A few Mediterranean touches — the chandelier and pendant lights — take this white kitchen in a unique direction. Its square shape is maximized for efficiency with a central island and built-in storage units like the wine rack above the refrigerator.

Benjamin Moore's Stillwater Blue bathes this cottage kitchen's cabinetry in soothing calm. The color is so pretty with the brass and light wood accents.

One of the clever ideas in this budget-friendly kitchen makeover was the way the designer handled the range hood: Metal sheets were fitted onto the wall to give the appearance of a full built-in system.