"Let there be light!" Vaulted ceilings and pendant lighting with coordinating island light brighten up this kitchen. The stainless steel appliances and lightly stained alder custom cabinets add to the aesthetics of this remodel. Photography by Victor Bernard

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

A double island and warm walnut cabinets create a stunning kitchen.
フェニックス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、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、パネルと同色の調理設備、磁器タイルの床、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

What comes to mind when you envision the perfect multi-faceted living spaces? Is it an expansive amount of counter space at which to cook, work, or entertain freely? Abundant and practical cabinet organization to keep clutter at bay and the space looking beautiful? Or perhaps the answer is all of the above, along with a cosy spot to retreat after the long day is complete. The project we are sharing with you here has each of these elements in spades: spaces that combine beauty with function, promote comfort and relaxation, and make time at home enjoyable for this active family of three. Our main focus was to remodel the kitchen, where we hoped to create a functional layout for everyday use. Our clients also hoped to incorporate a home office right into the kitchen itself. However, the clients realized that renovation the kitchen alone wouldn’t create the full transformation they were looking for. Kitchens interact intimately with their adjacent spaces, especially family rooms, and we were determined to elevate their daily living experience from top to bottom. We redesigned the kitchen and living area to increase work surfaces and storage solutions, create comfortable and luxurious spaces to unwind, and update the overall aesthetic to fit their more modern, collected taste. Here’s how it turned out…

Renovated this 1970's split-level home in San Diego using pre-owned cabinets and second-hand finds to stay within the client's modest budget. A combination of cherry cabinets, macaubus quartzite, and porcelain floors provide a warm and organic aesthetic.

ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなミッドセンチュ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、クオーツストーンカウンター、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、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
ポートランドにある高級な広いミッドセンチュ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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルの床、白いキッチンカウンター、グレーの床、パネルと同色の調理設備) の写真

サンクトペテルブルクにある高級な中くらい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、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、黒いキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アイランドなし、白い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

A Brookfield couple wanted to update their 20-year old kitchen. The goal was to open up the room so they could entertain friends and family. The old kitchen felt tight and was showing its wear. It had broken cabinets, outdated appliances, floral wallpaper, laminate countertops and vinyl flooring. Kowalske Kitchen & Bath designed a traditional kitchen with plenty of character and details – raised panel cherry cabinets, crown molding, quartz counters and a decorative backsplash above the stove. We brightened up the area by removing the soffits and added recessed lighting and pendants over the island. We gave them more storage and counter space by reconfiguring the layout and removing an old closet and an awkward peninsula. The end result is a smart, sophisticated kitchen!

Kitchen
ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の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、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、青いキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo: Lisa Petrole
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、クオーツストーンカウンター、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、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、中間色木目調キャビネット、パネルと同色の調理設備、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

photography by Eckert & Eckert Photography
ポートランド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 (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、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

Matt Vacca
フェニックスにある中くらいなミッドセンチュ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、クオーツストーンカウンター、緑のキッチンパネル、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、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

The owners of this lovely 1960s ranch home were over living with an out of date and awkward kitchen, so they enlisted our help to bring their dream kitchen to life. Right off the bat we all agreed that is was best to keep with the era of the home with a sleek modern kitchen featuring slab door cabinets. Our clients also wanted to space to feel brighter and more spacious with room for entertaining friends and family. So we knocked down a wall, filled in an unused door, and shortened a window so we could wrap this kitchen and create an optimal working triangle. We selected a maple cabinet with a medium-light stain, a light neutral porcelain floor tile, bright white glass backsplash with a mid-mod feature tile, and a variety of lighting. To create a space perfect for entertaining, we added a small peninsula for barstool seating. Behind the cabinet doors and drawers are many storage features including a double bin pull-out trash can, full access roll-out trays, pull out base cabinet pantry, super-susan corner cabinet, a wall cabinet for the microwave, and a pantry/fridge enclosure with roll-out trays. The sunroom received a facelift that covered the exterior brick to hide the modifications of walling up a door and raising the window sill height. It also created the sense that this space is an extension of the home, not just an exterior sunroom. We addressed the awkward step into the sunroom and installed new tile flooring. We finished the space of with a warm gray paint and soft sheers. This was such a fun and exciting project!! Cheers to our lovely clients and their gorgeous new kitchen and sunroom.

オレンジカウンティ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 (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、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、ベージュキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

The character maple cabinets give this kitchen a unique rustic feel. The counter tops are a light quartz and the backsplash is a neutral porcelain with a copper mosaic strip. The flooring is also a porcelain tile made to look like wood.

Evan Robinson Photography
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなアジア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、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、御影石カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床) の写真

Home Built by Arjay Builders, Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions Cabinetry Provided by Eurowood Cabinetry, Inc.
オマハ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 (落し込み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、茶色いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンターシンク、ベージュの床) の写真

Kitchen with honed granite island top, Silestone counter and douglas fir cabinets
他の地域にある高級な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 (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、緑のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、アンダーカウンターシンク、クオーツストーンカウンター、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルの床) の写真