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New Berlin Kitchen
New Berlin Kitchen
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Francis Combes
This is an example of a small modern enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Mary Fisher Designs
Mary Fisher Designs
Mary Fisher DesignsMary Fisher Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized modern kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Custom Modern IKEA Kitchen Remodel
Custom Modern IKEA Kitchen Remodel
Dendra DoorsDendra Doors
Custom IKEA Kitchem Remodel by John Webb Construction using Dendra Doors Modern Slab Profile in VG Doug Fir veneer finish.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an island, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Scandi-MODERN
Scandi-MODERN
Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates DesignBarbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and porcelain splashback.
Heritage Kitchen
Heritage Kitchen
Neilson Design StudioNeilson Design Studio
White shaker-style heritage kitchen with original hardwood floors, rustic windows, farmhouse sink, and granite countertops.
Small country galley enclosed kitchen in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, an island and grey worktops.
Classic Cutie
Classic Cutie
Niche Design Co | Chelsey MathiesonNiche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson
Small beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Casa Lago Custom Home
Casa Lago Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Modern functionality meets rustic charm in this expansive custom home. Featuring a spacious open-concept great room with dark hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and wood finishes throughout.
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Photo of a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and beige floors.
West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry
West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
For this traditional kitchen remodel the clients chose Fieldstone cabinets in the Bainbridge door in Cherry wood with Toffee stain. This gave the kitchen a timeless warm look paired with the great new Fusion Max flooring in Chambord. Fusion Max flooring is a great real wood alternative. The flooring has the look and texture of actual wood while providing all the durability of a vinyl floor. This flooring is also more affordable than real wood. It looks fantastic! (Stop in our showroom to see it in person!) The Cambria quartz countertops in Canterbury add a natural stone look with the easy maintenance of quartz. We installed a built in butcher block section to the island countertop to make a great prep station for the cook using the new 36” commercial gas range top. We built a big new walkin pantry and installed plenty of shelving and countertop space for storage.
Kitchen Remodel 18
Kitchen Remodel 18
Sue Monday's DesignSue Monday's Design
This remodel of a kitchen and dining area included new cabinets, counters, lighting, and wall treatments to lighten up the area and make it feel more open and modern. Two bathrooms were also remodeled as part of this same project. They include some great custom tile work in the showers. Check them out in my projects under Bathroom Remodel 07!
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Woodsy kitchen for guest house. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Woods Home
Woods Home
House of Glass, Inc.House of Glass, Inc.
Cambria countertops and beautiful ceramic and glass tile brought out the beauty of the oak cabinets!
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.
Sterling Heights Kitchen Remodel
Sterling Heights Kitchen Remodel
Kopke Remodeling & DesignKopke Remodeling & Design
Kayla Kopke
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, white appliances, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, integrated appliances, no island and brown floors.
Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel
Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel
Axtell ConstructionAxtell Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Oak Mission Kitchen
Oak Mission Kitchen
WatchCity Kitchens LLCWatchCity Kitchens LLC
By taking down a wall to the living room and converting the back hallway to a pantry inclusive of the kitchen space, we created a gathering-friendly more functional space for this family that loves to entertain. Auburn stained quarter sawn oak cabinets by Executive Cabinetry, quartz counters by Q by MSI.
Waynesville Kitchen, Ceiling Bump-up, Bath Remodel
Waynesville Kitchen, Ceiling Bump-up, Bath Remodel
HomeSource BuildersHomeSource Builders
A 1961 home with an under-eight-foot living room ceiling needed some freshening. We slanted the ceiling to match the roof pitch, and added a wall of bookshelves in the dining room. We gutted the kitchen and started over—complete with heated porcelain tile floor. A tiny bathroom had previously included a shower, which we replaced with a full-size vanity that features a striking vessel sink. Relighting the living room required new wiring. Our project manager suggested carrying the existing theme of arched door openings into several of the remodeling details.
Mid Century Meets Modern
Mid Century Meets Modern
Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLCHermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC
Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M. Mills
This is an example of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Douglas Fir Shaker Ikea doors & Kitchen Remodel Portland Oregon
Douglas Fir Shaker Ikea doors & Kitchen Remodel Portland Oregon
UserUser
Dendra Doors created these Douglas Fir Ikea kitchen cabinet doors in a shaker style for the butler pantry. The uppers are a custom painted shaker door with clear glass fronts and shelves. Ikea Butler pantry is extremely funtional using their Sektion cabinets. The Douglas Fir wood was locally sourced in Oregon for the highest quality possible. www.dendradoors.com

Affordable Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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