These homeowners were looking for a charming updated kitchen that connected to the outdoors, functioned for everyday living and offered island seating for the entire family. Liston Design Build reconfigured the layout increasing the overall footprint by extending cabinetry to the ceiling and incorporating a small bar area between the kitchen and dining room. Soft gray upper cabinets paired with white-and-blue veined quartz countertops provide a beautiful canvas for the space.

The homeowners worked closely with Gegg Design & Cabinetry on a complete transformation of their kitchen, dining and living room to respect the classic details of the 1936 home. The layout of the first floor was completely reimagined. The kitchen was relocated to make it more interactive for today’s living and the daily dining room was moved to the old kitchen space while still open to the kitchen. The designer took great care to respect the trim details of the historic home.

The homeowner wanted better function and style in her kitchen, so Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath packed a lot of style and charm into a small space. They found a perfect shade of Benjamin Moore green for the cabinetry to match her eclectic style. The custom island is the centerpiece of the space aand includes plenty of storage plus decorative corbels for style. Airy gold pendants suspended above the island complement the design perfectly. The designer chose a white subway tile that is an ideal accent to the marble-like quartz countertops and green cabinets.

Interior designer Allison Dozier of Allison Dozier Interiors follows the design philosophy that if your foundation is solid and you focus on quality craftsmanship and natural materials, it is hard to go wrong. She embraced that approach in the renovation of her own kitchen. Her goal was to create a family-friendly space that was equal parts functional, beautiful and comfortable.

Space Creator, By Michael Davis Design & Construction. The additional counter space of a double island is a great way to keep young kids on task, whether its eating or homework, while cooking. It also creates better flow around the kitchen and through the kitchen. Double islands add a great curb appeal for cocktail parties, doubling as a buffet or a bar setup. Photography by Nick Johnson.

I like the sleek, seamless look of paneled refrigerators integrated into cabinetry. There are so many focal points a kitchen remodel can achieve without the interference of a stainless steel refrigerator taking center stage. To some, paneled refrigerators might appear to have a more traditional look, with a stainless refrigerator looking more contemporary. I think the sleek integrated look can take on whatever style you want to accomplish. By using hardware, lighting and countertop materials, you can create the personality of the kitchen and have a beautiful space.