Kitchen - transitional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and mosaic tile backsplash

Large urban l-shaped laminate floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

Photo: Vicki Bodine
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Halkin Mason Photography
Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Kitchen - coastal u-shaped kitchen idea in Charleston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Example of a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
Inspiration for a large coastal u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, an island, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances

JANE BEILES
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray backsplash

A modern kitchen with white slab front cabinets, chrome hardware and walnut flooring and accents. Industrial style globe pendant lights hang above the extra long island. Stainless steel and paneled appliances and open shelving to store dishes and other kitchenware. White subway tile and ceiling shiplap.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Evan White
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Benjamin Moore Super White cabinets, walls and ceiling waterfall edge island quartz counter tops Savoy house pendants Emtek satin brass hardware Thermador appliances - 30" Fridge and 30" Freezer columns, double oven, coffee maker and 2 dishwashers Custom hood with metallic paint applied banding and plaster texture Island legs in metallic paint with black feet white 4x12 subway tile smoke glass double sided fireplace mountain goat taxidermy Currey chandelier acrylic and brass counter stools Shaker style doors with Ovolo sticking raspberry runners oak floors in custom stain marble cheese trays Image by @Spacecrafting

This kitchen was designed for a client who has a passion for cooking and baking, and spends a lot of time there. The original kitchen had a wall at the end of the left cabinets, separating it from an unused music room. After demoing the wall, the kitchen was expanded into this space and the dining room was moved into the new open plan kitchen. Two small spaced windows were turned into a new double window above a wide farmhouse sink, flooding the kitchen with light. Simple, modern pendants over islands, plus recessed and under cabinet lighting provide ample lighting. 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. The second island is also multi-use - serving as a versatile work space as well. Additional unique features include lit upper cabinets, and (one of our favorites) to the right of the range wall, under drawers, is a built-in step stool that can be pulled out to assist with reaching higher shelves. This kitchen went through a remarkable transformation to become highly functional, bright, beautiful and perfect for our client!

Large elegant l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This space had the potential for greatness but was stuck in the 1980's era. We were able to transform and re-design this kitchen that now enables it to be called not just a "dream Kitchen", but also holds the award for "Best Kitchen in Westchester for 2016 by Westchester Home Magazine". Features in the kitchen are as follows: Inset cabinet construction, Maple Wood, Onyx finish, Raised Panel Door, sliding ladder, huge Island with seating, pull out drawers for big pots and baking pans, pullout storage under sink, mini bar, overhead television, builtin microwave in Island, massive stainless steel range and hood, Office area, Quartz counter top.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

Gordon Gregory
Example of a mid-sized mountain style galley slate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, metallic backsplash, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island