Dream kitchens
If there’s anything today’s dream kitchens have in common, it’s the idea of gathering and participating. Whether it’s kids doing homework while mom and dad cook, or friends gathering for a taste of the appetizer buffet, multiple barstools around oversized islands provide the place to hang out. Various hues of the turquoise blue of many baby boomers’ childhoods have found their way back into the picture too. Take a look at these dream kitchens featured from each of our Housetrends’ cities and pick your favorite.
Wanting to make their kitchen space more inviting, New Albany, Ohio homeowners opened up what had been a segmented space and used repurposed barn wood to create a rustic feel. Unconventional lighting adds a layer of subtle warmth. Eclectic details were added with leather wrapped bar stools circling an extended granite countertop that is supported by the room’s functional conversation piece—a 50-ton screw jack that the couple acquired from a shipyard.
Designers: Homeowners, Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers, Doug Myers Interiors
Contractor: Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers
Cabinetry: Custom Wood Products in St. Mary’s, Kansas
Flooring: Lasting Impressions
Countertops: Spectrus Leathered Granite (dark) and Typhoon Bordeaux (light), fabricated by Konkus Marble & Granite, supplied by Stone Mart
Backsplash: General Shale Cape Lookout thin brick from The Hamilton Parker Company
Bling chandeliers: Robert Abbey
Kitchen hardware: Schaub & Company Cast Bronze Mountain Collection
Range hood: Custom solid bronze by Texas Lightsmith
Dining booth: Orange Chair
Ceiling wood: Olde Wood Ltd.
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Wanting to make their kitchen space more inviting, New Albany, Ohio homeowners opened up what had been a segmented space and used repurposed barn wood to create a rustic feel. Unconventional lighting adds a layer of subtle warmth. Eclectic details were added with leather wrapped bar stools circling an extended granite countertop that is supported by the room’s functional conversation piece—a 50-ton screw jack that the couple acquired from a shipyard.
Designers: Homeowners, Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers, Doug Myers Interiors
Contractor: Dave Fox Design-Build Remodelers
Cabinetry: Custom Wood Products in St. Mary’s, Kansas
Flooring: Lasting Impressions
Countertops: Spectrus Leathered Granite (dark) and Typhoon Bordeaux (light), fabricated by Konkus Marble & Granite, supplied by Stone Mart
Backsplash: General Shale Cape Lookout thin brick from The Hamilton Parker Company
Bling chandeliers: Robert Abbey
Kitchen hardware: Schaub & Company Cast Bronze Mountain Collection
Range hood: Custom solid bronze by Texas Lightsmith
Dining booth: Orange Chair
Ceiling wood: Olde Wood Ltd.
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Clean lines and neutral colors abound in this Cleveland-area kitchen. Small details like the stone wall by the nearby dining table and a cozy fireplace at the opposite end help to add a little warmth to the area. The kitchen island is supported by stainless steel feet, giving it the illusion of mobility. The appliances—all stainless steel as well—are scattered throughout the room.
Contractor and kitchen designer: Faralli Kitchen and Bath
Cabinetry: Downsview Fine Cabinetry
Flooring: 12 x 24 Porcelain vein-cut from Thomas Brick Company
Countertops: Quartz Arabescato
Backsplash: Custom-painted Starphire Glass by Crystal Illusion
Built-in wine refrigerator: Liebherr Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
Lighting: Elk Lighting
Stone wall: Split face ledger-style travertine stone
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Clean lines and neutral colors abound in this Cleveland-area kitchen. Small details like the stone wall by the nearby dining table and a cozy fireplace at the opposite end help to add a little warmth to the area. The kitchen island is supported by stainless steel feet, giving it the illusion of mobility. The appliances—all stainless steel as well—are scattered throughout the room.
Contractor and kitchen designer: Faralli Kitchen and Bath
Cabinetry: Downsview Fine Cabinetry
Flooring: 12 x 24 Porcelain vein-cut from Thomas Brick Company
Countertops: Quartz Arabescato
Backsplash: Custom-painted Starphire Glass by Crystal Illusion
Built-in wine refrigerator: Liebherr Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
Lighting: Elk Lighting
Stone wall: Split face ledger-style travertine stone
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Proving that white is here to stay, this Pittsburgh kitchen remodel pairs the light, neutral hue with splashes of gray, brown and silver. Traditional touches like the farmhouse sink and custom garden window allow the cook to enjoy the view both indoors and outdoors.
Contractor: Prime 1 Builders
Cabinetry: Hollow Creek Custom Cabinetry
Hardwood floor refinisher: Kuhn’s Floor Sanding & Refinishing
Countertops: Brown Fantasy natural quartzite, Premier Granite & Stone
Backsplash: Ceramiche Tile & Stone
Sink: Kohler
Backsplash design, hardware and faucet: Colonial Cabinets
Appliances: Thermador dishwashers, double oven and steam oven; Wolf range and hood; Sub-Zero refrigerator, Don’s Appliances
Paint: Perfect Taupe, Behr
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Proving that white is here to stay, this Pittsburgh kitchen remodel pairs the light, neutral hue with splashes of gray, brown and silver. Traditional touches like the farmhouse sink and custom garden window allow the cook to enjoy the view both indoors and outdoors.
Contractor: Prime 1 Builders
Cabinetry: Hollow Creek Custom Cabinetry
Hardwood floor refinisher: Kuhn’s Floor Sanding & Refinishing
Countertops: Brown Fantasy natural quartzite, Premier Granite & Stone
Backsplash: Ceramiche Tile & Stone
Sink: Kohler
Backsplash design, hardware and faucet: Colonial Cabinets
Appliances: Thermador dishwashers, double oven and steam oven; Wolf range and hood; Sub-Zero refrigerator, Don’s Appliances
Paint: Perfect Taupe, Behr
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In an effort to create a cohesive design, the wood ceiling beams in this Dayton kitchen are stained the same brown-gray tone as the cabinetry. Natural light—thanks to a series of windows along the perimeter wall—along with gleaming white quartz countertops and white leather barstools, create a bright and cheerful space.
Architect: Architrend
Builder and designer: G.A. White Homes, Inc.
Kitchen designer: Select Kitchen Design
Kitchen pendant lights: Hubbardton Forge, Ferguson
Flooring: Haro, JP Flooring;
Appliances: KitchenAid, Logan Master Appliances
Countertops: Quartz, Konkus Marble & Granite
Backsplash: Glass tile, The Hamilton Parker Company
Sinks and faucets: Kohler, Ferguson
Window treatments: Slats
Paint: Silverplate, Sherwin-Williams
Painting: Troy Adams Painting
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In an effort to create a cohesive design, the wood ceiling beams in this Dayton kitchen are stained the same brown-gray tone as the cabinetry. Natural light—thanks to a series of windows along the perimeter wall—along with gleaming white quartz countertops and white leather barstools, create a bright and cheerful space.
Architect: Architrend
Builder and designer: G.A. White Homes, Inc.
Kitchen designer: Select Kitchen Design
Kitchen pendant lights: Hubbardton Forge, Ferguson
Flooring: Haro, JP Flooring;
Appliances: KitchenAid, Logan Master Appliances
Countertops: Quartz, Konkus Marble & Granite
Backsplash: Glass tile, The Hamilton Parker Company
Sinks and faucets: Kohler, Ferguson
Window treatments: Slats
Paint: Silverplate, Sherwin-Williams
Painting: Troy Adams Painting
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Both elegant and practical, this extensive Gates Mills, Ohio kitchen offers plenty of space to cook and gather. A quartet of ebony barstools stands at attention at the granite-topped island, while a group of lights overhead adds a little glamour. The elaborate hood hovers just above a gas Thermador range and blends in seamlessly with the cabinetry.
Contractor: Brookes & Henderson Building Co
Carpenters, craftsmen: Zagella Construction and Tony Veri & Sons
Flooring: Refinished by Beans Hardwood Floors
Kitchen countertops: Delicatus from Mont Granite fabricated by Great Lakes Granite Works
Kitchen backsplash: Virginia tile
Appliances: Snow Brothers
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Both elegant and practical, this extensive Gates Mills, Ohio kitchen offers plenty of space to cook and gather. A quartet of ebony barstools stands at attention at the granite-topped island, while a group of lights overhead adds a little glamour. The elaborate hood hovers just above a gas Thermador range and blends in seamlessly with the cabinetry.
Contractor: Brookes & Henderson Building Co
Carpenters, craftsmen: Zagella Construction and Tony Veri & Sons
Flooring: Refinished by Beans Hardwood Floors
Kitchen countertops: Delicatus from Mont Granite fabricated by Great Lakes Granite Works
Kitchen backsplash: Virginia tile
Appliances: Snow Brothers
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Offering seating for 10, this Pittsburgh kitchen incorporates the dining room into the design. Rather than a separate, rarely used eating area, a wall was removed to create one large open space that is joined together by rich hardwood floors and dark stained custom cabinetry.
Interior designer: PSK Design LLC
Kitchen designer: Jacob Evans Kitchen & Bath
Cabinetry: Mouser Custom Cabinetry
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Offering seating for 10, this Pittsburgh kitchen incorporates the dining room into the design. Rather than a separate, rarely used eating area, a wall was removed to create one large open space that is joined together by rich hardwood floors and dark stained custom cabinetry.
Interior designer: PSK Design LLC
Kitchen designer: Jacob Evans Kitchen & Bath
Cabinetry: Mouser Custom Cabinetry
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Soft gray and cool wood tones are the perfect backdrop for this versatile, open-concept kitchen in Westerville, Ohio. By renovating what had been a galley-style kitchen, empty nesters created a space flexible enough to work for just the two of them, or entertain their grown children and friends. An extra-long island is perfect for buffet-style serving and the nearby banquette is intimate enough for quiet dinners and big enough, when a second table is added, to host a sit-down dinner for 16.
Contractor and designer: The Cleary Company
Cabinetry: H&S Custom Cabinets
Countertops Konkus Marble & Granite
Backsplash: Sonoma Tilemakers, The Hamilton Parker Company
Chandeliers: Bungalow Home
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Soft gray and cool wood tones are the perfect backdrop for this versatile, open-concept kitchen in Westerville, Ohio. By renovating what had been a galley-style kitchen, empty nesters created a space flexible enough to work for just the two of them, or entertain their grown children and friends. An extra-long island is perfect for buffet-style serving and the nearby banquette is intimate enough for quiet dinners and big enough, when a second table is added, to host a sit-down dinner for 16.
Contractor and designer: The Cleary Company
Cabinetry: H&S Custom Cabinets
Countertops Konkus Marble & Granite
Backsplash: Sonoma Tilemakers, The Hamilton Parker Company
Chandeliers: Bungalow Home
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A copper range hood serves as the traditional focal point in this one-of-a-kind kitchen makeover in an 1848 Federal style home in Waynesville. Curly maple cabinets in brown, linen and moss green finishes, soapstone countertops and a Tree of Life inset tile backsplash preserve the farmhouse look in this kitchen.
Cabinetry, beadboard wallcovering and kitchen design: The Workshops of David T. Smith
Contractor: JoMack Remodeling
Masonry: Glen Mills Outdoor Solutions
Flooring: Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
Countertops: Sheldon Slate
Backsplash: Tree of Life and Morning Frost subway tile, Rookwood Pottery
Hood: MetalCraft
Sink and faucet: Copper Sinks Online
Appliances: Thermador, Appliance Gallery
Windows: Gilkey Window Company
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A copper range hood serves as the traditional focal point in this one-of-a-kind kitchen makeover in an 1848 Federal style home in Waynesville. Curly maple cabinets in brown, linen and moss green finishes, soapstone countertops and a Tree of Life inset tile backsplash preserve the farmhouse look in this kitchen.
Cabinetry, beadboard wallcovering and kitchen design: The Workshops of David T. Smith
Contractor: JoMack Remodeling
Masonry: Glen Mills Outdoor Solutions
Flooring: Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
Countertops: Sheldon Slate
Backsplash: Tree of Life and Morning Frost subway tile, Rookwood Pottery
Hood: MetalCraft
Sink and faucet: Copper Sinks Online
Appliances: Thermador, Appliance Gallery
Windows: Gilkey Window Company
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Bright finishes such as a clear-glass backsplash, stainless-steel cabinetry and a glossy white quartz countertop add modern touches to this Cincinnati kitchen. A natural stone finish above the cabinets focuses attention on the soaring window and wood-beamed ceiling, while dark-stained oak cabinets, travertine flooring and linen blinds keep the space from feeling overly modern.
Designer: RM Interiors
Lighting: Switch Lighting and Design
Cabinetry and countertops: Sims-Lohman
Flooring: Louisville Tile
Contractor: J Michael Companies
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Bright finishes such as a clear-glass backsplash, stainless-steel cabinetry and a glossy white quartz countertop add modern touches to this Cincinnati kitchen. A natural stone finish above the cabinets focuses attention on the soaring window and wood-beamed ceiling, while dark-stained oak cabinets, travertine flooring and linen blinds keep the space from feeling overly modern.
Designer: RM Interiors
Lighting: Switch Lighting and Design
Cabinetry and countertops: Sims-Lohman
Flooring: Louisville Tile
Contractor: J Michael Companies
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The wide plank floor was the starting point for the design of this rustic and modern blend kitchen in Pittsburgh. The gray undertones of the taupe shaker-style cabinetry pick up on the aged look of the flooring. Sleek black soapstone with fine white veining cascades down each end of the island.
Builder: Pomo Development
Appliances: Jenn-Air, Hillmon Appliance Distributors
Island seating: Restoration Hardware
Designer: Mary Laipple
Paint: Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray
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The wide plank floor was the starting point for the design of this rustic and modern blend kitchen in Pittsburgh. The gray undertones of the taupe shaker-style cabinetry pick up on the aged look of the flooring. Sleek black soapstone with fine white veining cascades down each end of the island.
Builder: Pomo Development
Appliances: Jenn-Air, Hillmon Appliance Distributors
Island seating: Restoration Hardware
Designer: Mary Laipple
Paint: Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray
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Aqua backsplash tiles serve as a striking backdrop to the open shelving in this elegant kitchen makeover in a nearly 100-year-old Columbus home. The large, marble countertop island has space for five stools, and a lack of upper cabinets makes room for plenty of windows and an abundance of natural light.
Designer: Jill Elliott Interiors
Cabinetry: Wood-Mode and Medallion, The Cabinet Shop
Contractor: Joey Brunetto, H Design/Build
Architect: Gary Alexander
Backsplash: Pratt & Larson, The Hamilton Parker Company
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Aqua backsplash tiles serve as a striking backdrop to the open shelving in this elegant kitchen makeover in a nearly 100-year-old Columbus home. The large, marble countertop island has space for five stools, and a lack of upper cabinets makes room for plenty of windows and an abundance of natural light.
Designer: Jill Elliott Interiors
Cabinetry: Wood-Mode and Medallion, The Cabinet Shop
Contractor: Joey Brunetto, H Design/Build
Architect: Gary Alexander
Backsplash: Pratt & Larson, The Hamilton Parker Company
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Done in the minimal palette of dark honeyed browns, bright white, and the metallic gray of stainless steel, this Cleveland kitchen exudes a sense of clean efficiency. Seating for four in the steel basket chairs with white leather cushions allows guests to keep the chef company at the oversized island which features a granite waterfall effect.
Homebuilder: Abode Modern Lifestyle Developers
Designer: Dimit Architects and Somrak Kitchen and Baths
Contractor: Somrak Kitchen and Baths
Countertops: Cambria White Cliff quartz
Backsplash: Porcelanosa Dual Bianco
Paint: Sherwin-Williams First Star
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Done in the minimal palette of dark honeyed browns, bright white, and the metallic gray of stainless steel, this Cleveland kitchen exudes a sense of clean efficiency. Seating for four in the steel basket chairs with white leather cushions allows guests to keep the chef company at the oversized island which features a granite waterfall effect.
Homebuilder: Abode Modern Lifestyle Developers
Designer: Dimit Architects and Somrak Kitchen and Baths
Contractor: Somrak Kitchen and Baths
Countertops: Cambria White Cliff quartz
Backsplash: Porcelanosa Dual Bianco
Paint: Sherwin-Williams First Star
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Inspired by the hue of a favorite Le Creuset French oven, a peacock blue glass backsplash offers a pop of color next to Battleship Gray cabinetry in this Tampa kitchen. Lighted glass-front cabinets run along the top. The oversized island covered in honed Vermont Danby marble stands at bar height rather than counter height, encouraging guests to congregate.
Cabinetry: Amoroso Cabinets
Contractor: Deslandes Contracting, Inc.
Pendant lights: Restoration Hardware
Barstools: Design Within Reach
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Inspired by the hue of a favorite Le Creuset French oven, a peacock blue glass backsplash offers a pop of color next to Battleship Gray cabinetry in this Tampa kitchen. Lighted glass-front cabinets run along the top. The oversized island covered in honed Vermont Danby marble stands at bar height rather than counter height, encouraging guests to congregate.
Cabinetry: Amoroso Cabinets
Contractor: Deslandes Contracting, Inc.
Pendant lights: Restoration Hardware
Barstools: Design Within Reach
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A basic black and white color scheme is the dominating factor in this Dayton kitchen. The clean look of white-painted maple cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the nearby black buffet. Matching the island’s surface, the buffet’s small granite countertop, paired with the iridescent glass tile backsplash, crystal knobs and glass-front cabinets, create a formal elegance.
Kitchen designer: Cabinet Creations
Contractor: Under Construction LLC
Range backsplash: Walker Zanger Tuileries Collection
Buffet backsplash: Sonoma Tilemakers Vihara Collection
Sinks, faucets and lighting: Ferguson
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A basic black and white color scheme is the dominating factor in this Dayton kitchen. The clean look of white-painted maple cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the nearby black buffet. Matching the island’s surface, the buffet’s small granite countertop, paired with the iridescent glass tile backsplash, crystal knobs and glass-front cabinets, create a formal elegance.
Kitchen designer: Cabinet Creations
Contractor: Under Construction LLC
Range backsplash: Walker Zanger Tuileries Collection
Buffet backsplash: Sonoma Tilemakers Vihara Collection
Sinks, faucets and lighting: Ferguson
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