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Affordable Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Joyous Home Kitchen
Joyous Home Kitchen
Mastercraft Design Inc.Mastercraft Design Inc.
Transformative renovation of Fairfax Station residence by Joyous Home Design and JDS Construction. Omega Cabinetry Pearl Painted Finish Photos by Greg Hadley
Mimosa Dr.
Mimosa Dr.
Distinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & BathsDistinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & Baths
Beth Johnson BSTILLPHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Our Work
Our Work
Finishing Touch Design StudioFinishing Touch Design Studio
This is an example of a shabby-chic style kitchen pantry in Other.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
This is an example of a medium sized romantic single-wall kitchen/diner in Auckland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Cozy Shabby Chic
Cozy Shabby Chic
JG Design StudioJG Design Studio
This small kitchen was inaccessible from the existing dining room. The rooms adjacent to the kitchen were needing natural light and improved flow. Opening the wall between the spaces, updating all the systems, finishes and reworking the layout turned this outdated space into as sensation shabby-chic redux! Jay Fram Photography
Gîte "A travers Champs" à Colmar
Gîte "A travers Champs" à Colmar
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
cuisine ouverte sur salle à manger dans un style campagne chic.
Inspiration for a small vintage single-wall open plan kitchen in Strasbourg with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Shabby Chic & Copper
Shabby Chic & Copper
Fredenhagen Remodel & DesignFredenhagen Remodel & Design
Bringing Copper Back! Take a peak at this new, super cute, Shabby chic kitchen, a kitchen where you actually want to be in.
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in Nashville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
1940's Shabby Chic Beach Bungalow Kitchen
1940's Shabby Chic Beach Bungalow Kitchen
Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior DesignJennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design
Embracing the vintage, and her love for Shabby Chic style, this coastal beach client wanted to retain her original stove, as well as her original kitchen cabinets. We also kept all her vintage china and old appliances. We removed the old tile counter and backsplash, and replaced them with a butcherblock countertop from IKEA, and beadboard backsplash. The farmhouse sink and bridge faucet and vintage style chandelier were also purchased for the new space. Since my client doesn't use the old stove very often, she opted for no hood above the stove. The breakfast nook is quite tiny yet still suitable for morning breakfasts for two.
French country home
French country home
Catherine SandinCatherine Sandin
Small vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white appliances.
forsterin
forsterin
ana gruden architektenana gruden architekten
Photo of a small romantic single-wall open plan kitchen in Berlin with dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, mirror splashback and no island.
Bohemian Family Room
Bohemian Family Room
ITECTDESIGN LLC.ITECTDESIGN LLC.
a fresh bohemian open kitchen design. this design is intended to bring life and color to its surroundings, with bright green cabinets that imitate nature and the fluted island front that creates a beautiful contrast between the elegant marble backsplash and the earthiness of the natural wood. this kitchen design is the perfect combination between classic elegance and Boho-chic.
Remodeled RV Backsplash
Remodeled RV Backsplash
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
188 Sqft
Small shabby-chic style l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with blue splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.
Munro House
Munro House
TENNA HomesTENNA Homes
Incorporating a servery window to the new kitchen location. Servery window is undercover adjacent to the internal open plan living and exterior landscaping.
Charming Kitchen
Charming Kitchen
Swankee Gray StudioSwankee Gray Studio
By painting and glazing these cabinets, we breathed new life into our clients kitchen. With a few well placed accent pieces on the counters and walls, this kitchen turned into one of our favorite jobs!
Antique Taco Shelves and Frames
Antique Taco Shelves and Frames
Foundre: MadeFoundre: Made
We made solid reclaimed wood shelving, embellished with textured architectural remnants. The shelves are secured with wooden brackets, molly anchors and screws. We also made salvage wood frames for art throughout the space.
Rachel
Rachel
St John DesignsSt John Designs
Rachel had a vision for her newly purchased house with a very sad kitchen. Her high ceilings begged for an expansive array of upper cabinets. The angles near the window were quite a challenge. Using stocked cabinets, Dan St John worked his magic and made dead space useful and beautiful!
Lakehouse Kitchen in Pinckney, MI
Lakehouse Kitchen in Pinckney, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized vintage u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and brown floors.
Lakehouse Kitchen in Pinckney, MI
Lakehouse Kitchen in Pinckney, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized vintage u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and brown floors.
Historic Fusion
Historic Fusion
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
This character-filled house has been brought beautifully into the present day, maintaining echoes of history with the practicalities of modern living. Whatever they chose to be doing, there is a space for everyone within the one room, allowing the family to spend more time together without getting under anyone’s feet.
Academy
Academy
Daniel Rodriguez PhotographyDaniel Rodriguez Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic single-wall enclosed kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, no island, a submerged sink, marble worktops, metallic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Affordable Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful shabby-chic style kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of shabby-chic style 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 vintage photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of romantic 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 shabby-chic style 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 vintage 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 shabby-chic style 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 romantic 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 shabby-chic style kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your vintage 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 romantic 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 vintage 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 romantic 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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