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 "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s."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

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

デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、濃色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、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.

ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の広い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、ラミネートカウンター、シルバーの調理設備、茶色い床、赤いキッチンカウンター、赤いキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル) の写真

アデレードにある高級な広いモダン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、グレーのキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、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) の写真

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

Interior Styling: Trio Style Co. // Interior Architects: Stanton Architects // Photo Credit: Simon Whitbread Photography
シドニー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、グレーのキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、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

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

ポートランドにある高級な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、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、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

Beautiful Matt Lacquered Handless German Kitchen in London apartment. Herringbone Floor through with a large island and built in hob extraction, meaning no chunky bulkhead above, creates that open plan living the client was after.

This small guest house is built into the side of the hill and opens up to majestic views of Vail Mountain. The living room cantilevers over the garage below and helps create the feeling of the room floating over the valley below. The house also features a green roof to help minimize the impacts on the house above.

ロンドン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 (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、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、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

Villa Kitchen
オークランドにある小さな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、木材カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、白い調理設備、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Limehouse kitchen hand-painted in Lily and Fog | Ceramic work surface in Plymouth Rock | George armchair in Angus Flint with dark oak legs | Brompton floor lamp in Nickel

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Metal bars on the muted red brick bring another industrial element to this gorgeous ski home. Metal stools and chairs following the styling of the exposed structural steel beams. View toward the front black door and white walls. Photo by Brice Ferre