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Traditional styling small city apartment
Traditional styling small city apartment
EtreEtre
Creative take on regency styling with bold stripes, orange accents and bold graphics. Photo credit: Alex Armitstead
Small bohemian galley enclosed kitchen in Hampshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, painted wood flooring and no island.
Colorful English Farmhouse
Colorful English Farmhouse
Canyon Design BuildCanyon Design Build
We designed this kitchen around a Wedgwood stove in a 1920s brick English farmhouse in Trestle Glenn. The concept was to mix classic design with bold colors and detailing. Photography by: Indivar Sivanathan www.indivarsivanathan.com
RETRO-Küche
RETRO-Küche
KüchenHaus Rainer Schreier + KochSchule GmbHKüchenHaus Rainer Schreier + KochSchule GmbH
Bastian Brummer
Small contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
Shack Attack
Shack Attack
Sarah Phipps DesignSarah Phipps Design
Design ideas for a retro enclosed kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, an integrated sink, stainless steel worktops, white appliances, green cabinets and white splashback.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
Craftsman Design and RenovationCraftsman Design and Renovation
Photos: Eckert & Eckert Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with mosaic tiled splashback, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, carpet and no island.
Svedala
Svedala
Fotograf Jonas NorénFotograf Jonas Norén
Photo of a rural u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Malmo with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, an island and brown floors.
Houzz Tour | Zandra Lidén
Houzz Tour | Zandra Lidén
Nadja Endler | PhotographyNadja Endler | Photography
Nadja Endler © Houzz 2017
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall enclosed kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and no island.
Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen
Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.
Spanish + Mid-century Modern
Spanish + Mid-century Modern
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
A remodeled retro kitchen mixed with a few original architectural elements of this Spanish home. Highlights here are aqua glazed lava stone counter tops, custom designed hand silk-screened fabrics, and children's art inside the upper cabinet panels. To know more about this makeover, please read the "Houzz Tour" feature article here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32975037/list/houzz-tour-midcentury-meets-mediterranean-in-california Bernard Andre photography.
Wallingatan
Wallingatan
DREAMHOUSE decorationsDREAMHOUSE decorations
Vision Fastighetsförmedling
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Stockholm with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
Die Fliesen aus den 70igern sind wieder ganz up to date
Die Fliesen aus den 70igern sind wieder ganz up to date
raumkonzepteraumkonzepte
Foto: Claudia Vallentin
Medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in Berlin with white cabinets, black floors, black worktops, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, no island and lino flooring.
Kitchen Renovation, VT
Kitchen Renovation, VT
StrukturStruktur
Design ideas for an eclectic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Burlington with white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances and an island.
Vermietungsbeginn Brückenvilla in Monschau
Vermietungsbeginn Brückenvilla in Monschau
BleibeBleibe
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.
Interior
Interior
Jonas Berg PhotographyJonas Berg Photography
Fotograf Jonas Berg
This is an example of a small scandi l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Gothenburg with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops and no island.
Villa Kunterbunt
Villa Kunterbunt
siebenschoen. Glückseliges Raumdesign.siebenschoen. Glückseliges Raumdesign.
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian enclosed kitchen in Berlin with a belfast sink, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Interior Lunden Gothenburg
Interior Lunden Gothenburg
papac media ABpapac media AB
© Christian Johansson / papac
Design ideas for a small scandi l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Gothenburg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, lino flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Fortunata InteriorsFortunata Interiors
michael van oosten
Photo of a contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Amsterdam with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
Craftsman Design and RenovationCraftsman Design and Renovation
Photos: Eckert & Eckert Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback and no island.

Enclosed 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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