A stainless farmhouse sink doesn't have to be just for traditional kitchens. This apron-front sink looks perfect in a contemporary setting with copper fixtures. The polished stainless steel with sleek corners and an attached gray backsplash give it the traditional style a modern twist.

A lovely white chandelier crowns the curved section of this French country-style kitchen with a corner sink. Three windows fill the space with natural light, and a beamed ceiling creates textural interest overhead.

Doing dishes is anything but a chore in this kitchen with a full wall of windows offering views of the Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., home's verdant back yard. White cabinetry and marble countertops are elegant without distracting from the beautiful scenery outside.

A glass tile backsplash and sleek stainless steel shelves line this contemporary eat-in kitchen while pendant lights illuminate a breakfast bar. The kitchen opens up into a dining room area complete with a small dining table and built-in floating cabinets that house a bar for entertaining.