This kitchen is built out of 1/4 sawn rustic white oak and then it was wire brushed for a textured finish. I then stained the completed cabinets Storm Grey, and then applied a white glaze to enhance the grain and appearance of texture. The kitchen is an open design with 10′ ceilings with the uppers going all the way up. The top of the upper cabinets have glass doors and are backlit to add the the industrial feel. This kitchen features several nice custom organizers on each end of the front of the island with two hidden doors on the back of the island for storage. Kelly and Carla also had me build custom cabinets for the master bath to match the kitchen.

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

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Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Old California Mission Style home remodeled from funky 1970's cottage with no style. Now this looks like a real old world home that fits right into the Ojai, California landscape. Handmade custom sized terra cotta tiles throughout, with dark stain and wax makes for a worn, used and real live texture from long ago. Wrought iron Spanish lighting, new glass doors and wood windows to capture the light and bright valley sun. The owners are from India, so we incorporated Indian designs and antiques where possible. An outdoor shower, and an outdoor hallway are new additions, along with the olive tree, craned in over the new roof. A courtyard with Spanish style outdoor fireplace with Indian overtones border the exterior of the courtyard. Distressed, stained and glazed ceiling beams, handmade doors and cabinetry help give an old world feel.

Kraftmaid cabinetry in a "canvas" finish around the perimeter of the room and an island in "aged river rock" helped achieve both a bright and warm feeling. The ceramic tile backsplash in dove gray and polished quartz Countertops in Cambria-Berwyn with an ogee edge complete the space. Erin Little Photography

This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles and no island.

Dramatic tile and contrasting cabinet pulls, proved that this chic petite kitchen wasn’t afraid to have fun. The creative peninsula full of personality and functionality offers not only visual interest but a place to prepare meals, wash, and dine all in one. A bold patterned tile backsplash, rising to the role of the main focal point, does the double trick of punching up the white cabinets and making the ceiling feel even higher. New Appliances, double-duty accents, convenient open shelving and sleek lighting solutions, take full advantage of this kitchen layout. Fresh white upper cabinets, Deep brown lowers full of texture, a brilliant blue dining wall and lively tile fill this small kitchen with big style.

The French-inspired kitchen extends into the living room allowing for premium entertaining and living. The flat panel cabinets are handpainted and distressed giving a customized sense of elegance. The white marble countertops and expansive island allow for plenty of workspace while the island extends allowing for comfortable, custom upholstered bar seats to be tucked underneath. The carved corbels lifting the island and vent hood display exquisite baroque detail. The glass tiled backsplash seamlessly integrates into the countertop letting the detailed ironwork to be proudly displayed.

Showplace Wood Products: Rustic Alder, Pendleton Wide Shaker Style Doors in an International Plus Style. Finished with Nutmeg Stain/ matte finish. Over sanding of doors and drawer headers. Original plastic drawers removed and replaced with Wood Species: Rustic Alder Finish Choice: Nutmeg, Ebony Glaze, Oversanding. Sheen Level: Matte (10) Blum Soft Close Hinges on all cabinet doors Trim: Flat, Corner Molding, Toe Board Trim, Living room side; Peninsula Panels /finish Drawer Headers: Slab Crown Molding: Mission MCM– upper kitchen cabinets Dovetail Drawers 3/4” hardwood four-sided dovetail joinery with 1/4” fully-captive plywood bottom and clear catalyzed varnish finish with soft-close Blumotion full extension glides Under Sink Liner with re-build of interior of sink base. Learn more about Showplace: http://www.houzz.com/pro/showplacefinecabinetry/showplace-wood-products Mtn. Kitchens Staff Photo

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Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and with island.

A decidedly painterly palette of cabinet finishes from Dura Supreme Cabinetry pleases the most discerning of color connoisseurs. A painter’s palette could not be more abundantly appointed with the nearly limitless color selections available from Dura Supreme. The rich, hand-wiped stains and color saturated paints are beautiful on their own or enhanced with layers of glaze and hand-detailing to create an antiqued appearance. Many of Dura Supreme's glazed finishes reveal the soft brush strokes and subtle variations of the artisan (craftsman) that created the finish. And if you still can’t find the exact shade of your heart’s desire, Dura Supreme will create the perfect color just for you with our Custom Color-Match Program AND our Personal Paint Match Program. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Reclaimed French Terracotta tiles 6" square with antique oak pickets
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Beautifully handcrafted corner drawer base.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

The custom hood compliments the driftwood island finish and is enhanced with custom iron straps and over-sized bolts. The clients had been used to cooking on gas but are thrilled with their new GE Cafe induction cooktop. The cooktop is flanked by the 30" oven on the left and Advantium oven and warming drawer on the right. Installing these appliances undercounter freed up wall space for more cabinetry.

Owners of The Joshua Tree House, Sara and Rich Combs chose our Mini Star and Cross tiles in Tusk and Antique for their kitchen backsplash. Photo: Sara Combs

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood 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”.

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.