Kitchen Remodel Planning

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Two decisions settle a kitchen remodel, the cabinets and the worktop; get that pairing right and the other choices fall into line. These set dark wood, two-tone or white cabinets against black, marble or veined granite worktops. The island can break from the scheme, as two do: a dark blue one with cork-topped stools, a marble one with black stools.

A modern kitchen featuring warm wood flat-panel cabinets, a kitchen island with a glossy black countertop, and integrated appliances.

A modern kitchen features a dark blue island with three cork-topped stools, a white subway tile backsplash, and open wood shelves.

A contemporary kitchen features dark wood cabinets, a stacked stone tile backsplash, heavily veined granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

A transitional kitchen features two-toned white and grey cabinets, a marble-topped center island with three bar stools, and geometric pendant lights.

A compact office kitchenette features off-white upper and lower cabinets, a round table with four black chairs, and a wooden cart beside a glass door.

A modern kitchen features horizontal wood grain base cabinets, white upper cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and warm under-cabinet lighting.

A compact U-shaped kitchen features white cabinets with black handles, gray countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and three tiers of open shelving.

A modern kitchen featuring a marble waterfall island with four black stools positioned behind a natural wood dining table.