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Contemporary kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Lakeside House
By Corylus

Contemporary kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
kitchen in general, sink especially, not the mirrors - webuser_514804901

This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances, white worktops and beige floors.
Designed in Britain
By Sheraton Interiors

This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances, white worktops and beige floors.
Really like the colours of the units and style - webuser_10787875

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Terraced House Extension | Wimbledon Park, South West London
By Carlson Stenner Architects

Contemporary ground floor extension in Wimbledon Park. Timeless open plan kitchen and dining area with seamless access into the garden. Refurbished front room with small library , new utility room and toilet.
SUPER PLAIN AND SIMPLE...MAYBE A BIT TO MUCH GLOSS - webuser_839407184

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Willesden extension by PEEK
By Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Like that the grey section on the Doors don’t look to thick - jamieand_emma

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Kent with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Stable conversion, Sevenoaks
By Adams+Collingwood Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Kent with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Combination of textures - webuser_752610851

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Essex.
Essex Project
By Humphrey Munson

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Essex.

Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, an island and white worktops.
Kitchen Project Leckhampton
By Contour

Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, an island and white worktops.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, brown floors and mirror splashback.
Home Extension in East Sheen
By Square One Architects

The open plan kitchen seen here is the result of an extension to a 1930's house in East Sheen (Greater London). The kitchen was supplied by Mobalpa Kitchens. The room features a range of built-in units, metro tiles, veneered wooden cabinets, and a dark blue flat-panel kitchen units. The herring bone wooden flooring complements the kitchen materials as well as the original 1930's style of the house. link to the kitchen supplier: https://www.mobalpa.co.uk
Book shelf, dark wood and navy, cosy, modern - webuser_592260472

Inspiration for a country enclosed kitchen in West Midlands with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Foxwhelp Barn
By Border Oak Ltd

Inspiration for a country enclosed kitchen in West Midlands with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
different coloured ws & cabinets - clanger51

Expansive classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen
By SA Designs

Expansive classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Island seating is higher than work surface - webuser_711747063

Large classic l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, limestone flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Light Blue Kitchen
By Tom Howley

This beautiful light blue kitchen adds a unique twist to our classic Hartford style. Our Iris paint adds just the right amount of colour to show personality without becoming overwhelming, picking out key details such as the beaded frames and delicately carved cornice. The Falcon Deluxe range cooker, in its new colour of Blue Nickel, completes the look for a perfectly coordinated kitchen. The coordinating chimney mantle neatly conceals the powerful Westin Pro Canopy Extractor, giving you all the convenience of a high-quality appliance without detracting from the classic look of the kitchen.
THATS MY STYLE.... NICE COLOUR TO - webuser_839407184

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other.
Kitchen
By TLW | The Lightworks

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other.
kitchen wall lamps - webuser_879695543

Photo of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Bright & Light Home Renovation
By NK Living

Photo of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Fridge and ovens beside - trowe10

Large nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, black appliances and an island.
Feeling Blue
By Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

This stunning traditional inframe painted kitchen in royal blue and gentle grey was designed for a family who were renovating their home. Originally a dark room at the back of the house the space was transformed by knocking through to create a bright kitchen diner perfect for preparing family meals and entertaining.
Worktop and Bob in island. - webuser_821267847

Scandinavian kitchen in London.
Stoke Newington
By Material Works Architecture

Scandinavian kitchen in London.

Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Other.
New House Build - Dungannon, County Tyrone
By JP&S Construction Ltd

Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Other.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, an island, grey floors, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and concrete flooring.
Little Venice
By Cheyne Construction

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, an island, grey floors, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and concrete flooring.
Niche in bathrooms tiles follow pattern at the back of niche. - allen_waring

Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a belfast sink, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and white worktops.
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
By Emilie Fournet Interiors

The kitchen was transformed by removing the entire back wall, building a staircase leading to the basement below and creating a glass box over it opening it up to the back garden.The deVol kitchen has Studio Green shaker cabinets and reeded glass. The splash back is aged brass and the worktops are quartz marble and reclaimed school laboratory iroko worktop for the island. The kitchen has reclaimed pine pocket doors leading onto the breakfast room.
Lovely green against the brass, iroko wood countertop - litha_bacchi

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.

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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.

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