Design, Fabrication, Install and Photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Centra/Mouser Square Inset style. Coventry Doors/Drawers and select Slab top drawers. Semi-Custom Cabinetry, mouldings and hardware installed by MacLaren and adjusted onsite. Decorative Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander/Florence Group Cups and Knobs Backsplash: Handmade Subway Tile in Crackled Ice with Custom ledge and frame installed in Sea Pearl Quartzite Countertops: Sea Pearl Quartzite with a Half-Round-Over Edge Sink: Blanco Large Single Bowl in Metallic Gray Extras: Modified wooden hood frame, Custom Doggie Niche feature for dog platters and treats drawer, embellished with a custom Corian dog-bone pull.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

A modest budget doesn't have to mean dull. Interior and kitchen designer, Nancy Gracia incorporated some key details that make this charming cottage kitchen come to life. Exposed dovetails, hand glazed custom cabinetry and smart layout are just some of the custom features this space offers. Photography: Joe Kyle

A bright, beautiful kitchen with inset white cabinets and generous light and space. A large 48" Kohler Harborview sink with two sets of Rohl faucets make clean up and prep work a breeze. Open shelving accentuates the 10' ceilings. White Carrara marble countertops and crisp white subway tiles help keep the space light and bright. Four-inch oak floors have a dark, custom stain. Paneled appliances help keep a furniture feel in this formal but welcoming home.

San Diego kitchen remodel to update a 1980's Rancho Penasquitos home using bright white painted cabinets and fresh green quartz countertops. The brilliance of the glass mosaic backsplash pulls all of the elements together in this contemporary kitchen. Remodeled by: Miramar Kitchen & Bath, Desgined by: Deborah Wand, AKBD, CID, ASID

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and no island.

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Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

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Design ideas for a country kitchen in Los Angeles with yellow cabinets, beaded inset cabinets and blue splashback.

The owners of a charming home in the hills west of Paso Robles recently decided to remodel their not-so-charming kitchen. Referred to San Luis Kitchen by several of their friends, the homeowners visited our showroom and soon decided we were the best people to design a kitchen fitting the style of their home. We were delighted to get to work on the project right away. When we arrived at the house, we found a small, cramped and out-dated kitchen. The ceiling was low, the cabinets old fashioned and painted a stark dead white, and the best view in the house was neglected in a seldom-used breakfast nook (sequestered behind the kitchen peninsula). This kitchen was also handicapped by white tile counters with dark grout, odd-sized and cluttered cabinets, and small ‘desk’ tacked on to the side of the oven cabinet. Due to a marked lack of counter space & inadequate storage the homeowner had resorted to keeping her small appliances on a little cart parked in the corner and the garbage was just sitting by the wall in full view of everything! On the plus side, the kitchen opened into a nice dining room and had beautiful saltillo tile floors. Mrs. Homeowner loves to entertain and often hosts dinner parties for her friends. She enjoys visiting with her guests in the kitchen while putting the finishing touches on the evening’s meal. Sadly, her small kitchen really limited her interactions with her guests – she often felt left out of the mix at her own parties! This savvy homeowner dreamed big – a new kitchen that would accommodate multiple workstations, have space for guests to gather but not be in the way, and maybe a prettier transition from the kitchen to the dining (wine service area or hutch?) – while managing the remodel budget by reusing some of her major appliances and keeping (patching as needed) her existing floors. Responding to the homeowner’s stated wish list and the opportunities presented by the home's setting and existing architecture, the designers at San Luis Kitchen decided to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. This change allowed the work area to be reoriented to take advantage of the great view – we replaced the existing window and added another while moving the door to gain space. A second sink and set of refrigerator drawers (housing fresh fruits & veggies) were included for the convenience of this mainly vegetarian cook – her prep station. The clean-up area now boasts a farmhouse style single bowl sink – adding to the ‘cottage’ charm. We located a new gas cook-top between the two workstations for easy access from each. Also tucked in here is a pullout trash/recycle cabinet for convenience and additional drawers for storage. Running parallel to the work counter we added a long butcher-block island with easy-to-access open shelves for the avid cook and seating for friendly guests placed just right to take in the view. A counter-top garage is used to hide excess small appliances. Glass door cabinets and open shelves are now available to display the owners beautiful dishware. The microwave was placed inconspicuously on the end of the island facing the refrigerator – easy access for guests (and extraneous family members) to help themselves to drinks and snacks while staying out of the cook’s way. We also moved the pantry storage away from the dining room (putting it on the far wall and closer to the work triangle) and added a furniture-like hutch in its place allowing the more formal dining area to flow seamlessly into the up-beat work area of the kitchen. This space is now also home (opposite wall) to an under counter wine refrigerator, a liquor cabinet and pretty glass door wall cabinet for stemware storage – meeting Mr. Homeowner’s desire for a bar service area. And then the aesthetic: an old-world style country cottage theme. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm feel while still loving the look of white cabinetry. San Luis Kitchen melded country-casual knotty pine base cabinets with vintage hand-brushed creamy white wall cabinets to create the desired cottage look. We also added bead board and mullioned glass doors for charm, used an inset doorstyle on the cabinets for authenticity, and mixed stone and wood counters to create an eclectic nuance in the space. All in all, the happy homeowners now boast a charming county cottage kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining their guests while creating gourmet meals to feed them. Credits: Custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry Contracting by Michael Pezzato of Lost Coast Construction Stone counters by Pyramid M.T.M.

Photo Credit: Michael Partenio
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green cabinets.

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets.

Inspired by the old world; these clients had a specific idea in mind. Custom kitchen cabinets with beaded inset were specified and featured handmade glass knobs and handles with polished nickel accents. Counter tops were made from 2” thick white Carrera marble. A handmade fire clay sink apron front sink was chosen along with a polished nickel faucet further added to the period styling. The Butler’s Pantry was designed to include custom solid cherry inset cabinetry. Three step crown molding detail, Brazilian soap stone counter tops were featured to further compliment the clients’ style. To complement the casted bronze hardware used on the cabinetry, a handmade copper under mount sink was chosen. A timeless custom kitchen design.

Kitchen Remodels - Los Angeles & Orange Counties: Cabinet interior fittings help make this pantry the well-organized workhorse of the kitchen.
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

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Traditional kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, wood benchtops, a single-bowl sink and beaded inset cabinets.

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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Large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

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Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.