A Chesterfield, MO kitchen is completely reconfigured and given a warm, modern style. The centerpiece is a bi-level island whose shape is echoed by an overhead lighting platform. Other features include a built-in coffee bar, enlarged pantry and a wet bar area. Fieldstone walls, leather stools and a raised quartz countertop indicate the relaxing side of the island. The lower half is a work zone. Across the way is the cooking and storage zone. Photo by Toby Weiss of Mosby Building Arts.

Traditional kitchen with painted white cabinets, a large kitchen island with room for 3 barstools, built in bench for the breakfast nook and desk with cork bulletin board.

This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography

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This luxury kitchen is visually stunning and highly functional. The brushed limestone island serves as a prep area, buffet, and a great place for the kids to do homework while dinner is being prepared. Alder cabinetry is fully customized for storage. Lower cabinet drawers provide greater accessibility and ease of use. Two dishwashers provide easier clean up for large groups.

Standard IKEA kitchen with custom Semihandmade Walnut facing in Topanga Canyon, CA. Photo by Bryce Duffy.

photography by Rob Karosis

Another Barry Makariou commission, this woodland scene photographic wallpaper makes an incredible kitchen backdrop. Wallpapered.com

Design by Karen Kassen CMKBD, Allied ASID

The kitchen is as minimalist as the rest of the house. A metal mesh curtain provides a subtle division between work and living areas. The curtain is retractable and stores out of the way in a wall pocket when not is use. Photo: Ben Rahn

Photo Credit: Terri Glanger Photography

Architect: Wade Davis Design Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography Originally the hope was to open up the wall between the kitchen and dining room but, because this was a structural wall, it would have impacted the unit on the first floor below by forcing the owners into an unwanted construction project of their own. With this in mind, the next best option was to open up the non-structural wall between the kitchen and living room. To allow the owner to separate these two spaces as needed, a custom made, white oak pocket door (with frosted glass) and bi-fold doors over the wet bar were installed.

Oak floors and quartz countertops w/ cherry stained cabinetry complete this modern kitchen oriented to look out at the courtyard deck.

A window bay provides seating for a family dining area in the new kitchen. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro

Green granite countertops coordinate with the pale green subway tile in the backsplash, which also features a decorative bead board vertical tile and glass mosaic insets. To read more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/showpiece-kitchen-becomes-award-winning-kitchen

Photographer - Laurie Black

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