This gut renovation was a collaboration between the homeowners and Bailey•Davol•Studio•Build. Kitchen and pantry features included cabinets, tile backsplash, concrete counters, lighting, plumbing and flooring. Photos by Tamara Flanagan Photography

Another view of the updated open floor plan and the care that was showen to the original hardwood floor.

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")

Augie Salbosa

Coralie Castillo Photographie

Hayley McCormick

A stainless Dacor microwave drawer was installed in a base cabinet with a functioning drawer beneath it. This design choice helps maximize the amount of usable countertop space and makes the kitchen more visually appealing by tucking it out-of-sight instead of atop the counter. This also aids in the minimalistic and contemporary feel of the space.

New remodeled kitchen with a kitchen island, beautiful custom-made counter tops, arch kitchen window, and beige tile floors.

Dave Adams Photographer

This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: PhotographerLink

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

Jeff Herr

This kitchen was completely redesigned to include new door and window openings. The cabinetry was made bespoke to fit the space with a combination of wood and painted units. The waterfall peninsula created a breakfast bar that flows seamlessly with the countertop.

Pour rendre cette pièce aussi esthétique que pratique, chacune des zones a été précisément définie : * L'ensemble colonnes pour y intégrer les appareils électroménagers. * Une zone technique avec la plaque de cuisson, l'évier et le mitigeur, ainsi que beaucoup de plans de travail. * Un coin "petit déjeuner" à l'abri des regards et dynamisé par le papier peint, pour avoir sous la main tout le nécessaire au quotidien. * Un espace sous forme de banquette pour des repas conviviaux en famille ou entre amis avec la table formée par un duo Terrazzo/métal. Le sol en vinyle imitation parquet posé en Pointe de Hongrie apporte le caractère au projet, et vient contraster avec le vert pastel des meubles. Les courbes des éléments de cuisine ainsi que l'espace banquette rendent la circulation plus fluide et apportent beaucoup de douceur à l'ensemble. Côté déco, ce sont la rondeur et la douceur qui priment avec (entre autres) le velours des chaises et de la banquette, le verre et le laiton des luminaires et le look rétro des appareillages électriques.

Pour rendre cette pièce aussi esthétique que pratique, chacune des zones a été précisément définie : * L'ensemble colonnes pour y intégrer les appareils électroménagers. * Une zone technique avec la plaque de cuisson, l'évier et le mitigeur, ainsi que beaucoup de plans de travail. * Un coin "petit déjeuner" à l'abri des regards et dynamisé par le papier peint, pour avoir sous la main tout le nécessaire au quotidien. * Un espace sous forme de banquette pour des repas conviviaux en famille ou entre amis avec la table formée par un duo Terrazzo/métal. Le sol en vinyle imitation parquet posé en Pointe de Hongrie apporte le caractère au projet, et vient contraster avec le vert pastel des meubles. Les courbes des éléments de cuisine ainsi que l'espace banquette rendent la circulation plus fluide et apportent beaucoup de douceur à l'ensemble. Côté déco, ce sont la rondeur et la douceur qui priment avec (entre autres) le velours des chaises et de la banquette, le verre et le laiton des luminaires et le look rétro des appareillages électriques.

Amueblamiento de cocina en laminado blanco innsbruck de santos con encimera dekton entzo y equipo de electrodomesticos bsch en colaboración con RQH Logroño.