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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jean Allsopp
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Inspiration for a traditional open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and black benchtop.

John Cornegge http://thinkorangemedia.com/
Design ideas for an arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback and black appliances.

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Written by Mary Kate Hogan for Westchester Home Magazine. "The Goal: The family that cooks together has the most fun — especially when their kitchen is equipped with four ovens and tons of workspace. After a first-floor renovation of a home for a couple with four grown children, the new kitchen features high-tech appliances purchased through Royal Green and a custom island with a connected table to seat family, friends, and cooking spectators. An old dining room was eliminated, and the whole area was transformed into one open, L-shaped space with a bar and family room. “They wanted to expand the kitchen and have more of an entertaining room for their family gatherings,” says designer Danielle Florie. She designed the kitchen so that two or three people can work at the same time, with a full sink in the island that’s big enough for cleaning vegetables or washing pots and pans. Key Features: Well-Stocked Bar: The bar area adjacent to the kitchen doubles as a coffee center. Topped with a leathered brown marble, the bar houses the coffee maker as well as a wine refrigerator, beverage fridge, and built-in ice maker. Upholstered swivel chairs encourage people to gather and stay awhile. Finishing Touches: Counters around the kitchen and the island are covered with a Cambria quartz that has the light, airy look the homeowners wanted and resists stains and scratches. A geometric marble tile backsplash is an eye-catching decorative element. Into the Wood: The larger table in the kitchen was handmade for the family and matches the island base. On the floor, wood planks with a warm gray tone run diagonally for added interest." Bilotta Designer: Danielle Florie Photographer: Phillip Ennis

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Photography by Melissa M Mills, Designer by Terri Sears
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, light hardwood floors and with island.

In this after photo, a counter depth refrigerator is located where the range once was, with a full length pantry. The counter on the right is convenient to land food in and out of the refrigerator. All the lower cabinets are drawers. Designer Julia Kleyman specified hardware on the large drawers be mounted at the top to avoid unnecessary bending. The old phone was kept for convenience. The original door was cut in half and retrofitted to act like a gate to confine a dog from the rest of the house.

Walls and cabinets are Sherwin-Williams Anew, pendants are Visual Comfort, counters are marble, faucets are Kohler, hood is Vent-A-Hood, stools are Kartell, table is Design Within Reach, chairs are Lee Inds.

Design ideas for a mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and marble splashback.

Photography by Ken Wyner 2101 Connecticut Avenue (c.1928), an 8-story brick and limestone Beaux Arts style building with spacious apartments, is said to have been “the finest apartment house to appear in Washington between the two World Wars.” (James M. Goode, Best Addresses, 1988.) As advertised for rent in 1928, the apartments were designed “to incorporate many details that would aid the residents in establishing a home atmosphere, one possessing charm and dignity usually found only in a private house… the character and tenancy (being) assured through careful selection of guests.” Home to Senators, Ambassadors, a Vice President and a Supreme Court Justice as well as numerous Washington socialites, the building still stands as one of the undisputed “best addresses” in Washington, DC.) So well laid-out was this gracious 3,000 sf apartment that the basic floor plan remains unchanged from the original architect’s 1927 design. The organizing feature was, and continues to be, the grand “gallery” space in the center of the unit. Every room in the apartment can be accessed via the gallery, thus preserving it as the centerpiece of the “charm and dignity” which the original design intended. Programmatic modifications consisted of the addition of a small powder room off of the foyer, and the conversion of a corner “sun room” into a room for meditation and study. The apartment received a thorough updating of all systems, services and finishes, including a new kitchen and new bathrooms, several new built-in cabinetry units, and the consolidation of numerous small closets and passageways into more accessible and efficient storage spaces.

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

Photos by Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with beige cabinets, beige splashback, with island, beige floor, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Tom Harper Photography A fantastic blend of transitional and contemporary design, this Artcraft kitchen features recessed panel doors and drawers in “Canvas Tan” satin paint and flush doors and drawers in “Pebblewood” stain on Rift White Oak. Appliances are by Sub-Zero and Wolf and all the appliances feature a recessed installation so they are flush with the cabinet faces. The counter tops are Cambria “Windemere”.