we were able to increase the size allowing for more storage, flow, and enjoyment. We also added on a new Utility Room behind that pocket door you see.

Bright and Bold Kitchen Design

Drury Design

The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans.

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Colorful & Cozy in Chappaqua NY

Amazing Spaces

This project incorporated the main floor of the home. The existing kitchen was narrow and dated, and closed off from the rest of the common spaces. The client’s wish list included opening up the space to combine the dining room and kitchen, create a more functional entry foyer, and update the dark sunporch to be more inviting. The concept resulted in swapping the kitchen and dining area, creating a perfect flow from the entry through to the sunporch. The new kitchen features blue-gray cabinets with polished white countertops and a white island with a dramatic Cielo Quartzite countertop. The soffit above features stained shiplap, helping to create the boundary of the kitchen. Custom window treatments and rattan chairs make the space feel casual and sophisticated.

Taheri Kitchen Design

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Glen Ridge Kitchen

User

Large u-shaped kitchen with three finishes. Dark green base cabinets with white tall/upper cabinets and black stained oak island. Appliances include built-in refrigerator, induction cooktop, and double oven with steam. Custom curved hood between windows. Hidden refrigerator drawers in pantry area for additional cold storage. Antique brass hardware and metal inserts in cabinets. Breakfast nook in window area and island with seating for 5.

Van Drunen Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

Kitchen - large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor, shiplap ceiling and tray ceiling kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, an island, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

This “Blue for You” kitchen is truly a cook’s kitchen with its 48” Wolf dual fuel range, steamer oven, ample 48” built-in refrigeration and drawer microwave. The 11-foot-high ceiling features a 12” lighted tray with crown molding. The 9’-6” high cabinetry, together with a 6” high crown finish neatly to the underside of the tray. The upper wall cabinets are 5-feet high x 13” deep, offering ample storage in this 324 square foot kitchen. The custom cabinetry painted the color of Benjamin Moore’s “Jamestown Blue” (HC-148) on the perimeter and “Hamilton Blue” (HC-191) on the island and Butler’s Pantry. The main sink is a cast iron Kohler farm sink, with a Kohler cast iron under mount prep sink in the (100” x 42”) island. While this kitchen features much storage with many cabinetry features, it’s complemented by the adjoining butler’s pantry that services the formal dining room. This room boasts 36 lineal feet of cabinetry with over 71 square feet of counter space. Not outdone by the kitchen, this pantry also features a farm sink, dishwasher, and under counter wine refrigeration.

Great Falls, VA

A Touch of Elegance Studio

This luxury kitchen with white cabinets and marble-look quartz is open with a light, airy feel.
Example of a huge transitional u-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern New Construction

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Example of a large trendy single-wall porcelain tile, gray floor and tray ceiling open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Monochromatic Palette in Redwood Shores

Mark Brand Architecture

For a couple of young web developers buying their first home in Redwood Shores, we were hired to do a complete interior remodel of a cookie cutter house originally built in 1996. The original finishes looked more like the 80s than the 90s, consisting of raised-panel oak cabinets, 12 x 12 yellow-beige floor tiles, tile counters and brown-beige wall to wall carpeting. The kitchen and bathrooms were utterly basic and the doors, fireplace and TV niche were also very dated. We selected all new finishes in tones of gray and silver per our clients’ tastes and created new layouts for the kitchen and bathrooms. We also designed a custom accent wall for their TV (very important for gamers) and track-mounted sliding 3-Form resin doors to separate their living room from their office. To animate the two story living space we customized a Mizu pendant light by Terzani and in the kitchen we selected an accent wall of seamless Caesarstone, Fuscia lights designed by Achille Castiglioni (one of our favorite modernist pendants) and designed a two-level island and a drop-down ceiling accent “cloud: to coordinate with the color of the accent wall. The master bath features a minimalist bathtub and floating vanity, an internally lit Electric Mirror and Porcelanosa tile.

Black White & Wood Modern Kitchen Elegant Dark Hue Warm Tone Designed By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Modern Luxury Black, White, and Wood Kitchen By Darash design in Hartford Road - Austin, Texas home renovation project - featuring Dark and, Warm hues coming from the beautiful wood in this kitchen find balance with sleek no-handle flat panel matte Black kitchen cabinets, White Marble countertop for contrast. Glossy and Highly Reflective glass cabinets perfect storage to display your pretty dish collection in the kitchen. With stainless steel kitchen panel wall stacked oven and a stainless steel 6-burner stovetop. This open concept kitchen design Black, White and Wood color scheme flows from the kitchen island with wooden bar stools to all through out the living room lit up by the perfectly placed windows and sliding doors overlooking the nature in the perimeter of this Modern house, and the center of the great room --the dining area where the beautiful modern contemporary chandelier is placed in a lovely manner.

On the Coast #42

Kitchens By Clay

Example of a beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Kitchen Warming Drawer

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The French Chateau kitchen features double islands, a brick ceiling, farm sink, wood floors, and pendant lighting. The white cabinets and marble countertops add to the French design. A brick tray ceiling adds architectural interest. The kitchen opens up to the Great Room and to the Dining Room.

700 Admiralty

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Trendy galley light wood floor, beige floor, tray ceiling and wood ceiling kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and gray countertops

Lakehouse for the Whole Family

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Large beach style l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling open concept kitchen photo in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Mequash

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor, shiplap ceiling and tray ceiling kitchen remodel in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped ceramic tile, white floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands, white countertops, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount sink, beige cabinets and beige backsplash

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling open concept kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

All Islands Tray Ceiling Kitchen Ideas

No room is quite as multifunctional as the kitchen. The hub of the home, this space has evolved from a strictly utilitarian unit into a versatile room to prepare food, entertain guests and share meals. If you’re looking to do a kitchen remodel, keep in mind that a successful kitchen design needs to blend functionality with personal prerequisites. Find thousands of kitchen ideas to help you come up with the perfect design for your space.

How do I determine my kitchen layout?

If you're starting a kitchen renovation, now is a great time to create exactly what you want. When it comes to layout, always optimize your space; focus on functionality and how your design can cater to the needs of you and your family. For tight spaces, a galley layout is a great kitchen remodeling option. Since horizontal space is limited, think vertical; stack counters and shelves high up on the walls, and try to find innovative storage containers and double-duty pieces. For larger layouts, try an L-shaped or U-shaped design with a big center island or peninsula. These shapes provide plenty of cabinet and countertop space, and you can add a bar-height counter to the island for an instant eat-in space. Reviewing kitchen pictures and photos is a great way to get a feel for different kitchen layouts and help you decide what you want. Another essential kitchen remodel essential to consider is the work triangle, which is a 70-year-old concept that is still highly utilized within the design world today. A simple idea that can save both time and energy, the work triangle connects the three main work areas: the sink, the stove and the refrigerator. As a general guideline, the distance between these areas should be no less than 4 feet and no larger than 9 feet. The sum of all three sides of the triangle should be between 13 feet and 26 feet. Given how highly effective this utilitarian design is, definitely take it into account when considering kitchen designs.

How can I add more kitchen storage?

Kitchen designs can be a complex undertaking given the sheer amount of items that the room usually contains. In order to store and organize all your cookware, bakeware and small appliances, you need cabinets, drawers and shelves to spare. To maximize your space, you can include cabinets in your island, purchase spice racks, install hanging pot racks, insert pullout storage and invest in a cart. You want to achieve clutter-free countertops, so also consider spaces you may never have before, such as corners or under the sink. You can also free up some space by storing infrequently used items outside of actual kitchens, like in storage rooms or basements.

Bear Brand

Concept Design, Inc.

In this expansive kitchen update we kept the limestone floors and replaced all the cabinet doors and drawers, lighting and hardware.
Example of a large transitional u-shaped limestone floor and tray ceiling kitchen pantry design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops