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1910 Foursquare Kitchen
1910 Foursquare Kitchen
Craftsman Design and RenovationCraftsman Design and Renovation
The original kitchen was disjointed and lacked connection to the home and its history. The remodel opened the room to other areas of the home by incorporating an unused breakfast nook and enclosed porch to create a spacious new kitchen. It features stunning soapstone counters and range splash, era appropriate subway tiles, and hand crafted floating shelves. Ceasarstone on the island creates a durable, hardworking surface for prep work. A black Blue Star range anchors the space while custom inset fir cabinets wrap the walls and provide ample storage. Great care was given in restoring and recreating historic details for this charming Foursquare kitchen.
New Residence | Berywn, PA
New Residence | Berywn, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of an expansive rural galley kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink and brown floors.
A Vision in White
A Vision in White
Steven CabinetsSteven Cabinets
Published in Midwest Home October 2012 Architects: TEA2 Photographer: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an expansive traditional kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Studio 10 Interior DesignStudio 10 Interior Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Chef's Kitchen
Chef's Kitchen
Kitchens UnlimitedKitchens Unlimited
Kitchen designed with chef in mind, 48" dual fuel range and over/ under refrigerator.Beautiful granite countertops and a unique backsplash make this kitchen a delight to cook in. Kitchens Unlimited, Dottie Petrilak, AKBD
Quaktertown Kitchen
Quaktertown Kitchen
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
This project was a long labor of love. The clients adored this eclectic farm home from the moment they first opened the front door. They knew immediately as well that they would be making many careful changes to honor the integrity of its old architecture. The original part of the home is a log cabin built in the 1700’s. Several additions had been added over time. The dark, inefficient kitchen that was in place would not serve their lifestyle of entertaining and love of cooking well at all. Their wish list included large pro style appliances, lots of visible storage for collections of plates, silverware, and cookware, and a magazine-worthy end result in terms of aesthetics. After over two years into the design process with a wonderful plan in hand, construction began. Contractors experienced in historic preservation were an important part of the project. Local artisans were chosen for their expertise in metal work for one-of-a-kind pieces designed for this kitchen – pot rack, base for the antique butcher block, freestanding shelves, and wall shelves. Floor tile was hand chipped for an aged effect. Old barn wood planks and beams were used to create the ceiling. Local furniture makers were selected for their abilities to hand plane and hand finish custom antique reproduction pieces that became the island and armoire pantry. An additional cabinetry company manufactured the transitional style perimeter cabinetry. Three different edge details grace the thick marble tops which had to be scribed carefully to the stone wall. Cable lighting and lamps made from old concrete pillars were incorporated. The restored stone wall serves as a magnificent backdrop for the eye- catching hood and 60” range. Extra dishwasher and refrigerator drawers, an extra-large fireclay apron sink along with many accessories enhance the functionality of this two cook kitchen. The fabulous style and fun-loving personalities of the clients shine through in this wonderful kitchen. If you don’t believe us, “swing” through sometime and see for yourself! Matt Villano Photography
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Linda Oyama Bryan, photographer Raised panel, white cabinet kitchen with oversize island, hand hewn ceiling beams, apron front farmhouse sink and calcutta gold countertops. Dark, distressed hardwood floors. Two pendant lights. Cabinet style range hood.
Holland
Holland
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Comforting yet beautifully curated, soft colors and gently distressed wood work craft a welcoming kitchen. The coffered beadboard ceiling and gentle blue walls in the family room are just the right balance for the quarry stone fireplace, replete with surrounding built-in bookcases. 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection Tuscany edge hand scraped medium distressed in Stone Grey Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Radiant Home in Oakville (1443)
Radiant Home in Oakville (1443)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
PERIMETER: Framed cabinetry with european hidden hinges – Painted ‘Milan’ doors & drawers in Benjamin Moore BM HC 173 Edgecomb Gray – ISLAND: Framed cabinetry with exposed hinges – Walnut ‘Xander’ profile doors & drawers with a tobacco stain finish – Solid surface countertops.
wetbar design with wine cooler by Bay Area residential contractor
wetbar design with wine cooler by Bay Area residential contractor
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
5000 square foot luxury custom home with pool house and basement in Saratoga, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The interiors are more traditional with mahogany furniture-style custom cabinetry, dark hardwood floors, radiant heat (hydronic heating), and generous crown moulding and baseboard.
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
This is an example of an expansive classic kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and marble worktops.
KitchensByZarrillos.com
KitchensByZarrillos.com
Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.
Zarrillo's Handcrafted Custom Cabinets, electric flip up door over sink. refrigerator and recycle center. Best Kitchen Award, multi level island,
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Deer Hollow Drive Napa CA
Deer Hollow Drive Napa CA
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
“With the open-concept floor plan, this kitchen needed to have a galley layout,” Ellison says. A large island helps delineate the kitchen from the other rooms around it. These include a dining area directly behind the kitchen and a living room to the right of the dining room. This main floor also includes a small TV lounge, a powder room and a mudroom. The house sits on a slope, so this main level enjoys treehouse-like canopy views out the back. The bedrooms are on the walk-out lower level.“These homeowners liked grays and neutrals, and their style leaned contemporary,” Ellison says. “They also had a very nice art collection.” The artwork is bright and colorful, and a neutral scheme provided the perfect backdrop for it. They also liked the idea of using durable laminate finishes on the cabinetry. The laminates have the look of white oak with vertical graining. The galley cabinets are lighter and warmer, while the island has the look of white oak with a gray wash for contrast. The countertops and backsplash are polished quartzite. The quartzite adds beautiful natural veining patterns and warm tones to the room.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
Contemporary. Expansive. Multi-functional. An extensive kitchen renovation was needed to modernize an original design from 1993. Our gut remodel established a seamless new floor plan with two large islands. We lined the perimeter with ample storage and carefully layered creative lighting throughout the space. Contrasting white and walnut cabinets and an oversized copper hood, paired beautifully with a herringbone backsplash and custom live-edge table.
Modern Villa
Modern Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Kitchen is expansive with custom cabinets, black hardware, 2 silver pendant lights, a huge kitchen island with calcutta stone countertops throughout, kitchen appliances, with hidden refrigerator, and finally a hidden pantry.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Behind doors that look like cabinetry (if closed) is a generous walk-in pantry. It offers another sink, second dishwasher and additional storage.
Expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
The Millwood
The Millwood
Paul Alexander KitchensPaul Alexander Kitchens
Design ideas for an expansive traditional grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Buckinghamshire with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
Photo of an expansive country kitchen/diner in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Ponte Vedra Beach Kitchen and Bar Renovation
Ponte Vedra Beach Kitchen and Bar Renovation
Woodsman Kitchens and FloorsWoodsman Kitchens and Floors
Stunning kitchen with quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry and custom bench combined with polar white painted maple. The main top is an exotic marble and the expansive waterfall island features a durable and modern white quartz. Also boasts a gorgeous custom hood, light oak floors, fun fabrics, woven window coverings, designer lighting and hardware and a separate wet bar with a custom peach color and polar white uppers. Everything one could need for an active family living at the coast.
First Floor Open Concept in Baltimore County
First Floor Open Concept in Baltimore County
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
The current owners desired to create an open concept layout on the first floor of the home as they love to entertain their friends and family. In order to do so, our team removed the load bearing wall that originally separated the kitchen from the dining room, as well as two closets and a wing wall, making the overall footprint of the kitchen larger to fit the new layout. After completely gutting the kitchen, our team installed StyleCraft custom cabinetry, Du Chateau flooring, and Wolf appliances including a subzero refrigerator and mini wine fridge. We replaced the sunroom with a custom-fabricated breakfast nook and coffee bar, added two kitchen islands, and updated the powder room which features a floating black granite vanity top with a Waterworks faucet.

Expansive Kitchen with All Types of Island 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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