The island is truly the heart of any enviable kitchen and we’ll help you position it perfectly. In this blue painted kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows invite both the garden inside and admiring glances from your guests. While stunning contemporary doors and beautiful finishing touches make everyone pull a seat up and take notice.

All of the cabinets in this kitchen, that has been featured on Houzz, were originally the same dark wood stain as the island. The client hired us to lighten things up and we did just that by changing the perimeter cabinets to a soft white and installing a highly reflective custom moorish tile glass backsplash in the same colour. We kept the island as it was and referenced the darker colour in the bronze pendant lights and perimeter hardware. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography. Read more details about this project here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30888916/list/inside-houzz-refaced-cabinets-transform-a-kitchen

Classic white kitchen with a transitional feel using brass pendants, hardware and plumbing fixtures and a pop of color in the Frost island, bar and built-in desk. Floating shelves and leather bar stools give the space some extra character.

TOC design There were many challenges to this kitchen prior to its makeover: Insufficient lighting, No traffic flow, Height of individual cooks, Low ceilings, Dark, Cluttered, No space for entertaining, Enclosed space, Appliances blocking traffic, Inadequate counter prep space. With so many problems there was only one solution - gut the space including the surrounding areas like the dining room and living rooms to be able to create an open concept. We eliminated the upper wall cabinets, installed extra windows to bring in the natural light, added plenty of lighting,( for task, general, and decorative aspects) We kept colors warm and light throughout, Created a wall of tall utility cabinets, incorporating appliances and a multitude of functional storage. Designed cabinets to blend into the space. By removing all existing surrounding walls and landing step a larger footprint was designed to house an oversize island with different heights for each cooks’ comfort, thus being able to pass through easily, giving a traffic flow space between 42” to 60”. The Island was designed for better entertainment, prep work and plenty of storage but taking into consideration to NOT over dominate the space and obtrude the line of site. The use of warm tone materials such as natural walnut is the key element to the space and by adding it to the niche area, it balances the contrast of the light colors and creates a richness and warmth to the space. Some of the special features used where: Hidden practical elements added to be very functional yet unobtrusive; ie: garage door to hide all small appliances, a step ladder hidden inside the toe kick, food processor lift ,basket tilt at sink area, pull out coffee station. All features require less bending and heavy lifting. Under mount LED strip lighting at lunch counter and Niche area, Enhances the area and gives a floating appearance. Wine service area for easy entertaining, and self service. Concealed vent system at cook top, is not only practical but enhances the clean line design concept. Because of the low ceiling a large over head hood would have broken up line of site. Products used: Millwork cabinets: The kitchen cabinets doors are made of a flat euro style MDF (medium density fiberboard) base polyurethane lacquer and a vertical glassing application. The Kitchen island cabinet doors are also made out of MDF – large stile shaker doors color: BM-HC-83 ( grant beige) and the lunch counter cabinet doors as well as accentuating elements throughout the kitchen are made in a natural walnut veneer. Mike Prentice from Bluerock Cabinets http://www.bluerockcabinets.com Quartz Countertops: Hanstone color: sandcastle supplied by Leeza Distribution of St. Laurent. http://www.leezadistribution.com Appliances: The GE monogram induction mirror 36” cooktop was supplied by J.C. Perreault - Kirkland as were all the other appliances. They include a 42” counter depth fridge, a 30” convection combination built-in oven and microwave, a 24” duel temperature wine cellar and 36” (pop-up) downdraft vent 900 cfm by KitchenAid – Architect series II http://www.jcperrault.com Backsplash porcelain tiles Model: city view Color: skyline gray supplied by Daltile of St. Laurent. http://www.daltile.com Lighting Four pendants provide the lighting over the island and lunch counter supplemented by recessed LED lighting from Shortall Electric Ltd. of St. Laurent. http://www.shortall.ca Flooring: Laminated Renaissance Hand scrapped color saddle oak is commercial-grade AC3 that can withstand the heavy traffic flow supplied by Taiga Forest Products of Boucherville. http://www.taigabuilding.com

Our new True Handleless kitchen designs captures the current trend for uninterrupted lines, minimalist styling, and a clean uncluttered look. At the heart of this look is our custom cabinet system, with specially pre-cut base and wall units, to accommodate the sleek, brushed aluminium finger rails. Our Handle-free range is available in a number of colour and finishes - try to mix and match these elements in your kitchen project. Blocks of base or wall cabinets can be contrasted - islands and peninsulares provide a great opportunity to combine colourways. Tall units use a vertical finger rail system to maintain the simple, clean lines of our handle-free cabinet system. Our full range of integrated cooking and cooling appliances are also available. A complete working kitchen can be built into feature island cabinets - this one includes cooking, extraction, refrigeration, dishwashing, an integrated sink and cabinet storage. This is perfect for under-counter LED feature lighting shown here - this can also be combined with our 12mm Zenith Compact Laminate worktops for an eye catching design statement!

In-frame, beaded, shaker Belgravia kitchen painted porcelain and slate blue. L-shape island with Vienna Quartz worktop and a curved peninsula. Featuring pendant lighting above the island. The use of moulded skirting plinth adds to the classical styling. The work surfaces are a 30mm white polished quartz. The door handles are a combination of chrome knobs and cup handles. The L-shaped kitchen island features curved peninsular, topped in a 40mm solid oak. Oak trays are integrated within the peninsula.

www.GenevaCabinet.com - This kitchen designed by Joyce A. Zuelke features Plato Woodwork, Inc. cabinetry with the Coventry raised panel full overlay door. The perimeter has a painted finish in Sunlight with a heavy brushed brown glaze. The generous island is done in Country Walnut and shows off a beautiful Grothouse wood countertop. #PlatoWoodwork Cabinetry Bella Tile and Stone - Lake Geneva Backsplash, S. Photography/ Shanna Wolf Photography Lowell Custom Homes Builder

他の地域にあるラグジュアリー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、白いキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、大理石カウンター、アンダーカウンターシンク、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Best of House Design and Service 2014. --Photo by Paul Dyer
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリー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 (エプロンフロントシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、モザイ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、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Mauricio Fuentes
バルセロナにある高級な広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ステンレスカウンター、シルバーの調理設備、コンクリートの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Cabinetry: Glenbrook Framed Overlay: Beaded Inset Door Style: Legacy Ogee Perimeter Finish: Snowcap with Mocha Glaze Island Finish: Cherry Stained Acorn Perimeter Countertop: Pietra Del Cordosa Island Countertop: Cararra Marble Perimeter Hardware: Top Knobs Brixton Collection, Polished Nickel Finish Island Hardware: Hardware Resources Bremen Collection, Antique Brushed Satin Bronze Finish Backsplash: Ice Cream Crackle Manhattan Field Tile, Quemere Designs Appliances: SubZero & WOLF

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
ロサンゼルスにある高級な広い地中海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、ベージュのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ボーダー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、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Forrest Smith www.dvphotovideo.com
アトランタ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アイランドキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、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、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

6.5" x 20" floor tile in a staggered application
トロントにあるお手頃価格の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、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

A spacious Tudor Revival in Lower Westchester was revamped with an open floor plan and large kitchen with breakfast area and counter seating. The leafy view on the range wall was preserved with a series of large leaded glass windows by LePage. Wire brushed quarter sawn oak cabinetry in custom stain lends the space warmth and old world character. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Ned Stoll, Stoll and Stoll. Pietra Cardosa limestone counters by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum. Hardware by Schaub & Company. Stools by Arteriors Home. Shell chairs with dowel base, Modernica. Photography Neil Landino.

ダブリン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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、淡色無垢フローリング、グレーの床、アンダーカウンターシンク、黒い調理設備、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

シカゴにある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、淡色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

One of the biggest investments you can make in your home is in your kitchen. Now with the Revive model, you don’t have to break the bank to get an updated kitchen with new finishes and a whole new look! This powder blue kitchen we are sharing today is a classic example of such a space! The kitchen had a great layout, the cabinets had good bones, and all it needed were some simple updates. To learn more about what we did, continue reading below! Cabinets As previously mentioned, the kitchen cabinetry already had great bones. So, in this case, we were able to refinish them to a painted cream on the perimeter. As for the island, we created a new design where new cabinetry was installed. New cabinets are from WWWoods Shiloh, with a raised panel door style, and a custom painted finish for these powder blue cabinets. Countertops The existing kitchen countertops were able to remain because they were already in great condition. Plus, it matched the new finishes perfectly. This is a classic case of “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke”! Backsplash For the backsplash, we kept it simple with subway tile but played around with different sizes, colors, and patterns. The main backsplash tile is a Daltile Modern Dimensions, in a 4.5×8.5 size, in the color Elemental Tan, and installed in a brick-lay formation. The splash over the cooktop is a Daltile Rittenhouse Square, in a 3×6 size, in the color Arctic White, and installed in a herringbone pattern. Fixtures and Finishes The plumbing fixtures we planned to reuse from the start since they were in great condition. In addition, the oil-rubbed bronze finish went perfectly with the new finishes of the kitchen. We did, however, install new hardware because the original kitchen did not have any. So, from Amerock we selected Muholland pulls which were installed on all the doors and drawers.

Chris Cunningham
ロンドンにある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、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンカウンター、グレーとクリーム色) の写真