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Remodel Project
InsidesignInsidesign
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, marble worktops and brown floors.
West University - Kitchen
West University - Kitchen
Edwards Interiors and Design, LLCEdwards Interiors and Design, LLC
French Blue Photography www.frenchbluephotography.com
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.
Brooklyn Home
Brooklyn Home
Home & StoneHome & Stone
Photographed by Donald Grant
Photo of a large traditional kitchen in New York with integrated appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, an island, a submerged sink, grey splashback and white floors.
The Ladue House
The Ladue House
Mitchell Wall Architecture and DesignMitchell Wall Architecture and Design
Alise O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in St Louis with white worktops and beaded cabinets.
By J Design Group - Modern Interior Design in Miami - Miami Beach - Contemporary
By J Design Group - Modern Interior Design in Miami - Miami Beach - Contemporary
J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - ModernJ Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
Ocean front, Luxury home in Miami Beach Projects by J Design Group, Your friendly Interior designers firm in Miami, FL. at your service. AVENTURA MAGAZINE selected our client’s luxury 5000 Sf ocean front apartment in Miami Beach, to publish it in their issue and they Said: Story by Linda Marx, Photography by Daniel Newcomb Light & Bright New York snowbirds redesigned their Miami Beach apartment to take advantage of the tropical lifestyle. New York snowbirds redesigned their Miami Beach apartment to take advantage of the tropical lifestyle. WHEN INTERIOR DESIGNER JENNIFER CORREDOR was asked to recreate a four-bedroom, six-bath condominium at The Bath Club in Miami Beach, she seized the opportunity to open the rooms and better utilize the vast ocean views. In five months last year, the designer transformed a dark and closed 5,000-square-foot unit located on a high floor into a series of sweeping waterfront spaces and updated the well located apartment into a light and airy retreat for a sports-loving family of five. “They come down from New York every other weekend and wanted to make their waterfront home a series of grand open spaces,” says Jennifer Corrredor, of the J. Design Group in Miami, a firm specializing in modern and contemporary interiors. “Since many of the rooms face the ocean, it made sense to open and lighten up the home, taking advantage of the awesome views of the sea and the bay.” The designer used 40 x 40 all white tile throughout the apartment as a clean base. This way, her sophisticated use of color would stand out and bring the outdoors in. The close-knit family members—two parents and three boys in college—like to do things together. But there were situations to overcome in the process of modernizing and opening the space. When Jennifer Corredor was briefed on their desires, nothing seemed too daunting. The confident designer was ready to delve in. For example, she fixed an area at the front door that was curved. “The wood was concave so I straightened it out,” she explains of a request from the clients. “It was an obstacle that I overcame as part of what I do in a redesign. I don’t consider it a difficult challenge. Improving what I see is part of the process.” She also tackled the kitchen with gusto by demolishing a wall. The kitchen had formerly been enclosed, which was a waste of space and poor use of available waterfront ambience. To create a grand space linking the kitchen to the living room and dining room area, something had to go. Once the wall was yesterday’s news, she relocated the refrigerator and freezer (two separate appliances) to the other side of the room. This change was a natural functionality in the new open space. “By tearing out the wall, the family has a better view of the kitchen from the living and dining rooms,” says Jennifer Corredor, who also made it easier to walk in and out of one area and into the other. “The views of the larger public space and the surrounding water are breathtaking. Opening it up changed everything.” They clients can now see the kitchen from the living and dining areas, and at the same time, dwell in an airy and open space instead of feeling stuck in a dark enclosed series of rooms. In fact, the high-top bar stools that Jennifer Corredor selected for the kitchen can be twirled around to use for watching TV in the living room. In keeping with the theme of moving seamlessly from one room to the other, Corredor designed a subtle wall of glass in the living room along with lots of comfortable seating. This way, all family members feel at ease while relaxing, talking, or watching sporting events on the large flat screen television. “For this room, I wanted more open space, light and a supreme airy feeling,” she says. “With the glass design making a statement, it quickly became the star of the show.”……. ….. To add texture and depth, Jennifer Corredor custom created wood doors here, and in other areas of the home. They provide a nice contrast to the open Florida tropical feel. “I added character to the openness by using exotic cherry wood,” she says. “I repeated this throughout the home and it works well.” Known for capturing the client’s vision while adding her own innovative twists, Jennifer Corredor lightened the family room, giving it a contemporary and modern edge with colorful art and matching throw pillows on the sofas. She added a large beige leather ottoman as the center coffee table in the room. This round piece was punctuated with a bold-toned flowering plant atop. It effortlessly matches the pillows and colors of the contemporary canvas. Jennifer Corredor also gutted all of the bathrooms, resulting in a major redesign of the master. She jettisoned the whirlpool and created the dazzling illusion of a floating tub. From an area where there were two toilets, she eliminated one to make a grand rectangular shower, which became an overall showpiece. The master bath went from being just a functional water closet to a sophisticated spa-like space. “The client said I was ‘delicious’ after seeing the change,” laughed Jennifer Corredor, who emphasized that her clients love their part-time life in South Florida more each time they come down. Even when the husband has to work from their Miami Beach digs, he is surrounded by tropical beauty. For instance, there are times when the master bedroom must double as the husband’s home office. The room had to be large enough to accommodate a working space for this purpose. So Jennifer Corredor placed an appropriate table near the window and across from the king-size bed. “No blocking of the amazing water view was necessary,” she says. “I kept an open space with a lot of white so It functions well and the work space fits right in.” She repeated the bold modern art in the room as well as in the guest bedroom, which also has a workspace for the sons when they are home from school and need to study. The designer is still happy and glowing with the results of her toil in this apartment. She gets a “spiritual feeling” when she walks inside. “It is so peaceful and serene, with subtle hints of explosive statements,” she says. “The entire space is open, yet anchored by the warmth of the exotic woods.” The client wrote Jennifer Corredor a letter at the end of the project congratulating her on a job well done. She revealed that owning a Miami Beach home was her husband’s dream 30 years ago. “Now we have a quality perfect yet practical home,” she wrote to the designer. “You solved the challenges, and the end result far exceeds our expectations. We love it.” Thanks for your interest in our Contemporary Interior Design projects and if you have any question please do not hesitate to ask us. http://www.JDesignGroup.com 305.444.4611 Modern Interior designer Miami. 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Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse kitchen/diner in Bridgeport with beaded cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and green cabinets.
Minimalistisches Ferienhauses in Anlehnung an ein traditionelles Drempelhaus
Minimalistisches Ferienhauses in Anlehnung an ein traditionelles Drempelhaus
Möhring ArchitektenMöhring Architekten
Architekt: Möhring Architekten Fotograf: Stefan Melchior, Berlin
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Roxbury Kitchen
Roxbury Kitchen
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, an island, light hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets and granite worktops.
Young Kitchen
Young Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with granite worktops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, travertine splashback, a submerged sink, beige splashback, white appliances, travertine flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive
Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.
Paul Johnson Photography
This is an example of a large kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, integrated appliances, marble worktops, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, metro tiled splashback, an island, brown floors and grey cabinets.
HAMPSTEAD HOUSE
HAMPSTEAD HOUSE
TLA StudioTLA Studio
The works involved the complete refurbishment of a 1920's red brick and hanging tile detached house within a conservation area in Hampstead. The house had been in single occupation for many years, and had been extended in a 70's style not in keeping with either our clients new functional requirements or the orginal logic of the house. The client sought to subtly mix of the aesthetic of the orginal Arts and Crafts style with their passion for 1930/40's French deco and the practicality of a modern home. The existing footprint at ground floor but the more shoddy extensions were shorn and the orginal walls were tweaked to provide a better flow and circulation. The later and less durable alterations in the upper floors were completely removed as well as a dilapidated wooden pool house and crazy paving landscape of a similar era to the internal alterations were completely remodeled. The project exemplifies our approach of undertaking all aspects of the design, including the designed aspect of the design from the table linen to the architectural design and the landscape work.
Family Style Beach House
Family Style Beach House
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley kitchen/diner in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, glass tiled splashback, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Stir Cooking School
Stir Cooking School
Momoko MortonMomoko Morton
Design ideas for an industrial grey and purple kitchen in Denver with open cabinets and a feature wall.
Knollwood renovation
Knollwood renovation
mark gerwingmark gerwing
cabinets made by Kerf Design Ann Sacks floor tile site built hanging shelves Contractor: Blue Spruce Construction
Contemporary kitchen in Denver with green cabinets, stainless steel worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Transitional White Kitchen with Apron Sink
Transitional White Kitchen with Apron Sink
UB Kitchens - Kitchen Design and CabinetsUB Kitchens - Kitchen Design and Cabinets
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, wood worktops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Kauai Residence - Hawaii
Kauai Residence - Hawaii
Sutton Suzuki ArchitectsSutton Suzuki Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.
Tudor Kitchen Remodel
Tudor Kitchen Remodel
AmberAmber
This kitchen is in a very traditional Tudor home, but the previous homeowners had put in a contemporary, commercial kitchen, so we brought the kitchen back to it's original traditional glory. We used Subzero and Wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, granite, and hand scraped walnut floors in this kitchen. We also worked on the mudroom, hallway, butler's pantry, and powder room.
Brownhouse Design
Brownhouse Design
Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CABrownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA.
Classic kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, wood worktops, a single-bowl sink and beaded cabinets.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Synergy Property GroupSynergy Property Group
Project completed in association with Beyond Kitchens based in Northwood. www.beyondkitchens.co.uk
This is an example of a large contemporary grey and pink kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and an island.
House 18
House 18
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Extremely well ballanced contemporary home in West Toronto. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Toronto with stainless steel appliances and brown floors.

Blue 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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