Custom kitchen with dark wood floors, white cabinets and trim, and glass double doors leading to a screen porch

The open kitchen is at the center of the living space and forms the hub of family life. A generous island of granite and oak invites people to gather. photo: Ben Benschneider

This Mosman kitchen design was created for a passionate cook. Our brief was to design an open kitchen with generous storage and easy access to an outdoor living area. This resulted in a major renovation and meant that the old U-shaped kitchen and walls had to be demolished. Natural light now floods the interior which features a new tiles floor throughout. A room divider with pendants was designed to conceal structural support posts but the hero of the kitchen is the island bench. It features a Super White granite Benchtop with a wine fridge at one end and a bar nearby. The preparation bench is defined by a Caesarstone Snow Benchtop and splashback. Here, twin stainless steel range hoods add a sculptural element to the interior.

Jacob Elliott

This bright kitchen features gorgeous white UltraCraft cabinetry and natural wood floors. The island countertop is Mont Blanc honed quartzite with a build-up edge treatment. To contrast, the perimeter countertop is Silver Pearl Leathered granite. All of the elements are tied together in the backsplash which features New Calacatta marble subway tile with a beautiful waterjet mosaic insert over the stove.

Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation -- Amish-built cabinetry, roll-out spice racks to either side of 48" Thermador range, farmhouse sink, honed Absolute Black granite countertops, Tippu White granite on island (single slab 50 SF), Black Walnut island. Custom built buffet in front of exposed brick of original house structure has Black Walnut countertop taken from original wainscot that durning project demolition -- piece is believed to be up to 350 years old. Wine Rack is all Black Walnut with undermount wet bar sink.

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Warm Santa Cecilia Royale granite countertops accent the classic white cabinetry in this inviting kitchen space in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In this project we used a beautiful fused glass harlequin in greens, whites, reds, and yellows to tie in the colors in the adjacent living room. Opening up the pass through between the living room and kitchen, and adding a raised seating area allows family and friends to spent quality time with the homeowners. The kitchen, nicely situated between the breakfast room and formal dining room, has large amounts of pantry storage and a large island perfect for family gatherings. copyright 2011 marilyn peryer photography

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Kitchen Photography by Katherine Lu

Despite its diamond-mullioned exterior, this stately home’s interior takes a more light-hearted approach to design. The Dove White inset cabinetry is classic, with recessed panel doors, a deep bevel inside profile and a matching hood. Streamlined brass cup pulls and knobs are timeless. Departing from the ubiquitous crown molding is a square top trim. The layout supplies plenty of function: a paneled refrigerator; prep sink on the island; built-in microwave and second oven; built-in coffee maker; and a paneled wine refrigerator. Contrast is provided by the countertops and backsplash: honed black Jet Mist granite on the perimeter and a statement-making island top of exuberantly-patterned Arabescato Corchia Italian marble. Flooring pays homage to terrazzo floors popular in the 70’s: “Geotzzo” tiles of inlaid gray and Bianco Dolomite marble. Field tiles in the breakfast area and cooking zone perimeter are a mix of small chips; feature tiles under the island have modern rectangular Bianco Dolomite shapes. Enameled metal pendants and maple stools and dining chairs add a mid-century Scandinavian touch. The turquoise on the table base is a delightful surprise. An adjacent pantry has tall storage, cozy window seats, a playful petal table, colorful upholstered ottomans and a whimsical “balloon animal” stool. This kitchen was done in collaboration with Daniel Heighes Wismer and Greg Dufner of Dufner Heighes and Sarah Witkin of Bilotta Architecture. It is the personal kitchen of the CEO of Sandow Media, Erica Holborn. Click here to read the article on her home featured in Interior Designer Magazine. Photographer: John Ellis Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.

Counterspace galore! Painted maple cabinets in shaker style. New hardwood floors throughout. Blue Flower granite works magically with grey & beige accent tile and marble back splash tile.

Giallo Ornamental Granite