Adrián Gregorutti
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Arlington, Virginia Transitional Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson

Stanley Jesudowich Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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 Contracting by Michael Pezzato of Lost Coast Construction Stone counters by Pyramid M.T.M.

This kitchen took many months to plan, because the owner/cook wanted so many specific things within the kitchen, and yet had so little space. The entire wall space available for cabinets was

Beth Singer Photographer, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

About the photo: The cabinets are Mastro Rosolino - our private line of cabinetry. The finish on the perimeter is paint and glazed, the bar and islands are walnut with a stain and glaze. The cabinet style is beaded inset. The hearth features one of our custom reclaimed tin hoods- only available through us. The countertops are Grey-Gold limestone, 2 1/2" thick. The backsplash is polished travertine, chiard, and honey onyx. The backsplash was done by Stratta in Wyckoff, NJ. The flooring is tumbled travertine. The appliances are: Sub-zero BI48S/O, Viking 60" dual fuel range, Viking dishwasher, Viking VMOC206 micro, Viking wine refrigerator, Marvel ice machine. Other info: the blue glasses in this photo came from Pier 1. All other pieces in this photo (i.e.: lights, chairs, etc) were purchased separately by the owner. Peter Rymwid (www.peterrymwid.com)

This section of the kitchen remodel features a 36" Viking Gas Range. Range hood is a custom French Curve hood with French cut valance front. Wall cabinets feature a custom French style mullion with antique glass inserts. Cabinet pulls are Schaub Corinthian style with Michelangelo Finish. The Wood is Rustic Alder in a full overlay door, raised panel with applied moulding. Finish is Sherwood Fruitwood with a Black Walnut glaze. Features custom cut French Style toe boards.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Aware of the financial investment clients put into their homes, I combine my business and design expertise while working with each client to understand their taste, enhance their style and create spaces they will enjoy for years to come. It’s been said that I have a “good” eye. I won’t discount that statement and I’d add I have an affinity to people, places and things that tell a story. My clients benefit from my passion and ability to turn their homes into finely curated spaces through the use of beautiful textiles, amazing lighting and furniture pieces that are as timeless as they are wonderfully unique. I enjoy the creative process and work with people who are building their dream homes, remodeling existing homes or desire a fresh take on a well lived-in space. I see the client–designer relationship as a partnership with a desire to deliver an end result that exceeds my client’s expectations. I approach each project with professionalism, unparalleled excitement and a commitment for designing homes that are as livable as they are beautiful.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

The wet bar has a beadboard backsplash, 24" Sub-Zero under cabinet wine cooler, round bar sink, LED task lighting and an icemaker. Photography: Lance Holloway

Ancient Surfaces Product: Arcane Limestone Phone: (212) 461-0245 email: sales@ancientsurfaces.com website: www.Asurfaces.com The Arcane Limestone pavers are old and reclaimed ancient pavers that have an unparalleled mystical beauty to them. They are salvaged from old homes and structures from across ancient cities in the Mediterranean Sea.

Project still in progress, with wall work to be completed. In this picture you can see the two trash pullouts. 24" three drawer unit to the right with a drawer head matching panel on the dishwasher at the very right bottom of the photo.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

The patina finished rolled copper backsplash has high impact against the all white IKEA kitchen Photography: Sean McBride
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, limestone benchtops, stone tile splashback, no island and beige floor.