Affordable Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Интерьер квартиры в жилом комплексе «Шуваловский»

Архитекторами намеренно была спроектирована изящная кухня светлого оттенка.
Medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with no island.

Encinitas remodel

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, an island and beige floors.

Eclectic Stoke Newington Apartment

User

The heart of this converted school house is a glorious open-plan kitchen where bespoke colander lights in aubergine, tango and lime pair with a vivid vintage gramophone for a colour injection. Photography by Fisher Hart

Park House Gardens

Finch Lockerbie

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, blue cabinets, brick splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Macgonical House

Hicks and Holmested

Prue Roscoe
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.

Tudor - Beverly Custom Design / Build

Alair Homes Dallas

These owners were downsizing out of a 7,500 sqft home built in the '80s to their "forever home." They wanted Alair to create a traditional setting that showcased the antiques they had collected over the years, while still blending seamlessly with the modern touches required to live comfortably in today's world.

Cambio Sena por Mediterráneo

Egue y Seta

www.vicugo.com
Medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, an island, composite countertops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and black worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.

NOT - ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL | 55 Mq

Gruppo Tre Architetti

Vista della zona giorno. Il rivestimento a pavimento effetto parquet riprende le nuances del mattone a vista, mentre trave e cucina in acciaio completano la visione di un ambiente industriale.

Willow Homes - Birmingham AL Architectural Photography

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Tommy Daspit is an Architectural, Commercial, Real Estate, and Google Maps Business View Trusted photographer in Birmingham, Alabama. Tommy provides the best in commercial photography in the southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee). View more of his work on his homepage: http://tommmydaspit.com

reclaimed wood kitchen

Urban Homes - Innovative Design for Kitchen & Bath

Reclaimed wood kitchen by Aster Cucine & designed by Urban Homes
This is an example of a medium sized industrial kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.

Seaford Kitchen

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

Design ideas for a medium sized country l-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Hand Crafted Kitchens

3rdEdition - Handmade Kitchens & Bespoke Furniture

Medium sized beach style kitchen in Wiltshire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Madison Avenue

GooseNest Interior Design

Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Shoreditch Penthouse

HouseUP

Large kitchen/living room open space Shaker style kitchen with concrete worktop made onsite Crafted tape, bookshelves and radiator with copper pipes
Photo of a large urban galley kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

Casa en Barcelona, Zona Hospital de Sant Pau

GPA Arquitectura

Enric Duch
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.

Maison Loft Transformation d'une usine en loft

Zoevox

Zoevox
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Квартира в стиле лофт для холостяка с 2мя кошками и собакой

Евгения Разуваева дизайнер интерьера 9design

дизайнер Евгения Разуваева
Photo of a medium sized urban single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island and brown floors.

Arkitektens landsted ved Ry

JKE Design

JKE Design / The Blue Room
Medium sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Rénovation 2 niveaux Asnières

Agence Crea3

Design ideas for a large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, flat-panel cabinets, no island, brown floors and light hardwood flooring.

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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