Kitchen

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

The kitchen island is multi-purposed with seating for socializing, storage, and a microwave oven shelf. An integrated panelized refrigerator gives this kitchen a tailored look.

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Wine refrigerators, Coffee bar, and storage in the kitchen
Inspiration for a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Villa with Granite benchtop - Stainless steel - Linen finish benchtop to eitherside of oven and into pantry Coffee Station, Onbench corner pantry, HWA doors on main pantry by Hafele, Pressed metal splashback , Wrought Iron Feature

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and green benchtop.

Photography: Augie Salbosa Kitchen remodel Sub-Zero / Wolf appliances Butcher countertop Studio Becker Cabinetry Cork flooring Ice Stone countertop Glass backsplash

Stunning Pluck Kitchen in soft green with marble worktops and feature lighting.
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Refresh of a modern eco-friendly kitchen that is perfectly-fitted to a mid-century modern home in Sausalito, California.
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

In 2019, Interior designer Alexandra Brown approached Matter to design and make cabinetry for this penthouse apartment. The brief was to create a rich and opulent space, featuring a favoured smoked oak veneer. We looked to the Art Deco inspired features of the building and referenced its curved corners and newly installed aged brass detailing in our design. We combined the smoked oak veneer with cambia ash cladding in the kitchen and bar areas to complement the green and brown quartzite stone surfaces chosen by Alex perfectly. We then designed custom brass handles, shelving and a large-framed mirror as a centrepiece for the bar, all crafted impeccably by our friends at JN Custom Metal. Functionality and sustainability were the focus of our design, with hard-wearing charcoal Abet Laminati drawers and door fronts in the kitchen with custom J pull handles, Grass Nova ProScala drawers and Osmo oiled veneer that can be easily reconditioned over time. Photography by Pablo Veiga

Gail Owens
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and green benchtop.

Ikea cabinets and "Surf Green" granite countertops Flooring is Brooklyn Reserve by Raskin Acrylx Z line island mount range hood
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Richmond with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and green benchtop.

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Peter Giles Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and green benchtop.

Cuisine noire avec crédence et plan de travail de style marbre vert. Ambiance chic et éclectique.
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and green benchtop.

Cuisine noire avec crédence et plan de travail de style marbre vert. Ambiance chic et éclectique.
This is an example of an eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and green benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.