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AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH
AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH
Francesco Pierazzi ArchitectsFrancesco Pierazzi Architects
The large open space continues the themes set out in the Living and Dining areas with a similar palette of darker surfaces and finishes, chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues. The supporting structure is exposed and painted in a deep red hue to suggest the different functional areas and create a unique interior which is then reflected on the exterior of the extension.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Around the corner in the kitchen, the stained rift sawn walnut is repeated on some of the cabinetry and the vent hood, again providing a warm contrast to the cool white pallet. The porcelain countertops and backsplash are a convincing substitute for Calacatta gold at a fraction of the price and much more durability, and the 2” mitered edge and waterfall sides add luxury. The glass stacks back into the wall and allows seamless access to the home’s stunning outdoor kitchen, dining and lounge.
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
HUNTINGTON IDHUNTINGTON ID
Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Photo of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, black appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Photo of an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, glass sheet splashback, an island and grey splashback.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
A Plus Cabinets, Inc.A Plus Cabinets, Inc.
Adriana Ortiz
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Cordillera Ranch Residence
Cordillera Ranch Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.
The Hills Group, Granite Bay, CA
The Hills Group, Granite Bay, CA
Emser TileEmser Tile
Treasure Mosaic, Area White (backsplash), Alpine Espresso (floor), Specular Syrma (fireplace) - Kat Alves Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, composite countertops and brown floors.
TATLIN apartments
TATLIN apartments
num.21num.21
Зона кухни-гостиной.
Expansive contemporary grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.
ЖК Палацио
ЖК Палацио
Ekaterina SvanbergEkaterina Svanberg
Гостиная Дизайнер @svanberg.design Фотограф @kris_pleer
Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Napa Valley House
Napa Valley House
Michael Tauber ArchitectureMichael Tauber Architecture
Open Kitchen with custom laid up french walnut veneer. Photo Paul Dyer
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, composite countertops and white worktops.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel (transitional) - Rockville MD
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel (transitional) - Rockville MD
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
A kitchen remodel for a Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery client in Rockville, MD. Cabinet design provided by Jan Zhuge, Cabinet Designer for Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.
Home Addition
Home Addition
L Marie Interior DesignL Marie Interior Design
Clients' first home and there forever home with a family of four and in laws close, this home needed to be able to grow with the family. This most recent growth included a few home additions including the kids bathrooms (on suite) added on to the East end, the two original bathrooms were converted into one larger hall bath, the kitchen wall was blown out, entrying into a complete 22'x22' great room addition with a mudroom and half bath leading to the garage and the final addition a third car garage. This space is transitional and classic to last the test of time.
800 Ogden Project
800 Ogden Project
Malibu HomeMalibu Home
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, multiple islands, beige floors, composite countertops, white splashback, grey cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Alexander KitchensAlexander Kitchens
Ultramodern German Kitchen in Findon Valley, West Sussex Our contracts team make the most of a wonderful open plan space with an ultramodern kitchen design & theme. The Brief For this kitchen project in Findon Valley a truly unique design was required. With this property recently extensively renovated, a vast ground floor space required a minimalist kitchen theme to suit the style of this client. A key desirable was a link between the outdoors and the kitchen space, completely level flooring in this room meant that when bi-fold doors were peeled back the kitchen could function as an extension of this sunny garden. Throughout, personal inclusions and elements have been incorporated to suit this client. Design Elements To achieve the brief of this project designer Sarah from our contracts team conjured a design that utilised a huge bank of units across the back wall of this space. This provided the client with vast storage and also meant no wall units had to be used at the client’s request. Further storage, seating and space for appliances is provided across a huge 4.6-meter island. To suit the open plan style of this project, contemporary German furniture has been used from premium supplier Nobilia. The chosen finish of Slate Grey compliments modern accents used elsewhere in the property, with a dark handleless rail also contributing to the theme. Special Inclusions An important element was a minimalist and uncluttered feel throughout. To achieve this plentiful storage and custom pull-out platforms for small appliances have been utilised to minimise worktop clutter. A key part of this design was also the high-performance appliances specified. Within furniture a Neff combination microwave, Neff compact steam oven and two Neff Slide & Hide ovens feature, in addition to two warming drawers beneath ovens. Across the island space, a Bora Pure venting hob is used to remove the need for an overhead extractor – with a Quooker boiling tap also fitted. Project Highlight The undoubtable highlight of this project is the 4.6 metre island – fabricated with seamless Corian work surfaces in an Arrow Root finish. On each end of the island a waterfall edge has been included, with seating and ambient lighting nice additions to this space. The End Result The result of this project is a wonderful open plan kitchen design that incorporates several great features that have been personalised to suit this client’s brief. This project was undertaken by our contract kitchen team. Whether you are a property developer or are looking to renovate your own home, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an appointment visit a showroom or book an appointment now.
Stan Case Study
Stan Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in RAL9003 with alternate front finishes in Fumed Eucalyptus vertical grain veneer and vertical grain Walnut veneer, splashback in Bronze mirror. Worksurface in 17mm thick Corian Glacier White with Mixa sink and a stainless steel inset into island. Photography by Nick Kane.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Diego with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Hidden Hills-Aug 2016
Hidden Hills-Aug 2016
Funtime Cabinet FactoryFuntime Cabinet Factory
angelica sparks-trefz/amillioncolors.com
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and multiple islands.
Folsom, Full Kitchen Remodel
Folsom, Full Kitchen Remodel
Guchi Interior DesignGuchi Interior Design
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Barfield, North Yorkshire
Barfield, North Yorkshire
Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & LivingGrid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living
Contemporary kitchen complete with; warm grey gloss doors, Caesarstone quartz worktops, subway tiled backsplash, Aga, Siemens and Gaggenau appliances, champagne trough, concealed doorway to utility room. Photography by Andy Haslam.

Expansive Kitchen with Composite Countertops 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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