Dwell kitchen

A compact bungalow originally built in the 1910s and set in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Atwater Village has been given a new lease of life by architecture firm And And And Studio

How do you bring fresh energy to your kitchen? This design pairs crisp white cabinets with natural wood shelves and countertops, creating a bright and earthy vibe. The natural elements make the space feel refreshing and inviting. Consider adding wood accents to your kitchen for a touch of earthy elegance.

Nicola and Patrick had been dreaming of an extension for almost two decades—and 4 S Architecture managed to pack everything they wanted into a smaller footprint than they expected.

The team replaced all the cabinetry and fixtures, and located the kitchen sink directly in front of a large window.

In the kitchen, designers Alfie Koetter and Luke Studebaker worked with woodworker Aaron Hauser of Mason Haus to create custom new millwork inspired by the look and feel of the original cabinetry. Hauser sourced sequence matched natural birch that was rotary cut to create the cabinets.

The new structural support at the island is a slim intervention that enabled the firm to open up the kitchen to the rest of the home. Photos from Before & After: Clever Changes Bring Out the Charm in a 1920s Seattle Bungalow. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.

The expanded kitchen has a large central island, with room for prep, seating, storage, and cooking. The cabinetry is a mix of wood, Shinnoki Milk Oak, and white fronts, Fenix NTM Bianco Kos. The terrazzo counters are by Concrete Collaborative.

Hatchet Design Build took a contemporary approach with this kitchen while still drawing from the a traditional palette. The grain-matched walnut cabinets echo the walnut pocket doors elsewhere.

Shane Neufeld’s year-old firm recently completed its first major project — the renovation of a dilapidated home in Bed-Stuy for his family.

From birch, to pine, to oak, these modern kitchens incorporate wood in truly stunning ways. Take a look at the kitchens from the Dwell community that caught our editor's eye this week.