kitchens

Contemporary mountain home kitchen with large wood island, white countertops, sage green cabinets, brass pendant lights, and black-framed windows.

In the kitchen, which was designed in collaboration with Pinnacle Kitchens, a ten-foot hickory island topped with a thick slab of quartz serves as a place for family to gather.

Luxury kitchen with sage green cabinetry, professional stainless steel range, white plaster hood, tiled backsplash, and open wood shelves.

A Venetian plaster hood and zellige backsplash tiles from Clé add texture to the range wall.

Traditional kitchen with sage green cabinetry, marble countertops, dark wood island, brass hardware, and tall multipane windows.

Existing cabinetry that once formed a peninsula was pushed flat against the wall, opening the kitchen for a freestanding Stoffer Home island topped with soapstone.

Traditional kitchen by Henley Design with cream cabinetry, sage green island, wood countertops, and breakfast nook.

The kitchen opens directly to the family room, where comfortable seating surrounds the stone fireplace and an impressive bank of windows overlooks the backyard.

Minimalist kitchen and dining room with pale wood vaulted ceiling, white cabinetry, colorful chairs, and glass pendant lighting.

The interior walls and ceilings feature cross-laminated timber panels, while the kitchen cabinetry and other built-ins throughout are from Italian brand Canova; the lighting is from Viabizzuno.

Traditional kitchen with sage green cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel range, and brass accents.

“The client really trusted us when we said, ‘We’re going to paint your whole kitchen and your millwork green,’ ” says Bonaiuto. Gold hardware from Rejuvenation adds glam.

Traditional Connecticut kitchen with white cabinetry, large island, wood floors, exposed beam, and iron chandelier.

The kitchen has a quiet, understated aesthetic. “The owner wanted it to be uncluttered with solid cabinets versus open shelves,” says Skolnick. The back wall conceals the refrigerator.

Traditional kitchen with gray cabinetry, large center island, stone countertops, and custom plaster range hood.

Designed to accommodate large gatherings, the reworked kitchen features custom cabinetry by Christopoulos Designs painted Sherwin-Williams Landmark, leathered Pietra Gray countertops with ogee edges, and a zellige-tile backsplash.

Dark kitchen cabinetry with brass hardware, black countertops, portrait artwork, and terracotta tile flooring.

The green glass lamp is a repurposed vintage bottle; interior designer Kristina Crestin had a hole put into the cabinet and a socket installed behind the cabinetry panel to hide the cord.

Kitchen window seat with dark cabinetry, terracotta tile floor, patterned pillows, and green glass table lamp.

The window-seat, a last-minute addition, has turned out to be one of the most popular spots in the house.

New England kitchen with dark cabinetry, walnut island, terracotta tile floor, brass fixtures, and pendant lights.

The walnut shades on the pendants play off the handsome furniture-like island. Pietra Del Cardoso on the island top and counters makes a fine companion for the moody deep-gray hue of the lower cabinets. The backsplash above the Bertazzoni stove is a noncombustible faux V-groove paneling that matches the wood-paneled walls.

Custom mauve kitchen cabinet with brass hardware beside black arched doorway and traditional staircase.

The arch reflects original arches elsewhere in the house. The cabinet’s hue echoes the hydrangeas the homeowner dries every year to bring her garden indoors for the winter.

Traditional kitchen with farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and large center island.

Architect Colin Smith printed life-size images of the windows, whose details reinforce the home’s Tudor-style origins, so Aurora could see exactly how they would look.

Traditional kitchen with dark wood island, marble countertops, cream cabinetry, brass accents, and white range hood.

Rich walnut, cream-colored cabinets, and white walls come together in a kitchen that looks as though it evolved over time. The ceiling molding lends interest while framing the island below. Owner Megan Aurora thought through every detail for both beauty and function. “I’ve been dreaming about this kitchen for years,” she says. “I’m not a designer, just a strong-headed owner.”

Contemporary kitchen with light wood cabinetry, open shelving, marble backsplash, pendant lights, and marble-topped island.

A slab of Carrara marble turns the coffee station into a focal point, while open shelving and concealed storage keep everyday necessities close at hand.

Bright white kitchen with center island, wood floors, pendant lighting, open shelves, and stainless steel refrigerator.

Soft white cabinetry, a plaster hood, and sculptural pendants give the monochromatic upstairs kitchen calm appeal. Windows relocated during the renovation bring natural light to the range wall.

Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry makes every inch count, while sculptural pendants lend a softer note above the island.

Modern kitchen with walnut cabinetry, green island, marble countertops, herringbone wood floors, and sculptural pendant lights.

Rich walnut cabinetry, creamy quartzite, and pale green tile give the parents’ compact kitchen warmth without sacrificing brightness.

Bright kitchen breakfast nook with botanical wallpaper, built-in window seat, black cabinetry, wicker chair, and checkerboard floor.

Warm cherry cabinetry, oversized checkerboard marble flooring, and milk-glass pendants restore the kitchen’s late-nineteenth-century spirit.

Kitchen storage area with white cabinetry, wood-paneled wall, open shelves, woven baskets, copper cookware, and checkerboard floor.

A furniture-like cabinet displays antique plates and copperware above baskets that neatly store table linens and other entertaining essentials.

Traditional kitchen with wood island, black cabinetry, marble backsplash, farmhouse sink, and geometric pendant lights.

Marble wraps the range wall for easy cleanup; fluted-glass cabinet fronts add texture and a subtle nod to the home’s late-nineteenth-century roots.

Kitchen with wood island, marble countertop, farmhouse sink, botanical wallpaper, breakfast nook, and checkerboard floor.

Centered between wallpaper-lined niches, the breakfast nook invites lingering over morning coffee or casual family meals. A velvet banquette, marble-topped bistro table, and views of the peach tree beyond the windows create a quiet corner that feels connected to both the garden and the home’s Tudor heritage.

White kitchen with walnut island, marble countertops, cane counter stools, brass fixtures, and pink lilies.

“I really wanted the kitchen to also be formal and not feel so much like a kitchen, so I didn’t include any upper cabinets,” Reid says.

Butler's pantry with black-framed glass walls, natural wood cabinetry, marble counter, and brass faucet.

Another nod to the past is an enclosed scullery off the kitchen that houses an overflow kitchen, food prep area, and wine room.

Bright kitchen with natural wood island, gray cabinetry, marble countertops, brass fixtures, and pendant lights.

Though the kitchen was extensively remodeled, the owners chose traditional furnishings, classic cabinetry, and reclaimed French oak flooring to blend old-world charm with modern functionality.

White coastal kitchen with wood island, marble countertop, green pendant lights, and black counter stools.

Sea Pearl quartzite countertops, leafy ceramic tile, and stools by Rhode Island maker O&G Studio echo the landscape beyond.

White coastal kitchen with green island, woven counter stools, quartz countertops, and lantern pendant lights.

Harrington counter stools from Arteriors rest beneath Urban Electric Co. Chelsea lanterns in a kitchen with “an intriguing combination of classic and modern elements,” says Pomeroy.

Traditional kitchen with green cabinetry, marble counters, wood island, and crystal chandeliers.

The kitchen by the British company deVOL “is an ode to the English cottage,” says Caldwell. The bespoke cabinetry is bottle green; the extended dairy table serves as a work island and is the only seating in the room. Countertops, backsplash, and shelving are all Arabescato marble that “feels old and natural.” The vintage chandeliers were a lucky online find.

Professional gas range beneath an arched marble backsplash with oak cabinetry.

Niches on both sides of the range store essentials like spices and olive oil.

Contemporary kitchen with oak cabinetry, teal island, leather stools, and arched marble range wall.

A simple sculptural arch softens the room’s right angles, framing a bold marble backsplash while concealing the range hood. The upholstered leather stools swivel.

Cozy breakfast nook with upholstered banquette, wood table, and sculptural pendant light.

The chameleon-like rope lighting fixture is visible at one end of the expansive banquette

Hidden coffee bar concealed behind teal cabinetry in a modern kitchen.

A concealed coffee bar was a must for the homeowner.

Kitchen with custom oak cabinetry, brass hardware, and marble countertops.

Floor-to-ceiling cabinets ensure a clutter-free kitchen.

Traditional kitchen with farmhouse sink, blue range, marble counters, and patterned tile backsplash.

A cross section of the space captures its antique styling—from the detailed cabinetry and elegant pulls to the painted marble-tile backsplash.

Blue range with brass accents set against a blue-and-white patterned tile backsplash.

Sanza Carrara marble tiles from StoneImpressions frame the La Cornue range.

White kitchen with blue island seating, patterned tile backsplash, and brass accents.

The gathering island has a furnished feel, thanks to upholstered seating and shaded fixtures.

Bright kitchen with blue tile backsplash, wood island, and cane-back counter stools.

The kitchen’s palette continues the sophisticated coastal theme with blue ceramic tile, white cabinetry, and the sandy tones of the oak island and cane-back chairs.

Open kitchen with oversized wood-topped island, marble backsplash, and coffered ceiling.

Saltonstall Architects collaborated with interior designer Kate Coughlin to create a custom kitchen with a series of small service spaces that open to a larger family area.

Blue dish pantry with custom cabinetry, patterned wallpaper, and walnut countertops.

Sauvage wallpaper from Zak + Fox adorns a dish pantry and bar that sits between the kitchen and main dining room.

White kitchen with blue range hood, oversized island, and navy upholstered counter stools.

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff designed all interior cabinetry to coordinate with the transoms above the front door, “So we have this sort of continuous line that works through the house that ties everything together and makes it feel calm and organized and orderly,” she says.

Contemporary kitchen with pale wood cabinetry, waterfall island, and open shelving.

In the kitchen, also part of the great room, Hector Finch pendants illuminate dual islands and reflect off the glossy zellige-tile backsplash. New Hampshire’s JH Klein Wassink crafted the cabinetry.

White kitchen with oversized island, glass pendants, and natural wood accents.

The kitchen has a calming clean white palette. Double islands allow for plenty of room to work and congregate.

Kitchen with white plaster range hood, natural wood cabinetry, and oversized marble island.

The custom kitchen in rift-sawn white oak won a PRISM award last year. Its ventilation hood is made of plaster, which builder Thomas Van Hollebeke says created a challenge that ultimately proved rewarding.

Spacious kitchen with oversized island, woven counter stools, and rustic pendant lighting.

The open-concept kitchen is elevated yet casual with rustic details like the island lights from The Limehouse Lamp Company and the shimmery zellige tile backsplash.

Kitchen with sage green cabinetry, marble island, woven stools, and brass pendants.

A woodsy green stands in for the expected white on the kitchen cabinets. The existing stone countertops, with their subtle green undertones, were retained.

Green built-in bar cabinetry with glass-front uppers, woven dining chairs, and colorful artwork.

The built-in bar that anchors the dining room sports a deeper shade of green.

Cottage kitchen with farmhouse sink and woven bistro dining chairs.

The entire kitchen was designed around the massive, structurally reinforced cast-iron sink from Randolph Morris.

Modern wood kitchen with oversized island and black range hood.

Howard didn’t make many changes to the kitchen, with its tray ceiling, metal range hood, and white-oak cabinetry. His project manager, Leeanna Miller, did add the custom-designed stools to match the ones in the dining area—and to soften the overall look of the space.

Modern white kitchen with wood island, oversized picture window, and minimalist cabinetry.

The kitchen island is topped with Super White quartzite, and the base cabinetry is fabricated from rift white oak; concrete floors run throughout the space.

Coastal kitchen with blue-and-white tile backsplash, brass fixtures, and large island.

Opposite the dining area, the kitchen backsplash grabs all the attention with its mix of navy and white Zellige and hand-painted Delft tiles in a quilt-like pattern. McQuaide painted all the cabinets and added new hardware. To the left is one of two swinging doors that “add a bit of fun,” says the homeowner.

Modern coastal kitchen with marble island, light wood cabinetry, and brass accents.

Tadelakt (waterproof plaster) walls done by artisan Luis Fernando and European oak cabinets sourced through Divine Design Center bring timelessness to the kitchen. Najnigier used Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble for the countertops and backsplash.

White kitchen with large island, blue Roman shade, farmhouse sink, and brass lantern pendant.

In the kitchen, pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting hang over the island. The countertops are quartz, and the window valance fabric is from Kravet.

Contemporary kitchen with white cabinetry, waterfall marble island, and leather bar stools.

Fine prefers to use vinyl cushions in a kitchen because they’re stain resistant and wipe clean but still look like leather. She positioned three stools from Artistic Frame at the counter, whose marble surface is underlit to create a glowing, ethereal effect.

Transitional kitchen with black cabinetry, wood island, white walls, and pendant lighting.

The black-and-white kitchen nods to modernity in the vintage home. Essex Bay Cabinetry & Design fabricated the cabinets, which are painted Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart.

Minimalist kitchen with wood cabinetry, marble island, and integrated storage wall.

The kitchen features flush millwork by Silver Maple. The owner’s photographs are incorporated throughout the house, including this one nestled into its own bespoke space.

Kitchen with blue cabinetry, wood island, marble backsplash, and pendant lighting.

The kitchen was deliberately detailed to look as if it evolved over time, says Cristina Johnson of her interior design. Built-in cupboards set between oak columns resemble vintage hutches. The mix of painted and stained wood finishes makes the space feel intimate, while the fluting on the island’s base is a nod to traditional styles.

Coastal kitchen with marble waterfall island, white cabinetry, and brass hardware.

Relocated to the center of the home, the kitchen has a Super White quartzite countertop and backsplash. The faucet, pendants, and cabinet hardware are unlacquered brass.

Farmhouse kitchen with wood beams, large island, and woven bar stools

Nebel Grey quartzite forms both countertop and backsplash in the kitchen, where island pendants from KingsHaven complement cabinetry painted Sherwin-Williams Grassland.

Bright kitchen with large island, pendant lighting, and classic white cabinetry

My client was on the fence about the kitchen counter stools, but the last time I visited she said they are the most comfortable,” says Marcelo. The leather backs and seats have proven easy to clean and kid-friendly. “I think we kind of nailed it with the textures and fabrics in the house,” says Marcelo.

Custom built-in bar with mirrored shelving, brass details, and decorative panel doors

Sliding panels on the custom bar lend interest whether open or closed.

Modern farmhouse kitchen with wood island, pendant lights, white cabinetry, and exposed beams.

In lieu of upper cabinetry, interior designer Nicole Kovensky included hidden niches in the plaster range hood to store olive oil and cooking essentials.

Butler’s pantry with navy blue cabinetry, brass hardware, black countertops, and modern faucet.

The cabinetry in the butler’s pantry was built by Crown Point Cabinetry and is topped with slabs of walnut that tie into the wood on the nearby kitchen island.

Modern kitchen with marble waterfall island, brass pendant lights, wood cabinetry, and bar seating.

The open kitchen features some of interior designer Heidi Lachapelle’s favorite lighting: pendants by Allied Maker.

Bright modern kitchen with sage green cabinetry, wood island, marble countertops, and exposed ceiling beams.

Brushed-granite and cherry countertops and glazed terra-cotta backsplash tiles join oak accents and blue cabinetry in the kitchen; the pendant lights are from Design Within Reach.

Modern kitchen with marble island, wood cabinetry, vaulted ceiling, and minimalist pendants.

Herrmann chose a Vermont Danby marble for the kitchen island, and she clad the ceiling with Topakustik grooved panels, which are known for their quieting acoustical effect.

Colorful kitchen with green cabinetry, marble island, patterned backsplash, and brass hardware.

Casagrande replaced the kitchen’s white-and-silver color scheme with shades of blue, green, and gold. She added pops of fuchsia (see the island stools) for good measure.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, wood accents, and waterfall island seating

The kitchen was largely in sync with Fulmer’s overall concept, so he saw no need to replace the counters or cabinetry.

Pool house kitchen with green cabinetry, brick floors, and wood island

The kitchenette island’s walnut top is made from a single slab of wood. The counter stools are by Richard Watson.

Modern kitchen with dark island, brass stools, and statement linear pendant

There’s a lovely symmetry to the kitchen with its imposing island and brass-accented stools from Interlude Home. The island’s surface is Tropical Storm granite from Everest Marble, while the perimeter counters are made from an engineered stone called Bianco Vittoria.

Blue kitchen with large island, custom cabinetry, and wood beams

The kitchen’s ocean-blue quartzite countertops pair nicely with the blue cabinetry, made by Cookshire Cabinets in Cookshire, Quebec.

Green kitchen with wood beams, open shelving, and island seating

To reference the conifer forest seen from every room in the house, the kitchen cabinetry wears Benjamin Moore Chimichurri and sports wood pulls.

Modern kitchen with blue upper cabinets, wood island, and exposed ceiling beams.

Crown Point also did the cabinetry in the new kitchen. Blue painted cupboards contrast with the natural wood finish on the island’s base.

Bright kitchen with marble island, blue barstools, and modern art.

The designers reclad the existing kitchen island with a light Calacatta marble and brightened the walls and cabinetry with Backdrop’s Interior Motives paint.

Midcentury-inspired kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, globe pendant lights, and black brick accent wall designed by Sashya Thind.

ainting the kitchen’s original brick a dark black gives the room a more modern feel and accentuates a painting by Thind Fernandes’s grandmother.

Kitchen with marble island, wood cabinetry, and brass range hood under exposed beams.

Bove’s team chose rift- and quarter-sawn oak to give the kitchen a uniform look. Wooden ceiling beams designed by ten Brinke ratchet up the kitchen’s cozy factor.

Warm kitchen with walnut island, wood cabinetry, navy drawers, pendant lighting, and double windows.

Set on legs, the walnut kitchen island reads like a piece of furniture; the handmade ceramic pendant lights above are by Natalie Page.

Rustic kitchen with wood cabinetry, navy lower drawers, open shelves, and farmhouse pottery.

The kitchen, which is open to the great room, was designed with a lower ceiling finished in plaster to make the room more approachable. Base cabinets are painted Studio Green by Farrow & Ball; the tall pine cabinet conceals a coffee station.

Kitchen with marble island, light gray cabinetry, wine fridge, and tall black-framed windows.

The spacious kitchen is a cook’s dream, with storage and counter space galore and bountiful light flooding in through the window wall.

White modern kitchen with marble counters and panoramic lakefront windows.

“We designed the kitchen to avoid having upper cabinets at the lake end,” Coffin says. Fierz gave the room an understated yet unified look by extending the quartz surface from the countertops up the walls.

Modern kitchen with large marble island, pendant lighting, and wood cabinetry.

In the kitchen, the brown under-cabinetry against the white mimics the home’s two-toned exterior siding and “keeps that contrast moving,” says Fierz.

Bright kitchen with marble island, rattan barstools, and white cabinetry.

Practical counter stools from Serena & Lily and pendant lights from Visual Comfort & Co. were added to the existing kitchen island.

Black cabinetry pantry with green tiled backsplash and gold pendant light

Black lacquer cabinetry, gold mesh panels, and green tile from Artistic Tile combine to create a dramatic look in the butler’s pantry.

White kitchen with black and gold range hood, marble counters, and brass fixtures

Striking Panda marble countertops lend interest to the white kitchen, along with a hood and range from BlueStar; Stamford-based kitchen design firm Deane collaborated on both the kitchen and the butler’s pantry.

Kitchen with marble island, dark walls, and cozy lounge seating.

Pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting illuminate the sleek space, which contains a custom sofa and Stellar Works barstools upholstered in a Kvadrat fabric.

Dramatic kitchen with marble waterfall island and dark green walls.

Indian Onyx polished marble countertops, a gold mirrored tile backsplash from Tilebar, and walnut accents offset the walls and cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore Essex Green.

Built-in coffee station with wood counter and green cabinetry.

The clients specifically requested a coffee bar.

Kitchen sink with brass faucet, marble counters, and black grid window.

A glass-and-steel partition separates the kitchen from the living room.

Kitchen with green cabinetry, marble backsplash, and brass accents.

Brass hardware from Needham Decorative Hardware and brass sink fittings from House of Rohl complement the cabinetry, which is painted Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue.

Elegant kitchen range with tiled backsplash, cream cabinets, and brass accents.

A new pantry is painted Farrow & Ball Brinjal, while the upper cabinets feature Banker Wire mesh panels.

Traditional kitchen with cream cabinetry, large island, and black range.

The clients requested a walnut island resembling an antique worktable found in old English kitchens; this custom version, however, expertly conceals the kitchen’s second dishwasher to satisfy the needs of a modern family.

Sleek kitchen with glossy white cabinets, mosaic backsplash, and magenta bar stools.

The kitchen shines courtesy of a mirrored backsplash from TileBar and a pendant from Coup D’Etat

Open kitchen with wood beams, black countertops, large island, and glass-front cabinets.

Black soapstone counters, glass-front cabinets with black metal framing, an expansive island of natural oak, and a sextet of Natalie Page’s ceramic funnel pendants complete the contemporary farm-kitchen look. Awning windows at the sink usher in the breeze.

This expansive kitchen balances luxury and functionality with marble surfaces, modern lighting, and a wraparound view of verdant outdoor spaces.

Bog-oak cabinetry, custom-designed pulls, a back-lit tobacco-barn ceiling, and leathered stone countertops give the spacious kitchen personality plus.

Modern white kitchen with dark stone island and views to a garden through large grid windows.

The kitchen overlooks the backyard patio where a carriage house was demolished. “Its stone foundation was integrated into the cliff to create a kind of grotto,” says landscape architect Matthew Cunningham.

Spacious kitchen island with pale green barstools and pendant lighting in Erin Gates design

Gates mixed metal finishes and earth tones for a modern take on a classic English kitchen, selecting a brushed brass hood above the range, beige cabinets, and a slab-marble backsplash and countertop with gray and brown veining. “I love the mix of warm and cool,” she says.

Elegant kitchen with marble island, brass range hood, and custom cabinetry by Erin Gates.

A separate refrigerator and freezer flank the doorway to the butler’s pantry.

Built-in dish cabinet with blue-and-white ceramics and marble countertop styled by Erin Gates.

A ceramic subway tile backsplash and glass doors on the cabinetry allow Gates’s favorite blue dishes to shine.

Elegant home bar with wood shelving, glassware, and dark green cabinetry designed by Erin Gates.

“Everyone who walks in says, ‘I love this,’ ” says Gates of the little bar room off the kitchen, which has a ceiling dressed in a Schumacher tortoiseshell wallpaper.

Contemporary kitchen with waterfall island, light wood cabinetry, and dramatic stone backsplash.

n the kitchen, with its dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling, Blue Caravaggio marble tops a cerused-walnut island and the nearby counter and backsplash.

Elegant navy butler’s pantry with glass-front cabinets, brass hardware, and marble countertop

The bar area isn’t directly adjacent to the calming kitchen, so it got a different treatment: dramatic lighting and a jolt of color.

Bright white kitchen with glass globe pendant lights, marble island, and classic cabinetry

The kitchen is more than the sum of its parts thanks to its functionality and tried-and-true materials

Sunlit kitchen with classic white cabinetry, large window, and subway tile backsplash

Simplicity is the hallmark of this classic all-white kitchen with Carrara marble countertops and a wide swath of ceramic subway tile.

Built-in coffee bar with white cabinetry, marble countertop, and shelves for mugs and accessories

The coffee bar can be hidden but gets everyday use.

Transitional kitchen with navy island, pendant lighting, and creamy cabinetry with mixed metals

The designer immediately saw the transformative power of opening up the space, and the clearly defined work triangle is a baker’s dream.

Stylish kitchen with cream cabinetry, professional range, and gold pot filler under a custom hood

Clean lines, light, and symmetry shine in this from-scratch baker’s kitchen. It features custom cabinets, marble countertops, and a striking accent color that reads as blue: Regent Green from Benjamin Moore.

Bright waterfront kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and large island

Wood cabinets, flooring, and a beamed ceiling make the kitchen an inviting place to gather and enjoy the unobstructed view. The clam-shaped pendants, like the lighting throughout the house, are purposely transparent. “You see them and see past them,” says Anastasia.

Luxurious kitchen with marble backsplash, waterfall island, and gold fixtures.

The kitchen was designed around the statement-making Cristallo Blue quartzite from BAS Stone.

Light-filled kitchen with shaker cabinets, marble-topped island, spindle-back stools, and a wall of windows with tailored valances.

In the kitchen, old and new meet through traditional cabinets and hardware paired with a contemporary take on the classic candlelit sconce by The Urban Electric Co.

Classic white kitchen with paneled cabinetry, black accents, oversized island seating, and lantern-style pendant lights.

The chef’s kitchen, a natural gathering place for family and guests, encourages lingering with its cushioned counter stools and oversize dining chairs from Noir.

Contemporary kitchen featuring soft green cabinetry, a rich walnut island with waterfall edges, and open wood shelving against white shiplap walls.

Irving’s team designed the walnut island, which was built by Jeff Blaisdell.

Airy modern kitchen with vaulted ceiling, open shelving, red accent chairs, and integrated dining area, flooded with natural light.

The kitchen and dining area are flooded with natural light from both the north and south. Much of the interior’s color comes from the owners’ art collection; the print on the red-tiled wall is by Dana Schutz.

Efficient pantry with blue-gray open shelves, woven baskets, and wood countertops, designed for easy access and visual appeal.

The pantry gets the coastal treatment with Benjamin Moore’s Boothbay Gray paint.

Airy kitchen with shaker-style white cabinetry, a central island with wood slat detail, leather barstools, and white pendant lighting.

The backsplash tile’s gray undertones and crackle finish lend texture and a bit of color interest to the mostly white kitchen with its French country influence.

Warm, transitional-style kitchen featuring a rich wood island, pendant lighting, and stainless-steel appliances with a view toward a butler’s pantry.

The secondary kitchen, which can be closed off from the main kitchen during parties, features black cabinetry, a wood island, and limestone flooring.

Bright kitchen with custom white cabinetry, a dramatic hexagonal tile backsplash, wood floors, and polished chrome barstools at the island.

he main kitchen, meanwhile, has white cabinetry and a backsplash of eglomise tiles from TileBar.

Contemporary kitchen with light wood cabinetry, white countertops, black accents, and a bright hallway leading to the outdoors.

A built-in buffet with a beverage refrigerator in its base is handy to both the kitchen table and the family room. F

Modern kitchen with walnut cabinetry, black countertops, and a central island with spindle-back stools beneath minimalist pendant lights

The front door opens into the kitchen, where a custom bar-height walnut dining table with a honed absolute black granite top serves double duty as additional prep space. The Thos. Moser stools are from the clients’ own collection.

Country-style kitchen with a central island, floral patterned backsplash, open shelving, and rustic wood floors

The overall feel of the kitchen remains true to its humble seventeenth-century origins, with distressed painted cabinets, open shelving, stools with rush seats, and a Shaker-inspired iron chandelier

Light-filled modern kitchen featuring a large island, built-in bar cabinetry, and a hallway with black-framed windows.

A built-in buffet with a beverage refrigerator in its base is handy to both the kitchen table and the family room.

Sleek open-concept kitchen and dining room with sculptural chandelier, white cabinetry, and natural wood finishes.

The wood table in the kitchen has a live edge and a resin finish; Ochre’s Moonlight Murmuration ceiling fixture dangles above it.

Bright and airy kitchen featuring a large island, wood cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lush garden.

The large kitchen island is more than a dining and food prep area: it’s also the locus for family gatherings and parties—and has even served as an impromptu dance floor. The tray ceiling helps delineate the kitchen space and provides continuity with the rest of the home.

Contemporary kitchen with light wood cabinetry, white countertops, a central island with stools, and black-trimmed windows.

Floating shelves across the kitchen windows are a unique touch.

Light-filled kitchen with black countertops, cream cabinetry, and wide-open casement windows overlooking a garden and patio.

An eight-foot window above the kitchen’s black granite countertop opens accordion-style to the pool area.

Light-filled kitchen with farmhouse sink, white cabinetry, and a row of blue-and-white vases on the windowsill.

Ocean views take center stage in the kitchen.

The quartzite falls partway down the side of the ebony-stained oak base; the stools are from Made Goods and the customized pendants are from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.

Exterior siding wraps the walls of the kitchen, which features a Wolf range with a convection cooktop and a peninsula topped with quartzite.

Bright coastal kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, brass pendant lights, and navy-accented bar stools

Brass Ann-Morris pendants, rope-backed Hickory Chair stools, and preppy plaid GP&J Baker fabric on the chairs give the kitchen a sense of place.

Coastal-inspired blue home bar with woven cabinet fronts, brass faucet, and built-in wine fridge

“The wet bar lives opposite the view, so we drenched it in ‘Digs Blue’ and added brass detailing and a teak-and-holly counter for a nautical touch,” says Chiappone.

Airy coastal kitchen with light mint green cabinetry, butcher block island, white bar stools, and large pendant lights under a vaulted ceiling.

The existing kitchen was very rudimentary, so the design team started from scratch, transforming a hodgepodge of small spaces into a larger contemporary kitchen with soapstone countertops and Schoolhouse lighting.

Gourmet kitchen featuring brass lighting and range hood, marble backsplash, white cabinetry, and a walnut island with seating.

The kitchen cabinetry is traditional, but the room itself is unabashedly modern with a custom brass hood as a focal point. The island sink faces the light-filled living room. To the left, a wood-lined coffee bar can be concealed by pocket doors, much like the spice racks flanking the Lacanche range.

Bright and airy kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, a slatted wood ceiling, island seating, and modern pendant lighting.

Lawson-Fenning stools sidle up to a kitchen island covered in Olympian White Danby marble from Vermont and illuminated by a trio of Muuto pendants.

Spacious coastal kitchen with dual islands, wood ceiling, pendant lighting, natural light, and a mix of white and navy cabinetry.

Designed by Venegas and Company, the kitchen holds two islands, one for prepping and one for dining. The second island, with its navy blue fluted base by Erik Rueda, eases the transition from kitchen to dining area, Reider explains.

Vibrant country kitchen with red cabinetry, glossy purple tile backsplash, open shelving, and a rustic wooden island adorned with vintage dishware.

The color scheme for the kitchen began with the purple tile, which interior designer Sasha Bikoff complemented with red lacquered cabinets. An island of reclaimed oak brings a natural element to the room.

Sleek modern kitchen with marble waterfall island, light oak cabinetry, black hood range, and natural wood accents beneath exposed ceiling beams.

Cantoni bar stools sidle up to an island covered in Thunder Bay quartzite; a butler’s pantry behind the range provides additional storage and workspace.

A kitchen with white cabinets and blue upholstered stools

The existing Christopher Peacock kitchen flows into the breakfast area and family room for a gathering space that runs the expanse of the house. The designers painted and mirrored the range hood to make it feel more connected to the rest of the redesign.

Contemporary kitchen design with a large central island, wood cabinetry, and bold black pendant lights creating a bright and functional space.

The kitchen countertops are Jet Mist, a honed gray granite that looks like soapstone but is more durable, while the upper cabinets are walnut, and the lowers are white lacquer.

Rustic kitchen with exposed wooden beams, a large butcher block island, cream cabinetry, and a brick backsplash, offering a warm and functional space for cooking.

Visual Comfort & Co. pendants illuminate the kitchen’s walnut-butcher-block-topped island. A custom plaster hood blends seamlessly with the surrounding plaster walls and ceilings.

Charming walk-in pantry with white cabinetry, open shelving, a window providing natural light, and a shiplap ceiling, creating a functional and inviting space.

The designers reconfigured what was originally a back staircase into a spacious, much-needed pantry featuring wine racks and shelf brackets made from reclaimed iron.

Rustic yet modern kitchen with wood-beamed ceilings, cream cabinetry, a large wooden island, farmhouse sink, and brick fireplace adding warmth and character.

In the kitchen, a cabinet to the left of the farmhouse sink conceals an integrated panel-front Sub-Zero refrigerator.

Modern kitchen with a sleek white island featuring a built-in cooktop, stylish woven bar stools, and a stainless steel range hood. The space includes warm wooden cabinetry, integrated appliances, a minimalist backsplash, and elegant decor, creating a functional yet inviting design.

The kitchen has ample prep space with two full islands and a console counter along the back wall.

Luxurious kitchen featuring a large wooden island with white countertops, green leather bar stools, brass shelving, pendant lighting, and marble backsplash.

A stained oak island topped with Imperial Danby marble lends warmth to the kitchen.

Elegant butler's pantry featuring deep green cabinetry with brass hardware, a hammered metallic sink, black subway tile backsplash, and marble countertop.

Waterworks tile and Benjamin Moore Chimichurri spice up the pantry with its hammered polished-nickel sink from Native Trails.

Open-concept modern kitchen and dining area featuring a sleek concrete accent wall, wood-paneled ceiling, large island with bar seating, glass dining table, and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic outdoor views.

The kitchen’s contemporary lines are warmed by a white-oak acoustical ceiling and matching cabinets topped with Caesarstone. Ventilation equipment is concealed within a concrete wall that looms over the powerhouse gas range, which the husband commandeers most of the time.

Bright and airy open-concept living room and kitchen with vaulted shiplap ceilings, an elegant chandelier, modern pendant lighting, a large island with a sink, and a cozy fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating.

The sleek new kitchen, with its cathedral ceiling, opens into a generous sitting room and breakfast nook.

Spacious modern kitchen featuring a large wooden island with white quartz countertops, black pendant lighting, and upholstered barstools. The space includes white cabinetry with brass hardware, a custom range hood with brass detailing, glossy subway tile backsplash, and commercial-grade appliances. A cozy dining nook and built-in cabinetry complete the open and inviting design.

Charming scullery featuring custom teal cabinetry with brass hardware, a wood countertop, and integrated wine storage. The space is accented with a farmhouse-style sink, wall-mounted brass sconces, a colorful vintage rug, and modern artwork, creating a blend of functionality and timeless design.

Guests can bypass the kitchen and help themselves to beverages in the neighboring scullery, which is equipped with a sink, dishwasher, wine storage, and a coffeemaker.

Hinkley pendants illuminate a quartz composite countertop in the kitchen, which features custom cabinets by Zel Woodworking and a custom nickel vent hood accented with brass.

Elegant butler's pantry featuring a mix of warm wood cabinetry with fluted glass doors and light sage green drawers with brass hardware. The space is complemented by a black-and-white checkered marble floor, a black-framed window letting in natural light, and a vintage-style pendant light, blending classic and modern design elements.

The butler’s pantry is concealed behind nine-foot steel-and-glass doors and has a checkerboard marble floor and ample storage

Elegant wet bar with dark wood cabinetry, built-in glass shelving, and a mosaic tile backsplash. The space features a wine fridge, a display of glassware, and illuminated shelves showcasing a collection of spirits, creating a stylish and functional entertainment area.

The cabinetry in the living area’s wet bar matches the kitchen island, while the metallic backsplash ramps up the glam factor.

Modern kitchen with a large island featuring a marble countertop and wood paneling, sleek gray cabinetry, and a bold rustic range hood as a focal point. The space is illuminated by oversized metallic pendant lights and natural light streaming through large windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.

The kitchen, designed by Karen Berkemeyer, is a blend of modern and classic with its distressed-wood island paired with contemporary leather chairs; a zinc hood and metal pendants lend a dramatic touch.

Modern kitchen and dining area featuring a glass dining table surrounded by plush white chairs with chrome frames, set atop a green area rug. The space includes sleek cabinetry, a large kitchen island with barstools, floor-to-ceiling windows offering scenic views, and contemporary light fixtures. Natural light enhances the airy and sophisticated design.

Like the kitchen wall, the table base has a cerused-wood finish. Rather than a sink in front of the window as is typical, White placed the cooktop and hood there to allow the cook to take in the view.

Modern kitchen with a large teal island, gold bar stools, white countertops, pendant lighting, and panoramic windows offering stunning mountain views.

The kitchen island’s deep teal Wood-Mode cabinets sparked the home’s palette.

Bright farmhouse-style kitchen featuring a large wooden island with a marble countertop, a farmhouse sink with brass fixtures, and open shelving displaying white dishware. The space is illuminated by brass pendant lighting and natural light from large glass doors leading to an outdoor view. A vintage- rug adds warmth and texture to the elegant design.

Premier Builders created the kitchen’s custom hutch, where the owner’s collection of French ceramic dinnerware is displayed.

Bright and inviting kitchen featuring a navy island with a marble countertop, paired with woven barstools for a stylish yet functional seating area. The space boasts a bay window that floods the room with natural light, a modern brass chandelier with a decorative ceiling medallion, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Designed with flexibility in mind, the open layout leaves room for future family needs.

It was important to Miller to allow her clients—a young couple with a baby on the way—room to grow. The kitchen’s window bay remains open, rather than filled with a banquette or window seat, and the island is small enough to allow for a play area between it and the nearby fireplace.

Elegant kitchen design featuring a large central island with a marble countertop and rich wooden base, paired with upholstered bar stools. The space includes custom white cabinetry, brass pendant lighting, a large window with a garden view, and decorative potted plants for a fresh and inviting atmosphere.

The existing kitchen, thoughtfully preserved with minimal updates, features new lighting for a refreshed look while maintaining the original builder’s quality design.

The expansive modern kitchen features a coffee bar, a live-edge island with a built-in pet feeding station, and an open pantry tucked away toward the rear of the house.

Elegant kitchen with a large island, marble countertop, antique-style lantern pendant lights, farmhouse sink, and white cabinetry with brass hardware.

Above the kitchen island, antique Italian garden lanterns from L’Antiquaire bring a timeless charm, seamlessly blending vintage elegance with modern function in this inviting space.

Modern kitchen with natural wood cabinetry, a large island, open shelving, and a bright, open layout connecting to the dining and living areas, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

Large triple-glazed windows at the back of the house bathe the kitchen in light.

Pantry in a historic home painted Benjamin Moore Windy Sky.

The existing pantry off the kitchen, which provides out-of-the-way storage, is refreshed with Benjamin Moore Windy Sky.

kitchen with terracotta colored cabinets

Kitchen cabinets are painted Firebush, a special-order color from Fine Paints of Europe.

Kitchen with bright blue cabinets and tile

The new kitchen, designed by Downsview Kitchens, features Versailles Mesh backsplash tile from Ann Sacks and a distressed-metal range hood.

Kitchen with white cabinets and an oak island

An oak island lends richness to the kitchen; the clients specifically requested quartz countertops for their durability.

The bar is painted Farrow & Ball Studio Green to coordinate with the adjacent dining room’s wallpaper.

Modern kitchen with glossy plum cabinetry, marble island, blue barstools, and pink lantern pendants.

Owner Karen Kames sparked the home’s palette with her choice of mulberry-colored cabinetry in the kitchen.

Black and light wood kitchen with bold marble countertop

The kitchen, which beautifully blends black accents and light wood, cooks up a natural-meets-industrial appeal. The statement-making waterfall-edge countertop is Black Panda quartzite, and the fixtures hanging above are from Visual Comfort & Co.

Kurth and her team selected a ribbon-like fixture from Luke Lamp Co. to illuminate the island in the streamlined kitchen.

The kitchen cabinetry, which is painted Farrow & Ball Mizzle, is paired with marble backsplash tile from StoneImpressions. A walnut countertop for the island seating area adds warmth.

Detail of contemporary gold light fixtures.

Melt light fixtures from Tom Dixon hang above the island.

Kitchen island with three contemporary gold pendants.

Working with Kloter Farms, Lyon and his clients gutted the kitchen and reworked it to make space for a large island and to create access to the adjacent mudroom and pantry.

Contemporary kitchen with a large kitchen island, glass globe pendants and rattan chairs.

Duffy describes the kitchen, with its expansive island, trellised pantry door, and Moroccan rugs, as “functional but warm.”

White kitchen cabinetry with wood accents and brass hardware

The kitchen’s decorative accents—wicker-backed chairs, wood cabinetry trim, and brass hardware—conspire to add a sense of country sophistication.

Contemporary dining room overlooking a wooded yard with a pond.

Lined up like an imagined herd of fluffy sheep, these delightful Verellen stools, covered in faux curly lambswool, epitomize design that is stylish but also comfortable enough for family getaways with children and future grandchildren.

Brass shelf brackets match the trim on the bar cabinetry.

Kitchen seating area with two swivel chairs

A seating area overlooking the patio contains a pair of chairs upholstered in a fabric from John Rosselli & Associates with a Schumacher trim.

Kitchen with bright blue cabinets and rattan stools

It’s common to have several people in this Berkshires kitchen at once, and a secondary sink provides an opportunity to spread out.

Wet bar with cream colored cabinetry and a green and gold marble countertop

The wet bar adjacent to the kitchen is outfitted with a sink, wine storage, and refrigerator drawers for entertaining. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore Dove Wing and is topped with Campan, a green-and-gold marble.

An S. Harris binding from Fabricut complements a Twigs fabric from John Rosselli & Associates on the window treatment. The floors in the kitchen and wet bar are a mix of walnut and travertine.

Contemporary kitchen cabinetry made from stained, wire-brushed oak

Awash in neutrals and texture, the kitchen’s cabinetry is stained, wire-brushed oak, the flooring is white oak, and the countertops are brushed Caribbean Island marble.

Sophisticated urban kitchen with wood cabinets and a abstract wallpaper.

This nook in the kitchen of a Boston brownstone serves as the only dining area in the home, so the table can expand to seat twelve. The wallpaper is from Holly Hunt, and the Kravet chairs are upholstered in Perennials indoor-outdoor fabric.

To keep the kitchen modern but inviting, designer Nicole Hirsch had the cabinets treated with a whitewash stain. The countertops are quartz, and the barstools are from GUBI.

View of the end of a natural wood kitchen island

Open shelving, also constructed of oak, provides additional storage.

Kitchen with sage green cabinets, wood island and leather counter stools

The palette is inspired by the view of the lake and trees beyond. The barstools are from McGee & Co.

Kitchen with moss green cabinets, a light natural wood island, and white oak flooring

The light fixtures and sink fittings are from deVOL, and the unlacquered brass hardware is from Rejuvenation. “The brass ages really well,” says interior designer Jenny Morrison.

Sink view of a white kitchen with two dishwashers

A pair of dishwashers are located near the sink for easy party cleanup.

Smoked-oak cabinetry, metal-mesh cabinet doors, and an antiqued-mirror backsplash comprise the wet bar.

A custom metal hood from Raw Urth Designs vents the Wolf cooktop.

Large white kitchen with a white oak island

White- and smoked-oak cabinetry paired with a Calacatta Bettogli honed marble backsplash and countertops—the eleven-foot island features a single, two-inch-thick slab—give this kitchen a timeless appeal.

White kitchen with blue and white tile and pottery

The homeowner had four directives when it came to the kitchen, remembers Ruff: “Find a place for my small appliances; find a place for my cookbooks; and find a place for my blue-and-white china—and make it beautiful.” The designer delivered.

Kitchen in a Concord home designed by Jerimiah Eck of Eck MacNeely Architects

Keeping with the warmth that wood brings to the interiors, Lewis selected kitchen cabinets in a walnut finish from SieMatic. They are accented with a marble exhaust hood and backsplash, while the countertops are Neolith.

Kitchen with contemporary dark wood cabinets, blue range, and white and stainless steel hood

During the renovation, the team discovered the home’s original hearth. To pay homage, Sharff and kitchen designer Donna Venegas opted to place the new kitchen’s range on the same wall.

White kitchen with a large stainless steel range and hood.

MOTRA cabinets from Christopher Peacock and polished Statuario marble on the countertops and backsplash give the kitchen its clean, sophisticated aura.

Kitchen with navy blue cabinetry and gold accents

The kitchen in the guest pavilion features cabinetry from Christopher Peacock.

Kitchen with white and oak cabinetry and a large marble-clad island.

“We really wanted the kitchen to be the ‘wow’ moment,” says Photopoulos, who opted for shelves in lieu of upper cabinets so the space feels more open.

Kitchen island with an island with a waterfall countertop and large brass pendant lights.

The wife loves to cook, so there’s plenty of room for an audience at the thirteen-foot waterfall island, which is topped with Silestone and paired with stools from Brownstone Furniture.

Large Boston kitchen with white and gray cabinetry.

Because the home’s gut renovation by BSA Construction and Payne | Collins Design called for relocating the kitchen and opening it to the formal living room, Hogarty had the uppers of the Christopher Peacock cabinetry painted the same shade of white as the walls. “We wanted to soften the functional aspects of it,” she says, “to make it feel more like millwork than just a kitchen.”

Kitchen range with white and gold range hood

Behind the Wolf range is a marble mosaic backsplash, while the wall above the counter is sheathed in cornflower blue crackle tile from Ann Sacks.

Kitchen island topped with walnut and a glass front cabinet

The second island, topped with knotty French walnut, is kid central; behind it, glass doors with decorative curved accents reveal shelves and drawers that hold school and art supplies.

Kitchen with coffered ceilings and bright blue pendants

A coffered ceiling reflects the traditional architecture of the house and unifies the new space.

Butler's pantry with navy blue cabinetry

Adding to the allure of the butler’s pantry is the ceiling’s patterned wallpaper. The small room is as functional as it is beautiful with a wine column for beverages, a coffee station tucked behind countertop cabinet doors, and a second dishwasher. The striped wallpaper on the opposite wall is reflected in the mirrored cabinet doors.

Williams’s girlfriend came up with the idea for the slick wine “room” that separates the kitchen, designed by Erich Diller of Evolve Design Group, from the living room.

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