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Military Rd New House
Military Rd New House
emcee designemcee design
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Inspiration for an expansive contemporary grey and white l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and grey worktops.
Log Homes Showcase
Log Homes Showcase
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Manufacturer: Golden Eagle Log Homes - http://www.goldeneagleloghomes.com/ Builder: Rich Leavitt – Leavitt Contracting - http://leavittcontracting.com/ Location: Mount Washington Valley, Maine Project Name: South Carolina 2310AR Square Feet: 4,100
Canterbury
Canterbury
Peters Custom Homes, Inc.Peters Custom Homes, Inc.
60" Dual Fuel Wolf Range with griddle & grill
Photo of an expansive traditional kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige floors.
HOT IN IRVINGTON #2
HOT IN IRVINGTON #2
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
JANE BEILES
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, grey floors, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Natural Retreat
Natural Retreat
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Custom cabinets and Ceasarstone countertops, marble backsplash, Wolf 48" dual fuel range and griddle, custom hood, large windows and glass doors to backyard, oversized island with prep sink, 2 dishwashers, Wolf 24" microwave drawer, exposed wood beams and white character grade oak floors with no VOC European oil finish in a custom color by Rubio Monocoat make this a cook's dream kitchen. Tom Grimes Photography
Hidden Canyon Retreat
Hidden Canyon Retreat
ArchitecTor, PCArchitecTor, PC
Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic
Holmby Hills Residence
Holmby Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Boca Kitchens & BathsBoca Kitchens & Baths
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and an island.
Open Kitchen with Custom Details
Open Kitchen with Custom Details
New England Kitchen and BathNew England Kitchen and Bath
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
NorthPoint | Jamestown | 1088 East Shore Rd, Jamestown RI
NorthPoint | Jamestown | 1088 East Shore Rd, Jamestown RI
Lila Delman Real Estate InternationalLila Delman Real Estate International
Main | Aerial View © Lila Delman Real Estate International
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Providence with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Transitional Open Concept Kitchen and Family Room
Transitional Open Concept Kitchen and Family Room
Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior DesignJennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design
Their family expanded, and so did their home! After nearly 30 years residing in the same home they raised their children, this wonderful couple made the decision to tear down the walls and create one great open kitchen family room and dining space, partially expanding 10 feet out into their backyard. The result: a beautiful open concept space geared towards family gatherings and entertaining. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Cabinets: Dunn Edwards Droplets Island: Dunn Edwards Stone Maison Flooring: LM Flooring Nature Reserve Silverado Countertop: Cambria Torquay Backsplash: Walker Zanger Grammercy Park Sink: Blanco Cerana Fireclay Photography by Amy Bartlam
Addition & Renovation | West Chester, PA
Addition & Renovation | West Chester, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.
System Collection - Pedini Cabinets
System Collection - Pedini Cabinets
Artistic Kitchen Design - Los Altos BuildersArtistic Kitchen Design - Los Altos Builders
Versatility and convenience with a practical, energy saving dish drying station, allows washed dishes to drain directly into the Blanco Super Single 9" bowl sink below and Blanco Pull-out Dual 1.8 Satin Nickel Faucet. Dish drying station comes with a removable stainless steel base if you do not want it to drain into the sink. This is what happens when Chefs and Designers collaborate.
Resort Style Kitchen
Resort Style Kitchen
Angela Wells Interior DesignAngela Wells Interior Design
Trent Teigen
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige floors.
Sunnyside Ridge
Sunnyside Ridge
Aspen Design RoomAspen Design Room
This timelessly designed kitchen by the interior design team at Aspen Design Room is more than your average cooking space. With custom cabinetry, a massive oak dining table and lounge space complete with fireplace, this mountain modern kitchen truly will be the space to gather with family and friends.
Stone Farmhouse Kitchen & Living Room
Stone Farmhouse Kitchen & Living Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
A pass-through counter serves as a beverage center and provides a visual connection from the Kitchen to the Living Room / Dining Room. Robert Benson Photography
Palisades Home
Palisades Home
Dan Arnold PhotoDan Arnold Photo
Dan Arnold Photo
Photo of an expansive modern kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with an island.
Broadmoor
Broadmoor
SchoenerSchoener
Custom cabinetry done by Wood-Mode in Nordic white. Cooking bridge with convienient pull-out pantry options. Marble and ceramic arabesque tile backsplash. Wolf Rangetop.
West Circle - French Country Manor in Lakewood (Dallas, TX)
West Circle - French Country Manor in Lakewood (Dallas, TX)
Ron Davis Custom HomesRon Davis Custom Homes
Elegant French Country Kitchen with Beam Ceiling, Accented Blue Kitchen Island with Farmhouse Sink, Raised Panel White Cabinets, Chandelier Pendant Lights, Architectural Vent Hood, Light Color Beams, Marble Countertops, Bubble Glass Front Cabinets, Site Built Custom Cabinetry. Photo Credit: Chad Brubaker

Expansive Kitchen with an 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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