Kitchen

We created a practical, L-shaped kitchen layout with an island bench integrated into the “golden triangle” that reduces steps between sink, stovetop and refrigerator for efficient use of space and ergonomics. Instead of a splashback, windows are slotted in between the kitchen benchtop and overhead cupboards to allow natural light to enter the generous kitchen space. Overhead cupboards have been stretched to ceiling height to maximise storage space. Timber screening was installed on the kitchen ceiling and wrapped down to form a bookshelf in the living area, then linked to the timber flooring. This creates a continuous flow and draws attention from the living area to establish an ambience of natural warmth, creating a minimalist and elegant kitchen. The island benchtop is covered with extra large format porcelain tiles in a 'Calacatta' profile which are have the look of marble but are scratch and stain resistant. The 'crisp white' finish applied on the overhead cupboards blends well into the 'natural oak' look over the lower cupboards to balance the neutral timber floor colour.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Inspiration for a small industrial u-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

It's great to have the look of a traditional cabinet but what makes a cabinet more useful is pull out drawers. This provide easier access and more functionality. We are using pull-outs almost exclusively in our cabinetry because of the easy of use.

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with marble benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Washington, DC Asian Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod Project Year: 2007 Country: United States Zip Code: 20008

Coastal contemporary finishes and furniture designed by Interior Designer and Realtor Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. #designingdreams
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Designer: Paul Dybdahl Photographer: Shanna Wolf Designer’s Note: One of the main project goals was to develop a kitchen space that complimented the homes quality while blending elements of the new kitchen space with the homes eclectic materials. Japanese Ash veneers were chosen for the main body of the kitchen for it's quite linear appeals. Quarter Sawn White Oak, in a natural finish, was chosen for the island to compliment the dark finished Quarter Sawn Oak floor that runs throughout this home. The west end of the island, under the Walnut top, is a metal finished wood. This was to speak to the metal wrapped fireplace on the west end of the space. A massive Walnut Log was sourced to create the 2.5" thick 72" long and 45" wide (at widest end) living edge top for an elevated seating area at the island. This was created from two pieces of solid Walnut, sliced and joined in a book-match configuration. The homeowner loves the new space!! Cabinets: Premier Custom-Built Countertops: Leathered Granite The Granite Shop of Madison Location: Vermont Township, Mt. Horeb, WI

The light wood finish beaded inset kitchen cabinets from Mouser set the tone for this bright transitional kitchen design in Cohasset. This is complemented by white upper cabinets, glass front cabinet panels with in cabinet lighting, and a custom hood in a matching color palette. The result is a bright open plan space that will be the center of attention in this home. The entire space offers ample storage and work space, including a handy appliance garage. The cabinetry is accented by honey bronze finish hardware from Top Knobs, and glass and metal pendant lights. The backsplash perfectly complements the color scheme with Best Tile Essenze Bianco for the main tile and a border in Pesaro stone glass mosaic tile. The bi-level kitchen island offers space to sit. A sleek Brizo Solna faucet pairs perfectly with the asymmetrical shaped undermount sink, and Thermador appliances complete the kitchen design.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

The builder we partnered with for this beauty original wanted to use his cabinet person (who builds and finishes on site) but the clients advocated for manufactured cabinets - and we agree with them! These homeowners were just wonderful to work with and wanted materials that were a little more "out of the box" than the standard "white kitchen" you see popping up everywhere today - and their dog, who came along to every meeting, agreed to something with longevity, and a good warranty! The cabinets are from WW Woods, their Eclipse (Frameless, Full Access) line in the Aspen door style - a shaker with a little detail. The perimeter kitchen and scullery cabinets are a Poplar wood with their Seagull stain finish, and the kitchen island is a Maple wood with their Soft White paint finish. The space itself was a little small, and they loved the cabinetry material, so we even paneled their built in refrigeration units to make the kitchen feel a little bigger. And the open shelving in the scullery acts as the perfect go-to pantry, without having to go through a ton of doors - it's just behind the hood wall!

Mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with light wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bethany Jarrell Photography White Oak, Flat Panel Cabinetry Galaxy Black Granite Epitome Quartz White Subway Tile Custom Cabinets
This is an example of a large scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Allison Cartwright
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Remy Haynes
Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and brown floor.