Our Ultimate Kitchens

These kitchens showcase the best of the best and provide dreamy inspiration for your own kitchen.

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Colorful Accents

Open Invitation

Time for Reflection

Sunny Outlook

Dazzling Delight

Cool Contemporary

Bring It All Together

Life of the Party

History Lesson

Mix It Up

Formal, Fun, and Functional

Older and Wiser

Light and Bright

From the Ceiling on Down

One-of-a-Kind Kitchen

French Connection

Old-World Charm

A Place to Gather

Naturally Serene

French Flair

Timeless and Chic

Perfectly Proportioned

Objet d'Art

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Colorful Accents

A beautiful blue tile mosaic above the cooktop is a stunning focal point in this dreamy space. Simple white cabinets -- some with glass panels ? are a classic backdrop in a double-island kitchen with bright blue and green accents. The light veining in the dark gray counters works with the vintage-inspired black-and-white floors.

Open Invitation

Large kitchens are impressive, but can also feel cavernous. Not so in this kitchen. Wood tones from the ceiling to the wall and the floor draw the space together, creating an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Cabinets of all shapes and sizes ensure everything has a proper storage place.

Time for Reflection

Plenty of natural light bounces off the standout features of this kitchen. Reflective elements, such as stainless-steel appliances and chrome accents, add sparkle. The glass-front commercial-style refrigerator brings more shine. Recessed paneled cabinets, rich wood floors, and a sink skirt add texture to the room.

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Sunny Outlook

Charming yellow cabinetry imparts a warm and homey feel in this kitchen. Multicolor backsplash tiles complement an intricate peacock medallion above the cooktop. The copper apron-front sink and colorful plates add to the country feel.

Dazzling Delight

A spacious 31x16-foot kitchen is tailored to cooks and guests alike. The roomy work zone gives the cook elbowroom and counter space. The island and adjacent eating area provide spots for guests and family to chat with the cook without being in the way. Pale blue walls, white cabinets, and rich woods create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Cool Contemporary

Classic espresso cabinetry melds with contemporary lines to form this standout kitchen. Tiny mosaic tiles climb the walls and shimmer in light from the unadorned window. A two-tier gray-and-white countertop adds movement.

Bring It All Together

A striking combination of rich colors and textures warms up this once dim and gloomy kitchen. Dark walnut cabinets with ribbed-glass inserts complement zebrawood-fronted cabinets. The stripes in both elements generate a cohesive look. Dishes and other small accents lend a powerful boost of color and character.

Life of the Party

Kitchens are a gathering place for guests and family alike. This black-and-white space welcomes everyone in style. Touches of metal add contemporary flair to the classic color combination. Stainless steel extends from the appliances to the sink and faucet to the cabinet hardware.

History Lesson

Steeped in historical character, this kitchen appears to have stood the test of time. Smart material choices give the kitchen timeworn qualities, but with modern savvy. Unmatched elements, such as terra-cotta floors and furniture-style cabinetry, look as if they were added over the years. The color scheme enhances the timeless character.

Mix It Up

Open shelving, white painted stools, and an open island with a butcher-block top ground this kitchen in cottage style. The black-and-white checked floor adds personality to the space. The neutral Roman shades blend into the background, letting the rest of the stunning kitchen take charge.

Formal, Fun, and Functional

Elegant materials, such as marble countertops and rich wood flooring, infuse this kitchen with panache, but the bold cobalt blue island relaxes the formality. Touches of lime green mix with the blue to create an unexpected color combination in the traditional room. In this ultimate kitchen, style meets functionality. Customized storage cabinets and a spacious layout maximize usability.

Older and Wiser

This kitchen takes its cue from the early-1900s Tudor mansion it calls home. Exposed brick acts as a backsplash and adds texture to the mostly white kitchen. Dark countertops ground the space, and a collection of white dishware does double duty, serving on the table and as artwork.

Light and Bright

Classic white cabinets and kiwi-green accents are bathed in light from the skylight, windows, and back door. Noticeably absent from the kitchen are upper cabinets. A wall of cabinetry, including floor-to-ceiling pantries with frosted fronts, fills any and all storage needs.

From the Ceiling on Down

The crown of this kitchen, an organic-shaped ceiling soffit, is only the beginning of the fun and funky features in this kitchen. The L-shape island showcases collectibles on open shelves and also serves as prep and eating areas. Amber-color pendant lights coordinate with the honey-hue Italian walnut cabinets.

One-of-a-Kind Kitchen

In this kitchen, detail reigns supreme from the herringbone tilework in the range niche to the antique ladder-turned-pot rack to the rough-hewn beams on the ceiling. Shades of copper and brown create a warm welcome in the texture- and character-rich space.

French Connection

Traditional French and contemporary American styles are as different as night and day. The unexpected pairing combines the best of both styles in this kitchen. Creamy cabinetry with an antique glaze resembles French furniture. Elements such as the stone walls and iron work details are distinctly French. But the kitchen's function is fully contemporary American with abundant storage in the cabinetry and center island.

Old-World Charm

Practical terra-cotta floors are perfect for this family of six, while an ornate French chandelier, custom copper hood, and marble mosaic-tile wall take this kitchen over the top. A large island and spacious peninsula allow the cook to work double time: prep food on one and serve guests at the second. The commercial-grade refrigerator is hidden behind two custom-made wood panels to not disrupt the space?s old-world charm.

A Place to Gather

Good design helps a kitchen serve as both an entertaining showplace and a functional room for everyday use. This painted island offsets the kitchen?s white perimeter cabinets, while harmonizing with the slate fireplace hearth. Glossy surfaces and sleek stools create a glamorous gathering space.

Naturally Serene

Asian design and natural inspiration come together to create a calming and urbane kitchen. Light and dark elements -- including the dark island and light Alaskan cedar and bamboo cabinetry -- reflect the kitchen's Asian influence. Earthy elements are introduced with limestone counters and a tile backsplash.

French Flair

A kitchen's charm and grace often are found in the details. Ornate turned stool legs plus cabinets and countertops in two tones are standout features that refine this kitchen. Painted maple cabinetry with a coffee-color glaze, handmade backsplash tiles, and a wrought-iron chandelier give the kitchen a French flair.

Timeless and Chic

A true classic never goes out of style, as this tres chic kitchen proves. Traditional French style boasts serious staying power. Creamy white cabinetry and oil-rubbed bronze hardware are paired with a rich mahogany island and professional-grade appliances. Beautiful woodwork, arched details, and elegant accessories complete the timeless look.

Perfectly Proportioned

White cabinets, pale blue walls, and an embellished island are chic and elegant. The cherrywood top on the island, gray range hood, and dark floors anchor the spacious room.

Objet d'Art

Every detail of this kitchen exudes French ambience. The alder cabinets feature a French wax finish and are accented by a boldly painted island. Tumbled-stone floors, a tile backsplash medallion, and distressed cabinets add texture. The room is crowned with massive wood beams and a custom-made range hood.

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