Instead of upper cabinets, which might make this kitchen feel cramped, designers went with a row of large windows. Reclaimed wood beams give focus to the high ceiling.

It's difficult to believe that this was once a living room, but it was. Then designers answered the homeowners' wishes for a larger kitchen and switched up the spaces. Now, tall windows look out onto a marsh and wide walkways make the room easy to work and play in. Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock Semi Gloss; Flooring: Sea Green Quartzite 8x16, The Tile Source; Drawer pulls: Restoration Hardware Duluth Pull in Aged Brass; Island Pendants: Circa Lighting Goodman Large Hanging Lamp in Antique Nickel; Sconces: Circa Lighting Graves Pivoting Sconce; Counter Stools: West Elm Slope Stool in Leather

Brass pulls counter the cool gray-green of this kitchen's drawers. The island is arranged perpendicular to the range for easier flow. Cool corner shelves are a fun storage solution.

The range centered between two windows is the visual focal point in this kitchen. Windows look out onto a pretty marsh. The marsh's gray-greens are brought into the room via the stone floor and cabinetry.