This remodel required a plan to maintain its original character and charm while updating and modernizing the kitchen. These original custom cabinets on top of the brick backsplash brought so much character to the kitchen, the client did not want to see them go. Revitalized with fresh paint and new hardware, these cabinets received a subtle yet fresh facelift. The peninsula was updated with industrial legs and laminate countertops that match the rest of the kitchen. With the distressed wood floors bringing it all together, this small remodel brought about a big change.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Riverside Construction started by removing the bulkhead and pony wall to create a functional U- Shape kitchen and relocating the sink below the window. Next, they replaced the dated cabinets with shaker-style Wellborn Select Series cabinetry in Hancock MDF. These fresh, modern upper and lower cabinets were finished in two colors, Willow and Glacier. Visual interest was added to the kitchen by designing glass cabinet doors on either side of the sink. New Carrara Mist Quartz countertops and a glass ceramic tile backsplash installed in a brick lay pattern completed the look. Other highlights included luxury vinyl Andover Bayhill Blonde plank flooring for easy cleaning, under cabinet lighting, and a semi-flush drum lighting fixture by Livex Lighting.

Ronan Melia
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Full kitchen remodel and new luxury vinyl tile. This homes original kitchen needed a personality and we gave it one. Echelon Cabinetry in the Bedford door style in maple wood with a nutmeg stained finish make the new kitchen warm and inviting. Getting rid of the original kitchens dry walled soffits and doing cabinetry and trims to the ceiling added storage and a more appealing look. The granite countertops and tile backsplash work together nicely with the new vinyl tile floors. Vinyl tiles can be grouted and look just like real tile with all the durability but are softer and warmer on the feet. The new vinyl floorings are really something you should definitely check them out if you are considering new flooring for a kitchen or bath remodel.

The perimeter cabinets are decorated with two-toned crown molding and a antiqued finish. The countertop is bright and has a great amount of working space. The bead board backsplash is a beautiful touch. The accent island adds warmth and a splash of color.

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Andrew Pitzer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Aged Red Oak cabinets accented by a gray island.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Inspiration for a small l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, yellow floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

CABINETS, RED OAK WITH AUTUMN STAIN, SQUARE FLAT PANEL DOOR STYLE WITH SLAB DRAWER FRONTS 100 EDGE, FULL OVERLY. SOLID WOOD DOVETAILED MANNINGTON ADURA ATHENA CAMEO LOCKSOLID AT244S 16X16 GRANITE VENETIAN GOLD LIGHT COUNTER TOPS, ROUND OVER EDGE STYLE, NO BACKSPLASH. INCLUDES INSTALLATION. BACKSPLASH TILE: BOARDWALK GR #AJ4Z 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" & GLASS 5/8" X MULTI NEW YORK CITY MOSAIC

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Beautiful Maucabus Fantasy Granite Island and kitchen countertop. The blue, grey and off white hues match well with the farmhouse style decor of the home.

Hallmark Floors Courtier Kaiser, Oak Premium Vinyl Flooring is 7" wide and was created to replicate contemporary hardwood floors. The innovative process provides the most natural wood visuals and textures – you won’t believe it isn’t real wood. The depth of color in this diverse collection is unlike any other vinyl flooring product, but it’s still completely waterproof, durable, easy to clean, FloorScore Certified and made using 100% pure virgin vinyl. Courtier PVP is the most elegant and dependable wood alternative. Courtier has a 20 mil wear layer is 100% waterproof and is built with Purcore Ultra. The EZ Loc installation system makes it easy to install and provides higher locking integrity. The higher density of the floor provides greater comfort for feet and spine. Courtier is healthy and certified, contains no formaldehyde, has neutral VOC and Micro Nanocontrol technology effectively kills micro organisms.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Beautiful details make this space - a sand-toned splashback tile is the perfect colour for this beach-side kitchen.
This is an example of a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sunshine Coast with quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and vinyl floors.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

WE ARE USING MORE AND MORE BLANCO SILGRANIT SINKS OVER STAINLESS STEEL.....THEY COME IN ALL DIFFERENT SIZES, CONFIGURATIONS AND COLORS.....ALONG WITH THAT, THEY ARE FAR MORE SCRATCH RESISTANT THAN STAINLESS.....YOU'LL SEE MANY SILGRANIT SINKS IN OUR KITCHENS HERE ON HOUZZ.