A navy-and-white color scheme gives this kitchen a touch of class. Spacious white cabinets provide ample space for cookware and gadgets. The kitchen island is surrounded with simple white stools for eating in.  

Bright blue cabinets bring a nontraditional yet fabulous flair to this kitchen. The space stays light and bright because of the white counters, cabinets and backsplash. A gas stove plus three ovens are a cook's dream.

Bright, fresh colors in the kitchen and living room create a comfortable atmosphere that often leads to comments such as, "this house feels so happy!" The kitchen opens into a comfortable living room that's great for entertaining. A coffee table holds plants and stacks of books while cozy sofas and chairs invite visitors to settle in for a read. The kitchen island is surrounded by functional white stools, and art in the nearby dining room sets a whimsical but classy tone.

A closer look at this in-kitchen dining space gives a better view of the artwork as well as the creative brass-toned light fixture above the table.