Kasia Fiszer
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, a drop-in sink and louvered cabinets.

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with louvered cabinets and with island.

The clients wanted a “solid, old-world feel”, like an old Mexican hacienda, small yet energy-efficient. They wanted a house that was warm and comfortable, with monastic simplicity; the sense of a house as a haven, a retreat. The project’s design origins come from a combination of the traditional Mexican hacienda and the regional Northern New Mexican style. Room proportions, sizes and volume were determined by assessing traditional homes of this character. This was combined with a more contemporary geometric clarity of rooms and their interrelationship. The overall intent was to achieve what Mario Botta called “A newness of the old and an archaeology of the new…a sense both of historic continuity and of present day innovation”.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

This kitchen was fabricated by Lapptops and the cabinets were done by King's Woodwork! http://lapptops.net/ This kitchen features Calacatta marble with a polished finish on the island. The surrounding countertops are absolute black granite with a honed finish. This kitchen is so clean and bright! Search "calacatta" or "black", see variations of this marble & granite, or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material. Understanding Marble: Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface. Be prepared to see some scratches. Marble is a softer stone. However, marble is still so beautiful with the scratches! If you’ve ever gone to Italy, you can see the beautiful marble on floors and many restaurants. It’s a classic lasting look. Even with scratches. If you don't mind the extra work, they are a beautiful addition. Marble has a multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles. If you're a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you'll probably want to skip this one. It's cost-effective, depending on the type of marble you buy. Carrara marble (a grayer version with softer veins from Carrara, Italy) is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market, mainly because it's readily available. Calacatta marble, which offers a whiter surface and more dramatic veining, and the price tag goes up. Marble is heat-resistant — which is great — but you still need to be careful. Marble is heat resistant. Despite its ability to withstand high temps, you never want to place a piping hot pot on for risk of discoloring or burning the surface. We recommend always using a pot holder anyways. We don’t want to dissuade you from using marble. In fact, I personally have a marble island in my kitchen. Stone Action solely wants you to be informed so that you’re choosing the right material for your project. We hope you personally come check out our marble or other stone selection! See more marble or other types of Stone Action’s stone selection: http://www.stoneaction.com

Colour Blanco (White) Negro (Black) Metal Tobacco (Light Brown/Grey) Rojo (Red) Cobalto (Blue) Verde (Blue/Green) Cream Victoriana Green Minx (Brown) Amarillo (Mustard Yellow) Marron (Deep Red) Size 75 x 150 mm Code 25000 – Antic Series Finish Glazed Ceramic / Handmade / Gloss Recommended Usage Internal wall applications only View more of the range here : http://www.designtiles.com.au/product/antic-series/

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

cuisine bleu Houdan, évier a l'ancienne, évier céramique, Ivry Sur Seine
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and white floor.

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

One of the most striking features of the home is the kitchen. From the original period-style wallpaper to the linoleum floors, every detail was intended to transport visitors to the the post-war era. The kitchen, including appliances, electrical outlets, and plumbing, is entirely up to code, but that is the only thing that is modern about this kitchen. Photos by Aleksandr Akinshev

Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Design ideas for a small mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, concrete floors, no island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The homeowners wanted designer Juli to bring their mid century home kitchen into the next century.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Denver with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Legend Interiors worked with the professionals at Vision Investment Group to provide these homeowners with a unique full kitchen and bath renovation, complete with transitional cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and sleek granite countertops.

The clean, bright look of this kitchen project in Poughkeepsie catches the eye as soon as you enter. Choosing white cabinets and a lighter-color granite countertop adds to the spacious feel. The backsplash is set off by attractive under-cabinet accent lights while the dark island anchors the functional feel of the kitchen.