The timeless materials of stone, wood, tile, and organic colors give this kitchen a classic elegance and enduring grace. Shelley Harrison Photography.

What once was a small galley kitchen in this penthouse apartment on the Charles River in Cambridge was transformed into an open entertainment space that takes in the light and the views of Boston. Lighting by others. Eric Smith Photography

This Georgian Revival renovation is a hard-working catering and family kitchen. It has a professional dishwasher in addition to a standard dishwasher for personal use. A warming drawer on the large island and pantry with plenty of storage space bring this traditional kitchen up to professional work...

The pantry between the kitchen and the dining room has its own dishwasher and trash in addition to plenty of storage for catering. The counter space is great for a bar, plating, and cleanup.

The mission-style cabinets in this kitchen fit perfectly into the feel of this Boston cottage. The removal of a wall separating the dining room from the kitchen and the moving of windows have made this small, unworkable kitchen into the hub of family activity.

The reflective qualities and white of the cabinetry and backsplash are contrasted with colorful glass cabinet pulls and a blue ceiling to make this kitchen lively, playful, and sleek without being sterile.

The addition of the Asian-inspired working island gives this otherwise traditional kitchen a unique and personal flavor.

The renovation of this small kitchen focused on maximizing storage and work space without making it dark and overcrowded.

By taking our a diving wall we were able to open up the space into the dining area and turn this tiny galley kitchen into the center of entertainment in this floor-through condo.

This kitchen was the result of a 5-day gut-to-finished kitchen rehab in A&E's 'Fix This Kitchen' television series. As Ikea was the sponsor, everything you see except for the windows and the island countertop is an ikea product.

With the addition of a large pass-through and shallow storage cabinet we were able to open up this small galley kitchen in a pre-war condo to make it bright and functional. By keeping the original glass wall cabinets, adding stainless shelves and a stone mosaic floor the kitchen takes on a funky,...

This kitchen was the result of a 5-day gut-to-finished kitchen rehab in A&E's 'Fix This Kitchen' television series. As Ikea was the sponsor, everything you see except for the windows and the island countertop is an ikea product.

This arts and crafts kitchen replaced a 1950s room that was broken into two spaces, with a peninsula and a wood stove. The new kitchen harmonizes with the rest of this craftsman house from the 1920's. The hardworking island is both cook and prep space, with ample room for socializing as well....

Small u-shaped kitchen in Boston.

Hutch in eating area with banquette seating.

Traditional white shaker kitchen combined two rooms.

Removed a dividing wall to make an open kitchen and seating area with 100% more counter space .

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Carolyn Ross Photography

Laundry is tucked away behind the microwave cabinet, along with a pantry shelving.