Incredible double island entertaining kitchen. Rustic douglas fir beams accident this open kitchen with a focal feature of a stone cooktop and steel backsplash.

This is a 1800's home located in the Downtown Historic District. The client desired to transform the existing 4 rooms, built of original plaster walls, into an open floor plan style kitchen, family room/den and powder room. The new space needed to be highly functional to accommodate this young family. Having a pool in the backyard, kids, dogs and a lot of future entertaining planned, porcelain tile plank flooring was used to cover the decaying original hardwood floors. The distressed wood-like flooring allowed for ease of maintenance, while still blending with the style of the house. Margaret Volney, Designer and Photographer

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Vintage modern-style kitchen inspired by the home owner's collection of Bauer-ware dishes that were inherited from her grandmother. A non-load bearing wall was removed between the kitchen and dining area to create additional counter and storage space, as well as a more open and modern aesthetic.

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Custom metal cabinets, concrete/recycled glass counters and pallet wood Photography by Lynn Donaldson
This is an example of a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Jim Roberts- Parade Home 2015 Dura Supreme Cabinetry: Door Style-Breckenridge Perimeter Cabinets- Antique White With Pewter Glaze Island Cabinets- Maple with Cashew Finish Whirlpool- Stainless Appliances Richelieu- Hardware Designer- Nikki Willis Builder- Jim Robert Interior Designer- Rebecca Marvin Tile Work- Wenke Flooring Design Photographer- Rebecca Spenelli

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mark Boislcair
Photo of an expansive country galley kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and distressed cabinets.

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Photo of a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

A pantry for a large country house project in cerused oak and sandstone. The divides are limestone and the worktop is in Santa Fiore sandstone.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in London with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback, limestone floors and no island.

Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with multiple islands, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and porcelain floors.

Custom crystal chandelier, handblown glass pendants, and white leather banquette round out this chic kitchen and dining area. Taylor Architectural Photography

The keeping room, adjacent to the kitchen, creates a cozy gathering place for reading with four leather Hancock and Moore club chairs gathered around a round vintage cocktail table. Pillows are done in fabrics to compliment the Persian rug and the custom wool plaid drapes with fabric from Ralph Lauren. Hand-forged drapery hardware blends effortlessly with the stained trim, tongue and groove ceiling, The room overlooks the scenic mountain view and the screened in porch complete with wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is splendid with knotty alder custom cabinets, handmade peeled bark legs were crafted to support the chiseled edge granite. A hammered copper farm sink compliments the custom copper range hood while the slate backsplash adds color. Barstools from Old Hickory, also with peeled bark frames are upholstered in a casual red and gold fabric back with brown leather seats. A vintage Persian runner is between the range and sink to effortlessly blend all the colors together. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].