Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry in Old Sage Green finish.
Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

F. John LaBarba
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Saturated green cabinets and brass accents give warmth, charm, and some traditional vibes to this updated kitchen. Countertops are grey quartz and honed black granite.

Kyle Hixon, Precision Cabinets & Trim
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations are typically so fruitful and this one was no different. The homeowners started by hiring an architect to develop a vision and plan for transforming their very traditional brick home into a contemporary family home full of modern updates. The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn was hired to provide kitchen design expertise and to bring the vision to life. The bamboo cabinetry and white Ceasarstone countertops provide contrast that pops while the white oak floors and limestone tile bring warmth to the space. A large island houses a Galley Sink which provides a multi-functional work surface fantastic for summer entertaining. And speaking of summer entertaining, a new Nana Wall system — a large glass wall system that creates a large exterior opening and can literally be opened and closed with one finger – brings the outdoor in and creates a very unique flavor to the space. Matching bamboo cabinetry and panels were also installed in the adjoining family room, along with aluminum doors with frosted glass and a repeat of the limestone at the newly designed fireplace. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

New construction coastal kitchen in Bedford, MA Brand: Kitchen - Brookhaven, Bathroom - Wood-Mode Door Style: Kitchen - Presidio Recessed, Bathroom - Barcelona Finish: Kitchen - Antique White, Bathroom - Sienna Countertop: Caesar Stone "Coastal Gray Hardware: Kitchen - Polished Nickel, Bathroom - Brushed Nickel Designer: Rich Dupre Photos: Baumgart Creative Media

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.

Scott Hargis
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Traditional Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

This is an example of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

As kitchens grew larger throughout the 20th century to accommodate new inventions such as automatic washing machines, and smaller rooms like sculleries and larders were incorporated into the kitchen itself, a greater emphasis on utility and function ensued. In the post-war world the urge for a bright new future also made the most of new materials like plastic laminates which changed the face of kitchens in Europe for years to come. We wanted to reverse this trend and introduce a warmer and more liveable kitchen designed around our lifestyles. Bastide was born from this demand for beauty with utility; combining form and function with a continental twist. Capturing the simplicity and charm of a country kitchen, Bastide is timeless, robust and built for a lifetime at the heart of your home, by applying heritage ideas to modern culture.

The kitchen & living room swapped spaces during the renovation & the fireplace was entirely removed in the interest of maximizing floor space. The reconfiguration gave the kitchen much needed breathing room & also accommodated a cozy dining nook. In the renovated family room, a new gas fireplace is flanked by built in bookcases that maximize functional storage and modern style.

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Rickie Agapito AOFOTOS.com
Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.