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.

Colorful Backsplash

Colourful Kitchen makeover from Sunset

This kitchen's backsplash was turned into an accent wall by adding colorful red and orange glass tiles arranged in a geometrical pattern. A shallow shelf faced with an ebony brown plywood panel now functions as a display alcove. Simple milk bottle–shaped pendant lights suspended over the breakfast table add a final sculptural nuance.