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Shaker-style blue kitchen
By Stoneham Kitchens

The owners enlisted the help of kitchen designer Vahid Samyani at Stoneham retailer, Richmond Kitchens. Together, they opted for Stoneham’s Edwardian range for the cabinetry featuring elegant framed doors to create the timeless appeal of a shaker-style kitchen. For a modern twist, the furniture was painted in bespoke hues of blue including Hicks’ Blue and Bone China Blue from Little Greene, providing a nod to Pantone’s Colour of the Year. In contrast to the warmth and depth of the blue wall and base cabinets, a centre island breakfast bar with Dekton Zenith White waterfall worktops introduces a light touch ensuring the space feels bright and airy. The white surfaces continue in the main cooking area and blend with the neutral metro tiles.
Double larder built in fridge - paula_east1971

Large classic kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and white cabinets.
Bespoke Hand Painted kitchen - London SW12
By Handmade Kitchen Co

A stunning project in London SW12 has recently been photographed. This is a bespoke hand painted solid wood design, which has been taken floor to ceiling for a dramatic effect which plenty of storage. This versatile space is used as a kitchen, dining room, play room and office. The polished concrete floor is durable along with the marble look worktops.
Colour of units - webuser_628239184

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in London.
Contemporary Country House
By Steve Davies Photography

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in London.
Wooden nibs? - hiltonviv

This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Oxfordshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Meadowbrook Bothy
By StuartBarr Construction Design Renovation

Lucy Walters Photography
This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Oxfordshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Ok, that high storage wrapping around the window is very clever, but very inaccessible too :-/ it can only be used for Christmas bits! Still worth thinking about that wasted space around the window, however. The flooring is hideous - bluewillow272

Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and black appliances.
East Dulwich Ground Floor Extension & Loft
By Owl Design

Veronica Rodriguez
Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and black appliances.
Two tone kitchen and a stand out handle - bithiah_heung

Inspiration for a large classic galley kitchen in Berkshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary makeover and interior renovation
By Absolute Architecture

Inspiration for a large classic galley kitchen in Berkshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
like the island with the display bit - webuser_475185418

Medium sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and brown floors.
Hemel Hempstead/3
By E J Nunn

Medium sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and brown floors.
Like the book storage - loxla_martinez

Beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Beachfront
By Perfect Stays

Beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
trestle type table - webuser_216927247

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, grey worktops and glass sheet splashback.
Ealing Broadway Kitchen Extension
By Studio Schubert

Elayne Barre
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, grey worktops and glass sheet splashback.
Kitchen Units up against one wall with central unit behind - ednutjay

This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Kitchen
By Primero UK Ltd

Multiwood , M I D
This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
stove in the fire place and sink at the side - webuser_342352176

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood flooring, white worktops, a submerged sink, black appliances, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
South London Family Home
By Imperfect Interiors

We designed the kitchen in conjunction with the open plan dining and low level seating areas, so that it would be a sociable and light space for cooking and entertaining. The blue green kitchen units contrast with the white Corian worktop & splash back, giving the space a simple, contemporary feel.
white top and contrast. colour. simplicity - kay_wilson80

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, an island, black floors and grey worktops.
HebHomes
By HebHomes

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, an island, black floors and grey worktops.
Wall units on one side - wall built out - missjlwilson

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London.
Little Venice
By ambigram architects

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London.

This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
House for Hampstead Design Hub
By Anna Stathaki | Photography

©Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Kitchen windows concept access from behind work station - barbaramcgeown

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
West London conversion 03
By Neil Perry Photography

Neil Perry
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen - webuser_160433954

Design ideas for a scandi kitchen in London.
Schneider Electric- Modern Kitchen Renovation
By Schneider Electric UK

Design ideas for a scandi kitchen in London.

This is an example of a nautical kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Wandsworth SW18
By Buildguru Kitchens & Joinery

This is an example of a nautical kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
White, bright with soft pastel tones - webuser_813697242

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Chelsea apartment
By James Tarry Interior Photography

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.

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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Whether you want inspiration for planning a kitchen renovation or are building a designer kitchen from scratch, Houzz has 3,007,487 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including E J Nunn and Neil Perry Photography. Look through kitchen photos in different colours and styles and when you find a kitchen design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful kitchen ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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