My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola

The decision to remodel your kitchen isn't one to take lightly. But, if you really don't enjoy spending time there, it may be time for a change. That was the situation facing the owners of this remodeled kitchen, says interior designer Vernon Applegate. "The old kitchen was dismal," he says. "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s." It was also some way from what the owners – a young couple – wanted. They were looking for a contemporary open-plan kitchen and family room where they could entertain guests and, in the future, keep an eye on their children. Two sinks, dishwashers and refrigerators were on their wish list, along with storage space for appliances and other equipment. Applegate's first task was to open up and increase the space by demolishing some walls and raising the height of the ceiling. "The house sits on a steep ravine. The original architect's plans for the house were missing, so we needed to be sure which walls were structural and which were decorative," he says. With the walls removed and the ceiling height increased by 18 inches, the new kitchen is now three times the size of the original galley kitchen. The main work area runs along the back of the kitchen, with an island providing additional workspace and a place for guests to linger. A color palette of dark blues and reds was chosen for the walls and backsplashes. Black was used for the kitchen island top and back. "Blue provides a sense of intimacy, and creates a contrast with the bright living and dining areas, which have lots of natural light coming through their large windows," he says. "Blue also works as a restful backdrop for anyone watching the large screen television in the kitchen." A mottled red backsplash adds to the intimate tone and makes the walls seem to pop out, especially around the range hood, says Applegate. From the family room, the black of the kitchen island provides a visual break between the two spaces. "I wanted to avoid people's eyes going straight to the cabinetry, so I extended the black countertop down to the back of the island to form a negative space and divide the two areas," he says. "The kitchen is now the axis of the whole public space in the house. From there you can see the dining room, living room and family room, as well as views of the hills and the water beyond." Cabinets : Custom rift sawn white oak, cerused dyed glaze Countertops : Absolute black granite, polished Flooring : Oak/driftwood grey from Gammapar Bar stools : Techno with arms, walnut color Lighting : Policelli Backsplash : Red dragon marble Sink : Stainless undermountby Blanco Faucets : Grohe Hot water system : InSinkErator Oven : Jade Cooktop : Independent Hoods, custom Microwave : GE Monogram Refrigerator : Jade Dishwasher : Miele, Touchtronic anniversary Limited Edition

AV Architects + Builders Location: Arlington, VA, USA Our clients wanted us to leave the exterior of her Arlington home untouched to fit the neighborhood, but to completely modernize the interior. After meeting with them, we learned of their love for clean lines and the colors red and black. Our design integrated the three main areas of their home: the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room. The open plan allows the client to entertain guests more freely, as each room connects with one another and makes it easier to transition from one to the next.

James Ray Spahn
ワシントンD.C.にある高級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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

Kitchen by Design
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなモダン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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アイランドなし) の写真

Michael Biondo, photographer
ブリッジポートにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

Ian Whitehead
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし) の写真

ハワイにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、トラバーチンの床、ベージュの床、赤いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Perfect White glass floor Red Iron quartzite countertops and backsplash
マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

Alexander J. Boesch, A. Boesch Photography, Lake Tahoe, CA
サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Cline Architects
サンフランシスコにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、青いキャビネット) の写真

Wyoming Ranch New Kitchen. Cline Architects
サンフランシスコにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Open concept kitchen and eating bar. Bordeaux granite counters and wall splash. Glass art light multi pendants and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the beautiful hand selected granite slabs for this custom residence.

Perfect White glass floor Red Iron quartzite countertops and backsplash
マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co. Photographer // Woodfield Creative
サクラメントにある高級な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 (アンダーカウンターシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

AV Architects + Builders Location: Arlington, VA, USA Our clients wanted us to leave the exterior of her Arlington home untouched to fit the neighborhood, but to completely modernize the interior. After meeting with them, we learned of their love for clean lines and the colors red and black. Our design integrated the three main areas of their home: the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room. The open plan allows the client to entertain guests more freely, as each room connects with one another and makes it easier to transition from one to the next.

Kitchen by Design
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなモダン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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アイランドなし) の写真

Custom metal hood, KitchenAide appliances Blanco triple bowl sink with drain wash board, copper formica inlayed tops with walnut wood banding, shaker style cabinets

How to enlarge their postage stamp size kitchen was the Goal! We listened and discussed thier possibilites. After evaluating the situation, the livingroom was quite spacious so we suggested to combine the two areas which were the two least used space in their home. We then transformed their dining room to this kitchen. The old kitchen space became a nice eating knook.