Tall, dark and modern

I ran across these two modern duo-toned kitchens tonight and thought I'd share the inspiration. I think they both would perfectly suit a modern or loft apartment...or maybe even a wide-open house with lots of windows.

The simple linear cabinet doors, straight hardware, and the fact that the upper cabinets are a lighter contrast to the lowers is what makes this kitchens modern but not too cold.

I also love that both kitchens have ultra light-colored floods compared to the cabinets.

Would you go bold and modern in your house? If you'd like us to design a kitchen to perfectly suit your home and style, let us know!

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Dr. Pepper Kitchen

The title of this post isn't a joke (Dr. Pepper Kitchen), this really is Dr. Pepper's kitchen...Dr. Ellendee Pepper of Seattle.

Somehow this kitchen pulls modern and traditional together seamlessly. I love the stainless steel accent around the countertops, love the dark wood, but what really pleases me are the upper cabinets. I ran across this kitchen on Elle Decor's website, and in the article they say that the kitchen has a low ceiling. I think the unobtrusive, glass-doored uppers are perfect for opening up the room, keeping it light up top and they almost give the impression of windows.

What do you think? Is there anything you'd change?

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A little Italian inspiration in the kitchen

Italians just have that knack for style. From shoes to bags to cars, they've now outdone themselves in the kitchen. Italian Luca Lanzetta heads Ernestomeda Chicago's design team who have crafted some gorgeoulsy unique kitchens.

Ernestomeda is an Italian based company who's settled in Chicago to inspire Americans with clever range hoods and simple, beautifully designed cabinets.

Can you imagine yourself, tiny espresso in hand, plucking a couple basil leaves from your plants atop your bright red hood (the basil is, of course, for the perfect marinara sauce you have simmering quietly) in your well-appointed, modern, Italian-inspired kitchen?

Here in Clearwater, Florida, we built a kitchen very similar to the one pictured above. All custom glossy white cabinetry with stainless steel channeling, it was an incredible project from start to finish. Click here to view Holger and Julia Peens' kitchen on our website.

Texture, utility and sheer loveliness in a kitchen

When texture, utility and sheer loveliness combine in a kitchen, something special has happened.

My current love is a long table. Not a table with removable leaves that are packed away until Thanksgiving, but a permanent long table that says to the world that you love to entertain every day of the week. I love that DC designers Coleprevost used a table here instead of an island. It completes the kitchen and looks totally at ease where another table might feel insignificant in the room.

The blue on the walls, the plants surrounded by the natural rock and the cute hanging swing just make my day; they make an otherwise stark room cozy.

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Harbor Island Kitchen Remodel, Tampa, Florida

The Kipnis kitchen remodel, on Harbor Island in Tampa, Florida, was a beautiful example of style that suits the home owner's personality.

The white oak cabinetry stained in "slate grey" is the perfect contrast to the white calcite countertops. We chose these tops because of their gorgeous grey linear movement; they perfectly set off the dark wood and pale glass.

The upper cabinets are fitted with 70 degree sand blasted glass. Each door opens vertically with Blum Aventos lift-up hinges.

The lower cabinets are fitted with stainless steel legs rather than toe kick. This gives the kitchen a modern furniture look and suits the home beautifully.

With a Viking wall-oven/microwave combo, gas range cooktop and hood, the stainless steel hardware completes the look.

Simple, modern, elegant.

Here is a testimonial from Nancy Kipnis:

After much research, we contracted Urban Kitchen and Bath to remodel our kitchen. Jered and his team were amazing to work with. He offered creative ideas, price options, kept on schedule and stuck to our budget. We love our fabulous new kitchen and look forward to spending time in it every day. We are now moving on to bathrooms and closets and look forward to working on yet another project with Urban Kitchen and Bath.

- Nancy Kipnis, Harbor Island Tampa, FL

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Kitchen inspiration of the day: Modern

Here are a few inspiring, modern kitchens to help you start your day off right! Enjoy!





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Enjoy your Monday!!!

Alicia Draper from Blum Australia about Kitchen Design

At Urban Kitchen and Bath we love excellence and use Blum hardware in many of our kitchens and bathrooms. See for yourself the reasons why:

White or whiter?

Who doesn't love clean, fresh white? White sandy beaches, huge white diamonds, pristine white doves, a white Christmas...even clean bright white socks coming out of the dryer...white inspires the cool, uncluttered calm in all of us.

Check out some beautifully done white kitchens:

I love the bright backsplash here!
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This is a kitchen created by yours truly. One of our favorite projects to date.
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A beautiful mix of contemporary and classic.
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I love the oven and cook-top area here!
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Here's an interesting one...an unexpected mesh of modern and farm kitchen.
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What do you think of those white and whiter kitchens? Is white key to your style palate?

Custom closets transform a bedroom

Custom, built-in closets can transform a bedroom. Whether done in dark wood or painted white, the look is undeniably sophisticated. Built for aesthetic and utility, these closets were a pleasure to design and build.

Beautiful Kitchen with a Modern Edge

Welcome to our blog! I'd like to start things off with a little showcase of a kitchen we did for Holger and Julia Peens. The Peens family invited us to work on their beautiful home which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. They are a very fun couple with a great eye for design and the confidence to do a very clean and modern look throughout their house.

This project was exciting from start to finish. With stainless steel channelling in the cabinetry, quality Blum-motion hardware and stainless interiors in all drawers, this is a kitchen unlike any other.