These terrific clients turned a boring 80's kitchen into a modern, Asian-inspired chef's dream kitchen, with two tone cabinetry and professional grade appliances. An over-sized island provides comfortable seating for four. Custom Half-wall bookcases divide the kitchen from the family room without impeding sight lines into the inviting space. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new 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

Blending knotty alder cabinets with classic quartz countertops, subway tile and rich oak flooring makes this open plan kitchen a warm retreat. Wrapped posts now replace previous structural walls and flank the extra-large island. Pro appliances, an apron sink and heavy hardware completes the rustic look. The adjacent bathroom features the same materials along with trendy encaustic floor tile for fun.

Brian MacLochlainn
ダブリンにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、グレーのキャビネット、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、ダブルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Jeff McNamara
ニューヨークにある高級な広いカントリー風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、グレーのキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Absolutely stunning kitchen design and it's use of materials! U-shaped kitchen in an open floor plan, with all three of its walls covered in a brick backsplash. The brick is painted and fired to resemble an urban material, which perfectly matches the grey shaker cabinets atop it. An urban take on a craftsman kitchen = success!

The modern feeling kitchen features a large oversized rectangle island that comfortably seats five. Photo by Space Crafting
ミネアポリスにある高級な広い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、グレーのキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

オースティンにある広いインダストリアル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、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、黒い調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

An open floor kitchen with custom gray cabinetry and a navy island.
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、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、濃色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター、格子天井) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンカウンター、アンダーカウンターシンク、茶色いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

ダラス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 (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな広い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、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

オースティンにある広いラス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、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、ライムストーンカウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

ダラスにある広いトランジショナル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、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、石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) の写真

Bar area is designed with large bookshelf storage for display of favorite are pieces and books. Bar storage is mainly located on wall cabinets with the base composed of two wine coolers. Wall cabinets have puck under cabinet lighting to illuminate the beautiful verde vecchio granite stone slab. Cabinets go to the ceiling and are finished off with a small crown treatment. The utility room was designed by surrounding the stacked washer and dryer and adding a thin, tall cabinet to the side for storage.

シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター、表し梁) の写真

Courtney Cooper Johnson
アトランタにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、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、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、クオーツストーンカウンター) の写真

This custom metal hood was paired with Benjamin Moore "Decorator's White" CC-20 cabinets. Check out our website's gallery to see the rest of this project and others! Third Shift Photography

ダラスにある広いトランジショナル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、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、石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) の写真