Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Island Formica Laminate Countertop installed for Central City Lumber in rural North Dakota (Photos by Alison Sund)
他の地域にある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ラミネートカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Farmhouse sink and brass Bridge Faucet with side spray both from Vintage Tub & Bath. Vintage window sashes from Pasadena Architectural Salvage.
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、大理石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター、表し梁、塗装板張りの天井、三角天井) の写真

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

We removed a wall that was in between the living room and the kitchen and created a beautiful flow into this beautiful new kitchen with this dramatically beautiful and functional kitchen island...

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、アイランドなし、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター、三角天井) の写真

A rustic, brick-white-blue take on the farmhouse kitchen. Custom-cut brick backsplash, trendy blue island with a beautiful Cambria quartz countertop, and shaker cabinets combine with the dark hardwood floor and exposed beam to form a cozy and inviting ensemble.

A traditional kitchen with touches of the farmhouse and Mediterranean styles. We used cool, light tones adding pops of color and warmth with natural wood.

オレンジカウンティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Cramped kitchen be gone! That was the project motto and top priority. The goal was to transform the current layout from multiple smaller spaces into a connected whole that would activate the main level for our clients, a young family of four. The biggest obstacle was the wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room. Removing this wall was central to opening up and integrating the main living spaces, but the existing ductwork that ran right through the center of the wall posed a design challenge, er design opportunity. The resulting design solution features a central pantry that captures the ductwork and provides valuable storage- especially when compared to the original kitchen's 18" wide pantry cabinet. The pantry also anchors the kitchen island and serves as a visual separation of space between the kitchen and homework area. Through our design development process, we learned the formal living room was of no service to their lifestyle and therefore space they rarely spent time in. With that in mind, we proposed to eliminate the unused living room and make it the new dining room. Relocating the dining room to this space inherently felt right given the soaring ceiling and ample room for holiday dinners and celebrations. The new dining room was spacious enough for us to incorporate a conversational seating area in the warm, south-facing window alcove. Now what to do with the old dining room?! To answer that question we took inspiration from our clients' shared profession in education and developed a craft area/homework station for both of their boys. The semi-custom cabinetry of the desk area carries over to the adjacent wall and forms window bench base with storage that we topped with butcher block for a touch of warmth. While the boys are young, the bench drawers are the perfect place for a stash of toys close to the kitchen. The kitchen begins just beyond the window seat with their refrigerator enclosure. Opposite the refrigerator is the new pantry with twenty linear feet of shelving and space for brooms and a stick vacuum. Extending from the backside of the pantry the kitchen island design incorporates counter seating on the family room side and a cabinetry configuration on the kitchen side with drawer storage, a trashcan center, farmhouse sink, and dishwasher. We took careful time in design and execution to align the range and sink because while it might seem like a small detail, it plays an important role in supporting the symmetrical configuration of the back wall of the kitchen. The rear wall design utilizes an appliance garage mirrors the visual impact of the refrigerator enclosure and helps keep the now open kitchen tidy. Between the appliance garage and refrigerator enclosure is the cooking zone with 30" of cabinetry and work surface on either side of the range, a chimney style vent hood, and a bold graphic tile backsplash. The backsplash is just one of many personal touches we added to the space to reflect our client's modern eclectic style and love of color. Swooping lines of the mid-mod style barstools compliment the pendants and backsplash pattern. A pop of vibrant green on the frame of the pantry door adds a fresh wash of color to an otherwise neutral space. The big show stopper is the custom charcoal gray and copper chevron wall installation in the dining room. This was an idea our clients softly suggested, and we excitedly embraced the opportunity. It is also a kickass solution to the head-scratching design dilemma of how to fill a large and lofty wall. We are so grateful to bring this design to life for our clients and now dear friends.

We love this hidden coffee bar. Pocket doors conceal the coffee maker and microwave. Previously this was a double oven space. Photos by Brian Covington

Transitional white kitchen with quartz counter-tops and polished nickel fixtures. Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel
シカゴにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ボストンにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、茶色い床) の写真

David Cannon
アトランタにある高級なビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、窓) の写真

アトランタにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、ベージュの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

フェニックスにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

デンバーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなアイランドキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Designer Elena Eskandari http://www.houzz.com/pro/eeskandari/elena-eskandari-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg