Kitchen/Diner with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Craig Thompson Photography
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Valley View Trail

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Medium sized classic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Kitchen Remodel

Woodcracfters Custom Cabinets, Inc.

Goff Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Davidson Arista - Kitchen

Andrew Lauren Interiors

Plan 1 kitchen with white granite island countertop.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Lake Las Vegas

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

World Class kitchen, made from true antique woods, our Provence Collection
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an island, wood worktops, green splashback, stone tiled splashback, a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances and terracotta flooring.

Parry Sound Cottage

Davisville Kitchens

This is an example of a medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a belfast sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Custom kitchen

Da-Vinci Designs Cabinetry

Traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with distressed cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Modern Kitchen

Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Zahn Remodel

ALPINE CABINETRY LLC

Design ideas for a rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops and stainless steel appliances.

Country French Inspired Custom Home - Fairview Farms

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Photo of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Concrete Cabinets - Industrial Chic

Divine Design Center

Concrete – New ideas for Kitchens. In a minimalist setting, “concrete” always presents a strong presences in the room. In the handle-less CONCRETE-A kitchens from LEICHT , the dark grey furniture with a surface of genuine concrete (brasilia), provide an impressive visual centre. Island unit and cupboard run are offset by white tall units, integrated in the wall. The island unit rises freely into the room between the generous window surfaces, almost floating above the light floor. An asymmetric, almost playful, wall shelf unit loosens the calm arrangement of the handle-less floor units. The 5 mm thick worktop of hot-rolled steel provides an extremely elegant contrast to the concrete surfaces of the kitchen fronts.

Traditional Style Custom Kitchen

Heller Cabinetry

Medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orlando with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, travertine flooring and beige floors.

Dark Corner Remodel

First Choice Custom Builders

Custom faux finish cabinetry, distressed wood beams and rock wall with inset windows. Tile backsplash, wood floors and custom cooktop island with stove and vent-a-hood. Hand scraped wood flooring. Butcher block bar top and granite countertops.

Industrial Style Rustic Kitchen designed by Mia Marquez

Bath Bespoke

Industrial chic rustic kitchen in Wiltshire featuring reclaimed wood and french oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances a submerged Belfast ceramic white sink, with large reclaimed oak larder and a slab tiled floor.

Квартира в деревенском стиле в ЖК "Рублевское предместье"

Ira Sokolova

Дизайнер Ирина Соколова, фотограф Георгий Жоржолиани. Удобное место для просмотра телевизора и чтения книг.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brown floors and beige worktops.

Norman Residence Brasada Ranch

Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

DHT-15 Shabby Chic Home - Custom Home - Manitoba

Vogt Building Construction Inc.

Tristan Fast Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home

Vistal Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances, travertine flooring, an island, stone tiled splashback and beige floors.

Kitchens

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen/diner in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Incredible double island entertaining kitchen. Rustic douglas fir beams accident this open kitchen with a focal feature of a stone cooktop and steel backsplash. Lots of windows to allow nature south and west light into the home hub.

Kitchen/Diner with Distressed Cabinets 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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