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Dwyer
Dwyer
Tommy Hein ArchitectsTommy Hein Architects
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen pantry in Denver with grey cabinets.
Kitchen pantry
Kitchen pantry
The French TraditionThe French Tradition
Kitchens of The French Tradition
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Deepdale House LLCDeepdale House LLC
British Cupcake Bakery Kitchen, Deepdale House LLC
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets.
2012 Showcase of Homes - Sandhill Road
2012 Showcase of Homes - Sandhill Road
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
This is an example of a classic kitchen in New York with wood worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and green cabinets.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
LA Dwelling IncLA Dwelling Inc
Based on a mid century modern concept
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with mosaic tiled splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, engineered stone countertops, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar and green worktops.
Period Kitchen Remodel
Period Kitchen Remodel
Chris Donatelli BuildersChris Donatelli Builders
Complete kitchen remodel. Open up space to other rooms while reoganizing layout of appliances and work areas. "copyright Image Center/Marco Zecchin"
Classic kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, metro tiled splashback and soapstone worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Oxford DevelopmentOxford Development
A bright, beautiful kitchen with inset white cabinets and generous light and space. A large 48" Kohler Harborview sink with two sets of Rohl faucets make clean up and prep work a breeze. Open shelving accentuates the 10' ceilings. White Carrara marble countertops and crisp white subway tiles help keep the space light and bright. Four-inch oak floors have a dark, custom stain. Paneled appliances help keep a furniture feel in this formal but welcoming home.
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & DesignReaume Construction & Design
Some of my kitchens.
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Los Angeles with yellow cabinets, beaded cabinets and blue splashback.
Kitchen remodelling in South Bristol
Kitchen remodelling in South Bristol
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Funky remodel of existing kitchen to create a light and airy dining area
Midcentury kitchen in Other.
Boyd Kitchen
Boyd Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Traditional Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Cary Bernstein Architect Potrero Residence
Cary Bernstein Architect Potrero Residence
Cary Bernstein ArchitectCary Bernstein Architect
Photo of a traditional kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen/diner in Birmingham.
Painted Kitchen Island Area
Painted Kitchen Island Area
Kenzer FurnitureKenzer Furniture
Designed by Sally Ross Photograph by George Ross
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances and grey splashback.
Sussex Park House project
Sussex Park House project
Plain EnglishPlain English
Photo of a traditional single-wall kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
California Closets MarylandCalifornia Closets Maryland
California Closets
Rustic kitchen pantry in Baltimore with open cabinets, white cabinets and white appliances.
Farmhouse Reinterpreted
Farmhouse Reinterpreted
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
This is an example of a farmhouse kitchen in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and soapstone worktops.
285 Central Park West: Kitchen
285 Central Park West: Kitchen
Ethelind Coblin Architect P.CEthelind Coblin Architect P.C
Classic kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
kitchen with bamboo cabinets and resin countertops
kitchen with bamboo cabinets and resin countertops
Erdreich Architecture, P.C.Erdreich Architecture, P.C.
Contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Birmingham with a submerged sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets and green worktops.
Apartment in Ulus
Apartment in Ulus
Paker ArchitecturePaker Architecture
Emre Ogan
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a belfast sink.
Bath
Bath
Thomas & ThomasThomas & Thomas
Thomas&Thomas
Design ideas for a rural kitchen in Oxfordshire.

Green Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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