The Most Popular Kitchen Tours of 2021
Smart storage solutions, functional layouts and large islands made these the most-read kitchen stories of the year
This Trending Now story features the most popular Kitchen of the Week stories shared on Houzz since Jan. 1, 2021.
Want to know which kitchen features attract a lot of attention? The answer can be found in this countdown of the most-read stories of 2021 from our Kitchen of the Week series. You’ll find ideas for creative kitchen islands, smart storage, dashing color palettes and all kinds of other attractive details.
Want to know which kitchen features attract a lot of attention? The answer can be found in this countdown of the most-read stories of 2021 from our Kitchen of the Week series. You’ll find ideas for creative kitchen islands, smart storage, dashing color palettes and all kinds of other attractive details.
9. Hand-Painted Range Hood and Classic Finishes
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Designer Tiffany Skilling, her husband and their two children
Location: Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis
Size: 350 square feet (33 square meters)
Designer: Tiffany Skilling
Designer Tiffany Skilling transformed her own dark and dated kitchen by opening it up to other rooms and taking over the space in an adjacent den. That made room for an almost-10-foot island and let in more light. Wood-look porcelain floor tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern nod to the home’s Tudor-style architecture and stand up to snowy boots.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Designer Tiffany Skilling, her husband and their two children
Location: Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis
Size: 350 square feet (33 square meters)
Designer: Tiffany Skilling
Designer Tiffany Skilling transformed her own dark and dated kitchen by opening it up to other rooms and taking over the space in an adjacent den. That made room for an almost-10-foot island and let in more light. Wood-look porcelain floor tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern nod to the home’s Tudor-style architecture and stand up to snowy boots.
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8. Creamy Whites and Grays Brighten Things Up
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Ted and Melissa Friebe and their two teenage sons
Location: San Clemente, California
Size: 282 square feet (26 square meters)
Designer: Lea Biermann of Preferred Kitchen & Bath
Dark wood cabinetry and an odd curved island had these Southern California homeowners searching Houzz for a local designer to help. They found Lea Biermann, who straightened things out and brightened up the space with a palette of creamy white and light gray. Wood accents around the range, a handmade tile backsplash, concrete pendant lights and French oak engineered wood flooring add coziness to the modern room.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Ted and Melissa Friebe and their two teenage sons
Location: San Clemente, California
Size: 282 square feet (26 square meters)
Designer: Lea Biermann of Preferred Kitchen & Bath
Dark wood cabinetry and an odd curved island had these Southern California homeowners searching Houzz for a local designer to help. They found Lea Biermann, who straightened things out and brightened up the space with a palette of creamy white and light gray. Wood accents around the range, a handmade tile backsplash, concrete pendant lights and French oak engineered wood flooring add coziness to the modern room.
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7. Redo for a Family That Cooks Together
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and their two kids
Location: West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle
Size: 282 square feet (26 square meters)
Designer: Jennifer Kowalski of Six Walls
Construction: Potter Construction
Interior designer Jennifer Kowalski kept the way this Seattle family loved to cook together in mind when laying out the kitchen. With designated zones for prepping, cooking, cleaning and eating, she gave everyone enough room to work and eat at the same time. Houzz commenters were taken with the deep emerald green cabinets, walnut island and quartz countertops.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and their two kids
Location: West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle
Size: 282 square feet (26 square meters)
Designer: Jennifer Kowalski of Six Walls
Construction: Potter Construction
Interior designer Jennifer Kowalski kept the way this Seattle family loved to cook together in mind when laying out the kitchen. With designated zones for prepping, cooking, cleaning and eating, she gave everyone enough room to work and eat at the same time. Houzz commenters were taken with the deep emerald green cabinets, walnut island and quartz countertops.
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6. Dark Green Cabinets and Family Function
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Michael Robin and Carlin Thomas and their young son
Location: Oakland, California
Size: 202 square feet (19 square meters)
Design-build firm: HDR Remodeling
Architect: Milton Tong
These homeowners also went with a green, white and wood palette in their kitchen. In fact, choosing Studio Green by Farrow & Ball for their cabinets was the first design choice this California couple made. Working with architect Milton Tong and design-build firm HDR Remodeling, they gained space in the room by enclosing an adjacent porch. That made room for an island and a layout with an easy flow.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Michael Robin and Carlin Thomas and their young son
Location: Oakland, California
Size: 202 square feet (19 square meters)
Design-build firm: HDR Remodeling
Architect: Milton Tong
These homeowners also went with a green, white and wood palette in their kitchen. In fact, choosing Studio Green by Farrow & Ball for their cabinets was the first design choice this California couple made. Working with architect Milton Tong and design-build firm HDR Remodeling, they gained space in the room by enclosing an adjacent porch. That made room for an island and a layout with an easy flow.
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5. Earthy Coastal Palette in a New Design
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of four
Location: Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California
Size: 289 square feet (27 square meters)
Designer: Katelyn Gilmour of KBG Design
Interior designer Katelyn Gilmour used an unexpected coastal-inspired palette in this Silicon Valley kitchen. Rather than looking to the blues of the ocean, she looked to the greens of dune grasses. Special features include a mosaic tile that extends behind the glass-front cabinets, a hidden workstation, copper details and a large custom plaster range hood.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of four
Location: Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California
Size: 289 square feet (27 square meters)
Designer: Katelyn Gilmour of KBG Design
Interior designer Katelyn Gilmour used an unexpected coastal-inspired palette in this Silicon Valley kitchen. Rather than looking to the blues of the ocean, she looked to the greens of dune grasses. Special features include a mosaic tile that extends behind the glass-front cabinets, a hidden workstation, copper details and a large custom plaster range hood.
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4. Fresh Cabin Charm for a Minnesota Lake House
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: This is a couple’s second home
Location: Gull chain of lakes in the Brainerd area of Minnesota
Size: 298 square feet (28 square meters), plus a walk-in pantry
Designers: Tays & Co Design Studios (interior design) and Collin Jacobs of New Heritage (architecture)
Builder: Wes Hanson Builders
This kitchen, located on the shores of the Gull chain of lakes in Minnesota, has a masterful combination of textures. Designer Laura Tays mixed stone walls, zellige tile, reclaimed-wood beams, soapstone counters and white oak cabinetry to lend a sense of age and create an elevated rustic style.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: This is a couple’s second home
Location: Gull chain of lakes in the Brainerd area of Minnesota
Size: 298 square feet (28 square meters), plus a walk-in pantry
Designers: Tays & Co Design Studios (interior design) and Collin Jacobs of New Heritage (architecture)
Builder: Wes Hanson Builders
This kitchen, located on the shores of the Gull chain of lakes in Minnesota, has a masterful combination of textures. Designer Laura Tays mixed stone walls, zellige tile, reclaimed-wood beams, soapstone counters and white oak cabinetry to lend a sense of age and create an elevated rustic style.
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3. Refaced Cabinets Lighten Up the Room
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Karen and Dan Czajkowski and their daughters Maya, 15, and Chloe, 12
Location: New City, New York
Size: 120 square feet (11 square meters)
Designer: Suzi Dia of Kitchen Magic
Refacing the cabinets made a dramatic difference on a budget in this New York kitchen. Designer Suzi Dia’s strategy eliminated the need for the homeowners to expand the kitchen’s 120-square-foot footprint. Instead, she created more efficient storage during the remodel, such as by replacing cabinet doors with deep drawers.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Karen and Dan Czajkowski and their daughters Maya, 15, and Chloe, 12
Location: New City, New York
Size: 120 square feet (11 square meters)
Designer: Suzi Dia of Kitchen Magic
Refacing the cabinets made a dramatic difference on a budget in this New York kitchen. Designer Suzi Dia’s strategy eliminated the need for the homeowners to expand the kitchen’s 120-square-foot footprint. Instead, she created more efficient storage during the remodel, such as by replacing cabinet doors with deep drawers.
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2. Creamy White, Rustic Wood and Blue
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Travis and Jami Turner and their two young sons
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 320 square feet (30 square meters)
Designer: Ariel Bleich Design
Builder: Clint Carson of Tofka
This couple tasked designer Ariel Bleich and builder Clint Carson to create a kitchen worthy of being the heart of their home. The mix of soft white, calm blue and wood accents creates a time-worn and comfortable feeling in the new space. The fridge placement allows the kids to grab drinks and snacks without getting in the cook’s way.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Travis and Jami Turner and their two young sons
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 320 square feet (30 square meters)
Designer: Ariel Bleich Design
Builder: Clint Carson of Tofka
This couple tasked designer Ariel Bleich and builder Clint Carson to create a kitchen worthy of being the heart of their home. The mix of soft white, calm blue and wood accents creates a time-worn and comfortable feeling in the new space. The fridge placement allows the kids to grab drinks and snacks without getting in the cook’s way.
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1. Wood-and-Black Cabinets and Better Flow
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Mike and Stacie Duke
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Size: 300 square feet (28 square meters)
Designer: Jennifer Strickler Design
This Oklahoma couple asked designer Jennifer Strickler for more entertainment space and a more open layout. Strickler removed a wall between the dining room and the kitchen and replaced the peninsula with a large island. For the palette, she balanced ribbed black and stained maple cabinetry, light gray walls and a marble backsplash.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Mike and Stacie Duke
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Size: 300 square feet (28 square meters)
Designer: Jennifer Strickler Design
This Oklahoma couple asked designer Jennifer Strickler for more entertainment space and a more open layout. Strickler removed a wall between the dining room and the kitchen and replaced the peninsula with a large island. For the palette, she balanced ribbed black and stained maple cabinetry, light gray walls and a marble backsplash.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Rob and Martha Carlin and one adult son
Location: West Islip, New York
Size: 120 square feet (11 square meters)
Designer: Jaclyn Lankiewicz of Jaclyn Marie Interiors
When interior designer Jaclyn Lankiewicz moved the fridge from the back right corner to the edge of this compact kitchen, she opened up all sorts of possibilities. The homeowners gained more countertop and storage space, including an eat-in peninsula. And the designer kept the windowless space bright by using glass cabinet doors, choosing a light-colored palette and improving the lighting scheme.
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