Scot Zimmerman
Example of a mid-sized cottage single-wall brick floor and red floor kitchen design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black countertops

Connie Anderson Photography
Example of a large classic brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen design in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and black countertops

Small kitchen big on storage and luxury finishes. When you’re limited on increasing a small kitchen’s footprint, it’s time to get creative. By lightening the space with bright, neutral colors and removing upper cabinetry — replacing them with open shelves — we created an open, bistro-inspired kitchen packed with prep space.

Photographer: Jeffrey Kilmer
Example of a mid-sized transitional galley brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, an island, black countertops, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

Washington DC Wardman Refined Industrial Kitchen Design by #MeghanBrowne4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

The backsplash was another “small” but significant change that we made to this kitchen design. Before it was quite dark, heavy and well… ugly. We decided to swap it out with something fresh and light. Loving all of the zellige tiles out there right now, we selected something from Lowes with a similar vibe; a subway tile with variations of light-grays.

Brad Haines knows a thing or two about building things. The intensely creative and innovative founder of Oklahoma City-based Haines Capital is the driving force behind numerous successful companies including Bank 7 (NASDAQ BSVN), which proudly reported record year-end earnings since going public in September of last year. He has beautifully built, renovated, and personally thumb printed all of his commercial spaces and residences. “Our theory is to keep things sophisticated but comfortable,” Brad says. That’s the exact approach he took in his personal haven in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Painstakingly renovated over the span of two years by Candeleria Foster Design-Build of Oklahoma City, his home boasts museum-white, authentic Venetian plaster walls and ceilings; charcoal tiled flooring; imported marble in the master bath; and a pretty kitchen you’ll want to emulate. Reminiscent of an edgy luxury hotel, it is a vibe conjured by Cantoni designer Nicole George. “The new remodel plan was all about opening up the space and layering monochromatic color with lots of texture,” says Nicole, who collaborated with Brad on two previous projects. “The color palette is minimal, with charcoal, bone, amber, stone, linen and leather.” “Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated Nicole helped oversee space planning and selection of interior finishes, lighting, furnishings and fine art for the entire 7,000-square-foot home. It is now decked top-to-bottom in pieces sourced from Cantoni, beginning with the custom-ordered console at entry and a pair of Glacier Suspension fixtures over the stairwell. “Every angle in the house is the result of a critical thought process,” Nicole says. “We wanted to make sure each room would be purposeful.” To that end, “we reintroduced the ‘parlor,’ and also redefined the formal dining area as a bar and drink lounge with enough space for 10 guests to comfortably dine,” Nicole says. Brad’s parlor holds the Swing sectional customized in a silky, soft-hand charcoal leather crafted by prominent Italian leather furnishings company Gamma. Nicole paired it with the Kate swivel chair customized in a light grey leather, the sleek DK writing desk, and the Black & More bar cabinet by Malerba. “Nicole has a special design talent and adapts quickly to what we expect and like,” Brad says. To create the restaurant-worthy dining space, Nicole brought in a black-satin glass and marble-topped dining table and mohair-velvet chairs, all by Italian maker Gallotti & Radice. Guests can take a post-dinner respite on the adjoining room’s Aston sectional by Gamma. In the formal living room, Nicole paired Cantoni’s Fashion Affair club chairs with the Black & More cocktail table, and sofas sourced from Désirée, an Italian furniture upholstery company that creates cutting-edge yet comfortable pieces. The color-coordinating kitchen and breakfast area, meanwhile, hold a set of Guapa counter stools in ash grey leather, and the Ray dining table with light-grey leather Cattelan Italia chairs. The expansive loggia also is ideal for entertaining and lounging with the Versa grand sectional, the Ido cocktail table in grey aged walnut and Dolly chairs customized in black nubuck leather. Nicole made most of the design decisions, but, “she took my suggestions seriously and then put me in my place,” Brad says. She had the master bedroom’s Marlon bed by Gamma customized in a remarkably soft black leather with a matching stitch and paired it with onyx gloss Black & More nightstands. “The furnishings absolutely complement the style,” Brad says. “They are high-quality and have a modern flair, but at the end of the day, are still comfortable and user-friendly.” The end result is a home Brad not only enjoys, but one that Nicole also finds exceptional. “I honestly love every part of this house,” Nicole says. “Working with Brad is always an adventure but a privilege that I take very seriously, from the beginning of the design process to installation.”

Example of a large beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and vaulted ceiling kitchen design in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Full Wall of Cabinetry with Beadboard Backsplash & Floating Shelves
Inspiration for a small french country u-shaped slate floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, white appliances, no island and black countertops

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped brown floor, medium tone wood floor and tray ceiling kitchen pantry remodel in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black countertops, a farmhouse sink and subway tile backsplash

Open architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The kitchen has a bold hexagon tile backsplash and floating shelves with a vintage feel.

The free standing island keeps the floor open creating an expansive look.
Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Example of a small urban single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Two-tone gray and black cabinets create visual interest and make a small kitchen seem more spacious. The fog gray wall cabinets and black base cabinets accentuate the existing black granite countertop and white subway tile backsplash. This Two-Tone Kitchen with Fog Gray Wall Cabinets and Black Base Cabinets in Woodbridge, VA was Refaced by Kitchen Saver. See the Full Gallery of Pics on our site at: https://bit.ly/3HxAr3p

Kitchen - coastal light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops