Campari-red tile adds a dash of boldness to the kitchen. Photo: Matt Niebuhr
ポートランドにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (黒い調理設備、御影石カウンター、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、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) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなインダストリアル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、淡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、シルバーの調理設備、コンクリートの床、アンダーカウンターシンク、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル) の写真

ポートランドにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなII型キッチン (シルバーの調理設備、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、ガラス板のキッチンパネル) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シルバーの調理設備、オレンジの床、ドロップインシンク、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、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、コルクフローリング、赤いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The waterfall ends on the benches allow the stone to shine. The textural element of the pendants adds to the feel of the kitchen Photo's Ben Wrigley
メルボルンにある高級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、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、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床) の写真

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

Greg Hadley
ワシントンD.C.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 (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、赤いキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング) の写真

Photo Credit: Charles Chesnut
ロサンゼルス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 (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、赤いキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、黒いキッチンカウンター、御影石カウンター、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル) の写真

ポートランド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 (シルバーの調理設備、シングルシンク、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、赤いキッチンパネル、御影石カウンター、ガラス板のキッチンパネル) の写真

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 "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s."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

Custom built hutch/sideboard in Sapelle. Photo by Brent L Daniel
サンフランシスコにある小さな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、御影石カウンター、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、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし) の写真

Arlington, Virginia Contemporary Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

ポートランド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 (シルバーの調理設備、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、ガラス板のキッチンパネル) の写真

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

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

フィラデルフィアにある高級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、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、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、トラバーチンの床) の写真

Spice and bottle pullouts are an excellent use of a narrow space next to the hob area. It removes all these items from other pantry areas to where they are actually used.

他の地域にある高級な小さな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、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、ガラス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、アイランドなし) の写真

This combination Compost Waste System is shown in the closed position. The stainless steel compost bin is mounted into the counter top and has a latch lid with a gasket to help keep odors at bay. The Tip Out Waste System is mounted at counter top level for ease of access without bending. This ideal set up is great for the food prep area of a kitchen. With the Tip Out Waste System mounted at counter top height there is room for a drawer underneath to keep garbage bags and whatnot. All this in 13 1/2" of cabinet space.