Kitchen Ideas and Designs
nkba.orgJonas Carnemark, CKD
Carnemark; Bethesda, Md.
Photo courtesy of the National Kitchen and Bath Association
Marengo Morton ArchitectsWrapped in a contemporary shell, this house features custom Cherrywood cabinets with blue granite countertops throughout the kitchen to connect its coastal environment.
Bob Greenspan PhotographyA fabulous kitchen makeover in a 1924 Tudor home, highlighting the owner's love of natural materials. By Elizabeth Goltz Rishel of Orion Design.
©2013 Bob Greenspan Photography
HomeTech Renovations, Inc.A dynamic and multifaceted entertaining area, this kitchen is the center for family gatherings and its open floor plan is conducive to entertaining. The kitchen was designed to accomodate two cooks, and the small island is the perfect place for food preparation while family and guests interact with the host. The informal dining area was enlarged to create a functional eating area, and the space now incorporates a sliding French door that provides easy access to the new rear deck. Skylights that change color on demand to diminish strong, unwanted sunlight were also incorporated in the revamped dining area. A peninsula area located off of the main kitchen and dining room creates a great space for additional entertaining and storage.
Character cherry cabinetry, tiger wood hardwood flooring, and dry stack running bond slate backsplash make bold statements within the space. The island top is a 3" thick Brazilian cherry end grain top, and the brushed black ash granite countertops elsewhere in the kitchen create a beautiful contrast against the cabinetry. A buffet area was incorporated into the adjoining family room to create a flow from space to space and to provide additional storage and a dry bar. Here the character cherry was maintained in the center part of the cabinetry and is flanked by a knotty maple to add more visual interest. The center backsplash is an onyx slate set in a basketweave pattern which is juxtaposed by cherry bead board on either side.
The use of a variety of natural materials lends itself to the rustic style, while the cabinetry style, decorative light fixtures, and open layout provide the space with a contemporary twist. Here bold statements blend with subtle details to create a warm, welcoming, and eclectic space.
Southam Design IncOur clients, both avid cooks, wished for a classic “triangle” kitchen for ease of use and efficiency when preparing meals. They also wished for a space that was well suited for entertaining, and had a simple and modern aesthetic. The resulting kitchen stands out with its custom glass backsplash lit by LED strip lighting that shifts between various colours throughout the day and night. Maple flat panel doors, trimmed with a 4” cherry border emphasize the strong horizontal and vertical geometry of the design.
The kitchen contains two built-in refrigerators with freezer drawers, a custom cookbook area with steel roll top covering, and a sink large enough to accommodate a baking tray. Glass artist Detlef Gotzens was called in to design a tempered recycled glass backsplash, and an island “bridge” of the same material. To complete the look, oiled 2” thick soapstone is used as countertop material, contrasting with the liquid quality of the glass and the warm glow of the wood.
The kitchen is separated functionally from the rest of the home by a custom rectangular wood clad structure that contains storage and an appliance garage on the side facing into the kitchen and a powder room on the side facing the hall. This feature unit gives the kitchen a strong architectural component and helps to further enhance the sharp geometry of the design.
The maple and cherry millwork is continued beyond the kitchen and throughout the entire ground floor, seamlessly integrating this stunning gem of a kitchen into this light filled contemporary home.
Fedewa Custom WorksThis kitchen has custom walnut cabinets. Painted blue green island with rub thru and distressing. Rustic home with lots of barn wood and reclaimed woods. The Range is a Lacanche from France. Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Dimensions in Wood IncThe soapstone work counter is lighted by xenon under cabinet puck lights. The stainless refrigerator is nestled in the corner between a tall panel and a tall pantry cabinet.
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Project Features: Enkeboll Corbel # CBL-AMI; Open Shelves with Valance Style # 6; Rosettes; Fluted Pilasters; Dishwasher and Refrigerator Panels; Furniture Toe Kicks Type "C"; Double Panel Doors; Dentil Moulding; Extra Large Crown Moulding; Dentil and Crown Moulding Throughout Kitchen; Clear Beveled Glass Doors; Large Double-
Tiered Cutlery Tray; Toe Kick Drawers;
Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Cherry Wood with Nutmeg Finish; Raised Panel Beaded Inset Door Style with New Canaan Beaded Inset Drawer Style
Countertops: 3cm Black Galaxy Granite with Cove Edge
Photos by Kelly Keul Duer
Red House RemodelingA family of four was ready to expand their usable living space by finishing their spacious basement to include a family room, kitchenette, full bath, guest room and plenty of storage. Prior to the remodel, the family chose to relocate utilities to what would be the storage area and upgrade utilities for energy efficiency.
Crystal Kitchen + BathFebruary and March 2011 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine featured Byron and Janet Richard's kitchen in their Cross Lake retreat designed by JoLynn Johnson.
Honorable Mention in Crystal Cabinet Works Design Contest 2011
A vacation home built in 1992 on Cross Lake that was made for entertaining.
The problems
• Chipped floor tiles
• Dated appliances
• Inadequate counter space and storage
• Poor lighting
• Lacking of a wet bar, buffet and desk
• Stark design and layout that didn't fit the size of the room
Our goal was to create the log cabin feeling the homeowner wanted, not expanding the size of the kitchen, but utilizing the space better. In the redesign, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen and living room and added a third column to make it visually more appealing. We lowered the 16' vaulted ceiling by adding 3 beams allowing us to add recessed lighting. Repositioning some of the appliances and enlarge counter space made room for many cooks in the kitchen, and a place for guests to sit and have conversation with the homeowners while they prepare meals.
Key design features and focal points of the kitchen
• Keeping the tongue-and-groove pine paneling on the walls, having it
sandblasted and stained to match the cabinetry, brings out the
woods character.
• Balancing the room size we staggered the height of cabinetry reaching to
9' high with an additional 6” crown molding.
• A larger island gained storage and also allows for 5 bar stools.
• A former closet became the desk. A buffet in the diningroom was added
and a 13' wet bar became a room divider between the kitchen and
living room.
• We added several arched shapes: large arched-top window above the sink,
arch valance over the wet bar and the shape of the island.
• Wide pine wood floor with square nails
• Texture in the 1x1” mosaic tile backsplash
Balance of color is seen in the warm rustic cherry cabinets combined with accents of green stained cabinets, granite counter tops combined with cherry wood counter tops, pine wood floors, stone backs on the island and wet bar, 3-bronze metal doors and rust hardware.
Mosby Building ArtsThe kitchen of this late-1950s ranch home was separated from the dining and living areas by two walls. To gain more storage and create a sense of openness, two banks of custom cabinetry replace the walls. The installation of multiple skylights floods the space with light. The remodel respects the mid-20th century lines of the home while giving it a 21st century freshness. Photo by Mosby Building Arts.
mark gerwingcabinets made by Kerf Design
Ann Sacks floor tile
site built hanging shelves
Contractor: Blue Spruce Construction
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