
The stainless steel hood, placed in the center of this kitchen, was raised to a perfect height, not to obstruct the view out of the window, and yet not too high to lose the potential drawing power of the ventilation system.

The two level island blocks the view of the cooking area from the seating area in the kitchen.

The spice rack is cleverly built in to the side of the refrigerator; needing only three inches of valuable space.

The end of an island is the perfect place for a built-in bookcase for your cookbooks.

The stainless steel apron sink is perfect for this farmhouse kitchen.

The pot-filler on the wall behind the rangetop makes it convenient to fill your pasta pot.

The appliance garages hide unattractive appliances, i.e. coffee pot, toaster, blender, mixer, etc.

The wine refrigerator, turned posts, beadboard, and hand carved corbels make this island a focal point.

A built in desk area with an oversized leg nestled next to a banquette eating area free up space in this average sized kitchen.

Under-counter ovens allow windows to be placed along all exterior walls.

Integrating a raised sitting area at the end of a cabinet run creates a special space for conversation.

Running your tile back-splash all the way to the ceiling creates a clean contemporary feeling.

Long horizontal pulls, even on the wall cabinets, add to the serene feeling in this kitchen.

This table built in to the integrated wall cabinets increase storage and efficiency.

