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Contemporary Kitchen Island
Contemporary Kitchen Island
Dixie Marble & Granite Inc.Dixie Marble & Granite Inc.
Fantasy Macaubas polished quartzite 2cm
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey worktops.
Open Kitchen and Dining Area with Pops of Colour
Open Kitchen and Dining Area with Pops of Colour
Kathy Kunz InteriorsKathy Kunz Interiors
Copyright @Magnus Pettersson – not for use without prior consent.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, black worktops, marble worktops and cement tile splashback.
GuyCo - Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home 2017 - After
GuyCo - Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home 2017 - After
The Guy CorporationThe Guy Corporation
This is the walk-in pantry next to the kitchen. It has its own water cooler and refrigerator.
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and black floors.
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.
Architect New Build Project
Architect New Build Project
Tiles & BathsTiles & Baths
Expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, a submerged sink and quartz worktops.
Contemporary White & Walnut Wood Kitchen
Contemporary White & Walnut Wood Kitchen
TulipTulip
A clean, minimal design needs a sharp eye to finish the design off. We're particularly proud of the contrasting effect off the wall units and the ability throughout to use one piece of walnut wood across all of the units to give a seamless look.
Renovation of Large Arts & Crafts Family Home - Kitchen
Renovation of Large Arts & Crafts Family Home - Kitchen
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
The total renovation of this fabulous large country home, working alongside Janey Butler Interiors, meant the whole house was taken back to the external walls and roof rafters and all suspended floors dug up. All new Interior layout and two large extensions. 2 months of gutting the property before any building works commenced. This part of the house was in fact an old ballroom and one of the new extensions formed a beautiful new entrance hallway with stunning helical staircase. Our own design handmade and hand painted kitchen with Miele appliances. Painted in a gorgeous soft grey and with a fabulous 3.5 x 1 metre solid wood dovetailed breakfast bar and surround with led lighting. Stunning stone effect large format porcelain tiles which were for the majority of the ground floor, all with under floor heating. Skyframe openings on the ground and first floor giving uninterrupted views of the glorious open countryside. Lutron lighting throughout the whole of the property and Crestron Home Automation. A glass firebox fire was built into this room. for clients ease, giving a secondary heat source, but more for visual effect. 4KTV with plastered in the wall speakers, the wall to the left and right of the TV is only temporary as this will soon be glass entrances and pocket doors with views to the large swimming pool extension with sliding Skyframe opening system. Phase 1 of this 4 phase project with more images to come. The next phase is for the large Swimming Pool Extension, new Garage and Stable Building and sweeping driveway. Before Images of this room are at the end of the photo gallery.
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Double larder cupboard with drawers to the bottom. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Photo of an expansive rural kitchen pantry in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops and limestone flooring.
Expansive Traditional Kitchen
Expansive Traditional Kitchen
Bilotta Kitchen & HomeBilotta Kitchen & Home
Designed by Bilotta’s Fabrice Garson, this expansive traditional kitchen features our private Bilotta Collection Cabinetry in white paint with double stacked wall cabinets leading up to the coffered ceiling. The massive island houses multiple appliances, including a warming drawer, microwave and dishwasher next to the main sink, as well as large drawers for ample storage. Island seating allows for less formal dining or a place for the children to do their homework while mom prepares dinner. Two wall ovens flanking the 48” Wolf range top create a perfect cooking “nook” and the side-by-side fully integrated 36” Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer allow for plenty of food storage. On either side of the refrigeration are two tall pull-out pantries concealing snacks, spices, baking supplies and more. Every drawer in the space has its individual purpose, whether it be to house cutlery or fine china. The coffered ceiling, a trademark of many of Fabrice’s designs, really open up the space and intertwine it with the adjacent rooms for an overall open feeling – very bright and inviting. The wall on the other side of the island from the cooking wall features a secondary prep sink with a second dishwasher and a under counter beverage center, again, with plenty of storage in both the base and wall cabinets. The backsplash is mostly wood paneling except for the wall behind the range top where there is a custom designed marble mosaic pattern. The countertops are Vermont Super White quartzite with a double ogee edge. Photographer – Peter Krupenye
Hancock Park
Hancock Park
Woodson & Rummerfield's House of DesignWoodson & Rummerfield's House of Design
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and an island.
Industrial Kitchen
Industrial Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive urban u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands and red splashback.
Iris Hollow Model
Iris Hollow Model
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.
Dan Piassick
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, brown splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and stainless steel appliances.
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Live Edge Counter Top Accent
Live Edge Counter Top Accent
Sustainable SedonaSustainable Sedona
Counter Top Design - Live-edge reclaimed wood slab transaction area with quartz inset. Flush mount induction cooktop. Photos by Sustainable Sedona
Photo of an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring, an island, an integrated sink and stainless steel appliances.
White High Gloss Contemporary
White High Gloss Contemporary
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Contemporary white high gloss Crystal cabinets with Cambria white cliff counter tops is striking. Adding black painted walls and large scale black tile floors make it even more dramatic. But with the addition of orange light fixtures and colorful artwork, the kitchen is over the top with energy. With no upper cabinets only floating shelves for display the base cabinets are well planned for each functional work zone. a. The “Cooking Zone” hosts the 60” range top (with hood) and is the heart of the kitchen. The ovens, coffee system and speed oven are located outside of this zone and use the island/snack bar as their landing space. b. The “Prep Zone” includes the refrigerator, freezer, sink, and dishwasher c. The “Entertainment Zones” has a separate sink and dishwasher, the wine cooler and beverage center. A desk off to the side of the kitchen with a large roll up tambour to keep any mess hidden. Also their robot vacuums have a charging station under the files drawers in the toe kick. NKBA 3rd Place Large Kitchen
Brookview Place
Brookview Place
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
Expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and white floors.
Gannatra
Gannatra
Marazzi DesignMarazzi Design
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Expansive open-plan kitchen
Expansive open-plan kitchen
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
This kitchen features a breakfast bar and casual dining area.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.
Modern Solana Beach
Modern Solana Beach
Streamline DevelopmentStreamline Development
marble backsplash,
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, an island and grey floors.
The Canyons, Home 401
The Canyons, Home 401
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIAKevin B Howard Architects, AIA
William Lesch Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Expansive Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets 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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