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 "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s."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

The kitchen almost has a retro-modern feel with the bright red tile, unique lighting fixtures, and black barstools. The windows let in a ton of natural lighting that bounces off the white cabinets and countertops to brighten the space.

ソルトレイクシティにあるお手頃価格の広いモダン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、淡色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

ヒューストンにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなL型キッチン (パネルと同色の調理設備、赤いキッチンパネル、淡色木目調キャビネット、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ダブルシンク) の写真

メルボルンにあるラグジュアリーな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、白いキャビネット、レンガのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、グレーのキッチンカウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

HERVE ABBADIE + FRANCESCA DE MARCHI
パリにある高級な小さ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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備) の写真

パリ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 (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、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、ベージュの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター、窓) の写真

他の地域にある高級な広い北欧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、白いキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Ray Clarke
シドニーにある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 (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、ステンレスカウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

サンディエゴ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、赤いキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル) の写真

Kitchen Remodel; With this beautiful exposed brick interior wall in the Kitchen area, we also completed the installation of the wood paneling on the right hand side wall, installation of the engineered quartz countertop, flat dark wood cabinets with brushed nickel drawer pulls, a wine refrigerator, suspended circular lighting and all the required plumbing, electrical and carpentry needs per the project. All in all, a beautiful Kitchen with plenty of character and personality.

Kitchen, orange glass tiles, oak cabinets, marble counter
ニューヨークにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなL型キッチン (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備) の写真

チャールストンにある高級な広いトラディショナル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、ステンレスキャビネット、大理石カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、トラバーチンの床、アイランドなし、ベージュの床) の写真

This kitchen is a fully accessible flexible kitchen designed by Adam Thomas of Design Matters. Designed for wheelchair access. The kitchen has acrylic doors and brushed steel bar handles for comfortable use with impaired grip after injury or due to pain from progressive conditions. Two of the wall units in this kitchen come down to worktop height for access. The large l-shaped worktop is fully height adjustable and has a raised edge on all four sides to contain hot spills and reduce the risk of injury. The integrated sink is special depth to enable good wheelchair access to the sink. There are safety stops on all four edges of the rise and fall units, including the bottom edge of the modesty panel, to protect feet and wheelchair footplates. The pullout larder gives excellent access from a seated position. Photographs by Jonathan Smithies Photography. Copyright Design Matters KBB Ltd. All rights reserved.

Micro apartment in small space. Exposed Brick walls and Dark hardwood floors. Cabinets and Wardrobe by Nobilia cabinets and Bosch appliances. Pan rack, open shelves and two toned cabinets. Wood laminate against a black concrete reproduction laminate. Design made to help developer find best use of space.

Textured melamine combined with stainless steel accents, quartz counter tops, clay tile, LED lighting in a southwestern setting. Island lighting reused wrought iron plated to brushed nickel with matching textured melamine. Backsplash tile from Statements in Tile and Lighting, Santa Fe, NM Contemporary meets Santa Fe Style. Photo: Douglas Maahs

シンプルに収めた対面キッチン
東京23区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 (一体型シンク、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、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、グレーのキッチンカウンター、マルチカラーの床) の写真

パリ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 (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、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、ベージュの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター、窓、淡色木目調キャビネット) の写真

These lyptus cabinets look great with a slate finish. The red tiles compliment the cabinets and give a pop of color.
ポートランドにあるモダン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、クオーツストーンカウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、グレーのキャビネット、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真