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Ocean Park Elegance
Ocean Park Elegance
MPB ConstructionMPB Construction
MPB Construction
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Team 7 - Wir lieben Holz!
Team 7 - Wir lieben Holz!
Concept Naturhaus KüchenConcept Naturhaus Küchen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Hanover with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Handwerk InteriorsHandwerk Interiors
Wenge veneer
Expansive contemporary kitchen/diner in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Avellino Estate Home - Beaver Township, OH
Avellino Estate Home - Beaver Township, OH
Master Plan Builders & Master Plan DesignMaster Plan Builders & Master Plan Design
Adam Campesi
Design ideas for an expansive classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Schrader (Waypoint) Zelmar Home Remodel
Schrader (Waypoint) Zelmar Home Remodel
Zelmar Kitchen Designs & More, LLCZelmar Kitchen Designs & More, LLC
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zelmar-Kitchen-Designs-More/136528272620
Single family residence, Indian Hill
Single family residence, Indian Hill
Sally Noble Architect, LLCSally Noble Architect, LLC
Finished Kitchen with unique island design. Overhead island vent with cook top underneath. Multiple places for counter seating. Photo by Maggie Mueller
White brick arch
White brick arch
BrunarhansBrunarhans
www.Brunarhans.com
Design ideas for an expansive classic galley kitchen pantry in Boston with beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Birenbaum (Cabico) Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Birenbaum (Cabico) Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Zelmar Kitchen Designs & More, LLCZelmar Kitchen Designs & More, LLC
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zelmar-Kitchen-Designs-More/136528272620
Palmer
Palmer
ASL Kitchens & BathroomsASL Kitchens & Bathrooms
Modern kitchen in a Wenge finish with 'w' curved Island, Barazza hob and tap, white Quartz, porcelanosa zone floor tiles in the kitchen, Feature tiling around fireplace and large breakfast bar and air uno ceiling hood.
Bespoke Kitchen & Vanity units
Bespoke Kitchen & Vanity units
Crabtree & Hargreeves Bespoke InteriorsCrabtree & Hargreeves Bespoke Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops and an island.
26th North Custom Home
26th North Custom Home
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
A gorgeous, high quality, custom home with incredible attention to detail. Energy Star rated & Arlington's Green Choice program. Features a gourmet kitchen with top of the line finishes, two mud rooms, screened porch, and MBR balcony. All of the bedrooms have an attached bathroom. This home has four finished levels and a gorgeous, continuous handrail. Opt'l home theater & elevator rough-in. This home is minutes from DC, and mere blocks away from Yorktown High School.
Wicker Park Townhouse (2046 W Willow)
Wicker Park Townhouse (2046 W Willow)
123 Remodeling Inc.123 Remodeling Inc.
We expanded the kitchen into an L-shaped layout with a new, smaller island. Custom white shaker cabinets with glass inserts on upper cabinets (which are now ceiling height). All new stainless steel appliances (except the fridge which was repurposed). Industrial pendant lights over the island are supplemented by recessed overhead lights and under-cabinet lights. Expansive pantry/display closet built into the dining area. The microwave was moved to the island to save space and create a more streamlined cabinet span. The flooring is 5’ white oak planks. Backsplash throughout the entire kitchen, which ceramic subway in a herringbone layout. Separate cooktop and oven, the cooktop is gas and the oven is electric. White quartz countertop, matching the surround of the fireplace in the adjacent living room. The island has electrical outlets and a switch for the kitchen lights. Although the new island is about half the size of the original, additional seating has been added. The new L-shape with the peninsula creates a passthrough with seating for entertaining. You can find more information about 123 Remodeling and schedule a free onsite estimate on our website: https://123remodeling.com/
Great Gatsby House
Great Gatsby House
Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.
Katie Rudderham Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, an island and beige floors.
Traditional elegant kitchen in antique white
Traditional elegant kitchen in antique white
Home FashionsHome Fashions
New Construction Project with DC Forbes-Fredericton. Cabinetry & countertop designed, supplied and installed by Kitchen Fashions. Cabinets: Birch, Shaker style door painted "Expresso" Countertop: Calacatta marble Laminate
Noel Avenue
Noel Avenue
Davisville KitchensDavisville Kitchens
This kitchen was designed for a busy family that enjoys having people over. With that in mind we designed a beautiful island which is great for preparation, eat and hanging out, in the beautiful Coventry Grey!
Scandanavia
Scandanavia
Chippewa StoneChippewa Stone
Scandanavia quartzite adds an element of glamour to this white and gray kitchen.
Photo of an expansive romantic kitchen in Cleveland.
Buckingham Optic Grey Pattern Tiles - Direct Tile Warehouse
Buckingham Optic Grey Pattern Tiles - Direct Tile Warehouse
Direct Tile WarehouseDirect Tile Warehouse
If you're looking to add a wow factor to your home, the Balmoral range is a stylish choice offered in various colours including these striking grey pattern tiles, ideal for feature walls and splashbacks. These extra large tiles are beautiful marble effect tiles which come in shades of grey and black. Balmoral tiles are rectified tiles which means the edges are very straight and grout lines can be very narrow. This is ideal for anyone desiring a more seamless design.
Parete attrezzata e primo piano del top in marmo
Parete attrezzata e primo piano del top in marmo
Details StudioDetails Studio
cucina Bulthaup con piano su misura
Photo of an expansive modern enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, white splashback, white worktops and porcelain flooring.
Bourg l'Abbé
Bourg l'Abbé
SQUARE RENOVATIONSQUARE RENOVATION
Shoootin
Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Ridenour 0417
Ridenour 0417
William French Home ImprovementsWilliam French Home Improvements
This is an example of an expansive open plan kitchen in Dallas with granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback and an island.

Expansive Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Expansive kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Expansive 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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