Example of a mid-sized beach style galley painted wood floor and blue floor open concept kitchen design in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, terra-cotta backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula and blue countertops

Example of a mid-sized southwest u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen design in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and blue countertops

Example of a large classic u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen pantry design in San Francisco with a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and blue countertops

Young urban chic, semi-custom kitchen design with an eclectic mix of boho, farmhouse and industrial features and accents! All prefab cabinets mindfully designed to look custom, custom plaster range hood, reclaimed wood floating shelves and accent trim on hood, hammered brass hardware and sconces, Moravian star pendant light, beveled subway tile, Fireclay farm sink, custom drop leaf service cart that doubles as an island table with industrial bar stools, custom wine bar and iron mirror, custom bifold iron and glass French doors and a Turkish rug.

Corner sink takes advantage of natural light and views, lots of storage and improved functionality.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, red backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and blue countertops

Everything about this traditional combination kitchen / dining area says fresh and modern. Crisp, pure white painted inset cabinetry from Plato Woodwork form the perfect foundation for walls of glass and bountiful light.

Inspiration for a mid-sized medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, paneled appliances, an island and blue countertops

Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and blue countertops

This spacious kitchen design in Yardley is a bright, open plan space bathed in natural light from the large windows, doors, and skylights. The white perimeter cabinets from Koch and Company are complemented by handmade subway tile and MSI Surfaces Calcatta Venice quartz countertop. The white color scheme is beautifully contrasted by blue island cabinetry with a bi-level countertop and barstool seating. The island also includes a Task Lighting angled power strip, a narrow wine refrigerator, and a white Blanco Siligranit apron front sink with a Riobel Edge faucet and chrome soap dispenser. The kitchen cabinets are accented by Top Knobs Lydia style pulls in chrome. Bosch stainless appliances feature throughout the kitchen, including a microwave drawer and a Bosch stainless chimney hood. Dark hardwood flooring from Meridian brings depth to the style. The natural lighting is complemented by pendant lights from Wage Lighting, undercabinet lighting, and upper glass front cabinets with in cabinet lighting.

This kitchen was very 1980s and the homeowners were ready for a change. As amateur chefs, they had a lot of requests and appliances to accommodate but we were up for the challenge. Taking the kitchen back down to the studs, we began to open up their kitchen while providing them plenty of storage to conceal their bulk storage and many small appliances. Replacing their existing refrigerator with a panel-ready column refrigerator and freezer, helped keep the sleek look of the cabinets without being disrupted by appliances. The vacuum sealer drawer is an integrated part as well, hidden by the matching cabinet drawer front. Even the beverage cooler has a door that matches the cabinetry of the island. The stainless, professional-grade gas range stands out amongst the white cabinets and its brass touches match the cabinet hardware, faucet, pot-filler, and veining through the quartzite. The show-stopper of this kitchen is this amazing book-matched quartzite with its deep blues and brass veining and this incredible sink that was created out of it as well, to continue the continuity of this kitchen. The enormous island is covered with the same stone but with the dark wood, it provides a dramatic flair. The mercury glass pendants, do not distract but complete the look. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

This state of the art kitchen has modernised features including a countertop downdraft extractor to keep a fresh cooking space, Siemens and Bosch mart appliances powered with Home Connect, and pop up sockets on the island to keep your kitchen wire-free.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   I am still sometimes shocked myself at how much of a difference a kitchen remodel can make in a space, you think I would know by now! This was one of those jobs. The small U-shaped room was a bit cramped, a bit dark and a bit dated. A neighboring sunroom/breakfast room addition was awkwardly used, and most of the time the couple hung out together at the small peninsula. The client wish list included a larger, lighter kitchen with an island that would seat 7 people. They have a large family and wanted to be able to gather and entertain in the space. Right outside is a lovely backyard and patio with a fireplace, so having easy access and flow to that area was also important. Our first move was to eliminate the wall between kitchen and breakfast room, which we anticipated would need a large beam and some structural maneuvering since it was the old exterior wall. However, what we didn’t anticipate was that the stucco exterior of the original home was layered over hollow clay tiles which was impossible to shore up in the typical manner. After much back and forth with our structural team, we were able to develop a plan to shore the wall and install a large steal & wood structural beam with minimal disruption to the original floor plan. That was important because we had already ordered everything customized to fit the plan. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief once that part was completed. Now we could move on to building the kitchen we had all been waiting for. Oh, and let’s not forget that this was all being done amidst COVID 2020. We covered the rough beam with cedar and stained it to coordinate with the floors. It’s actually one of my favorite elements in the space. The homeowners now have a big beautiful island that seats up to 7 people and has a wonderful flow to the outdoor space just like they wanted. The large island provides not only seating but also substantial prep area perfectly situated between the sink and cooktop. In addition to a built-in oven below the large gas cooktop, there is also a steam oven to the left of the sink. The steam oven is great for baking as well for heating daily meals without having to heat up the large oven. The other side of the room houses a substantial pantry, the refrigerator, a small bar area as well as a TV. The homeowner fell in love the with the Aqua quartzite that is on the island, so we married that with a custom mosaic in a similar tone behind the cooktop. Soft white cabinetry, Cambria quartz and Thassos marble subway tile complete the soft traditional look. Gold accents, wood wrapped beams and oak barstools add warmth the room. The little powder room was also included in the project. Some fun wallpaper, a vanity with a pop of color and pretty fixtures and accessories finish off this cute little space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Harrell Remodeling, designer, Gloria Carlson, and Kurt Overholt, as Lead Carpenter
Inspiration for a transitional enclosed kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored backsplash, colored appliances, an island and blue countertops

Inspiration for a large slate floor, gray floor and exposed beam enclosed kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and blue countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and blue countertops

New kitchen with custom cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Dover White" paint. Custom bronze and mica chandelier. Azurite granite counters, travertine floors and backsplash. Photographer, Brandon Pollock, CVHG magazine

A small flood prompted a dramatic kitchen update, extending the island, painting the existing cabinets, new granite countertops and tile backsplash. Photography by Brian Covington

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue countertops