The design brief for this project was to create a kitchen befitting an English country cottage. Denim beadboard cabinetry, aged tile, and natural stone countertops provide the feel of timelessness, while the antiqued bronze fixtures and decorative vent hood deliver a sense of bespoke craftsmanship. Efficient use of space planning creates a kitchen that packs a powerful punch into a small footprint. The end result was everything the client hoped for and more, giving them the cottage kitchen of their dreams!

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   I am still sometimes shocked myself at how much of a difference a kitchen remodel can make in a space, you think I would know by now! This was one of those jobs. The small U-shaped room was a bit cramped, a bit dark and a bit dated. A neighboring sunroom/breakfast room addition was awkwardly used, and most of the time the couple hung out together at the small peninsula. The client wish list included a larger, lighter kitchen with an island that would seat 7 people. They have a large family and wanted to be able to gather and entertain in the space. Right outside is a lovely backyard and patio with a fireplace, so having easy access and flow to that area was also important. Our first move was to eliminate the wall between kitchen and breakfast room, which we anticipated would need a large beam and some structural maneuvering since it was the old exterior wall. However, what we didn’t anticipate was that the stucco exterior of the original home was layered over hollow clay tiles which was impossible to shore up in the typical manner. After much back and forth with our structural team, we were able to develop a plan to shore the wall and install a large steal & wood structural beam with minimal disruption to the original floor plan. That was important because we had already ordered everything customized to fit the plan. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief once that part was completed. Now we could move on to building the kitchen we had all been waiting for. Oh, and let’s not forget that this was all being done amidst COVID 2020. We covered the rough beam with cedar and stained it to coordinate with the floors. It’s actually one of my favorite elements in the space. The homeowners now have a big beautiful island that seats up to 7 people and has a wonderful flow to the outdoor space just like they wanted. The large island provides not only seating but also substantial prep area perfectly situated between the sink and cooktop. In addition to a built-in oven below the large gas cooktop, there is also a steam oven to the left of the sink. The steam oven is great for baking as well for heating daily meals without having to heat up the large oven. The other side of the room houses a substantial pantry, the refrigerator, a small bar area as well as a TV. The homeowner fell in love the with the Aqua quartzite that is on the island, so we married that with a custom mosaic in a similar tone behind the cooktop. Soft white cabinetry, Cambria quartz and Thassos marble subway tile complete the soft traditional look. Gold accents, wood wrapped beams and oak barstools add warmth the room. The little powder room was also included in the project. Some fun wallpaper, a vanity with a pop of color and pretty fixtures and accessories finish off this cute little space. 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

Amazing 3/4" Roma Blue quartzite countertops custom fabricated in cooperation with Casa Santi Interior Design! Bold & beautiful, Roma Blue quartzite combines brown tones of the floor and dark blue shade of the cabinets to create a stunning contemporary twist on a traditional farmhouse kitchen remodel. At First Class Granite, we offer free layout appointments for all our clients to make sure they are satisfied with the final product. Contact us at 973-575-0006 for a quote for your next countertop project!

"We would LOVE a FUNCTIONAL Blue and White kitchen please!" stated the clients who longed for a kitchen that the whole family can cook in. Kristin, our Senior Designer was only too happy to oblige. Using an inset cabinetry selected by the client, Kristin worked her magic. She created an expansive Blue island complete with a prep sink so "no more waiting in line to use the sink!" In addition, the cooktop was relocated from the island to provide additional prep and entertaining space. Plus, an intimate seating area was created. Of course, a beautiful shade of blue was selected for the island. On the perimeter of the kitchen, the refrigeration was separated to provide easy, quick access to the abundance of fresh vegetables needed for each meal, and were paneled to be pleasing to the eye. A speed oven and a convection oven are perfect for the wonderful baked breads, cakes, cookies and casseroles created by this family. A wine area took the place of a desk creating a drink station while entertaining. A beautiful quartzite with rich blue veins was painstakingly selected to tie in the entire space and a textured subway tile completed the look. Rhapsody in Blue= Family Harmony!

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. This kitchen design was all about function. The warmth of the walnut cabinetry and flooring and the simplicity of the contemporary cabinet style and open shelving leave room for the gorgeous blue polished quartzite slab focal point used for the oversized island and backsplash. The perimeter countertops are contrasting black textured granite. The high cedar wood ceiling and exposed curved steel beams are dramatic and reveal a roofline nodding to a traditional pagoda design. Striking bronze hanging lights span the space. Vertically grain-matched large drawers provide plenty of storage and the compact pantry’s strategic design fits a coffee maker and Mila appliances.

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いビーチ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、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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

サンディエゴ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、インセット扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレ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、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Multiple cream and white paint tones create a neutral background against the stunning Sea Pearl Quartzite countertops. Polished nickel hardware and plumbing fixtures add a little sparkle to the space. Artistic tile mosaic tile was used for the backsplash inset.

Custom made vent-a - hood with brass liner
ダラスにあるラグジュアリー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 (アンダーカウンターシンク、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、珪岩カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、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、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ダラスにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなアイランドキッチン (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、淡色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、クッションフロア、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

トロント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、緑のキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いビーチ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、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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

カンザスシティにある広い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 (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、濃色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

マイアミにある高級な広い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、白いキャビネット、青いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター、珪岩カウンター、表し梁) の写真

サンディエゴ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、インセット扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレ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、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This modern kitchen features high gloss white cabinets, and Azul Macauba quartizite (quarried in Bazil) for the island top.
ニューヨーク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 (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、白いキッチンパネル、磁器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、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Amazing 3/4" Roma Blue quartzite countertops custom fabricated in cooperation with Casa Santi Interior Design! Bold & beautiful, Roma Blue quartzite combines brown tones of the floor and dark blue shade of the cabinets to create a stunning contemporary twist on a traditional farmhouse kitchen remodel. At First Class Granite, we offer free layout appointments for all our clients to make sure they are satisfied with the final product. Contact us at 973-575-0006 for a quote for your next countertop project!

Custom-painted cabinetry, designed in a flat-paneled inset door style, envelops the substantial cherry wood island, all adorned with exquisite Tempest Blue quartzite countertops.