Make It Cherry

In this kitchen, the tone is set by granite counters and sleek stainless steel appliances. The custom-designed cabinets--stained dark cherry to match the red hues in the granite--include pullout corner and pantry systems. The island has a chopping-block table that can be wheeled out and used as a cart.

Pastel Palette

The kitchen's color palette is like a muted Monet painting. A symphony of cool pastels -- robin's egg–blue walls, smoky lilac cabinets -- infuses the home with fresh colors.

This Kitchen Soars

In this kitchen, a high-pitched ceiling, transom windows, and light wood furnishings highlight the best attraction of all--nature. To top it all off, the design team used unique lighting to add warmth, including inset ceiling lights, low-hanging halogen lamps, and coves above the cabinets.

Practical Fashion

The kitchen's 12-inch-deep, stainless, commercial-grade sink easily handles unwieldy pots. The satin nickel faucet with side spray offers graceful style and restaurant efficiency.

A Kitchen That Cooks

The light-filled kitchen combines modern, energy-efficient appliances with accents of a traditional farm kitchen, such as exposed shelves and rustic pine ceiling beams. The wheat-colored subway-tiled backsplash contributes to the classic feel of the kitchen even as it contrasts with the contemporary stainless steel appliances and the South African granite countertops.

Cozy Cooking Space

The right mix of existing features and modern amenities make this remodeled kitchen a perfect fit in this circa 1920s home. To accent the cabinets, green granite countertops with gold and black flecks, a black porcelain farm sink, and an ebony-paneled dishwasher provide further distinction.