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The Pink Kitchen
The Pink Kitchen
Sustainable Kitchens
A beautiful pink kitchen in the heart of bath using Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink paired with Skimming Stone. The flat-panel handleless design lets the colour do the talking.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London.
Grade I Listed Warehouse Apartment
Grade I Listed Warehouse Apartment
Oliver Steer Interior Design
Design ideas for an urban kitchen in Other.
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The Holden's
The Holden's
Welsh Oak Frame
This is an example of a farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, white worktops and beige floors.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Single Storey Rear Extension
Invent Architecture & Design
This is an example of a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Essex with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Scandi Style Kitchen
Scandi Style Kitchen
Brayer Design
Photography by Nick Smith
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen/diner in Kent with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Single-storey rear extension SW12
Single-storey rear extension SW12
Magic Projects London Ltd
Classic kitchen in London.
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Grey and Oak handeless moden kitchen
Grey and Oak handeless moden kitchen
Kettle Co. Kitchens
Stunning Oak and Grey combination on handless panel doors and island with aqua glass splash back.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, white worktops, stainless steel appliances and grey floors.
Carrara Quartz Worktops by Cawdor Stone Gallery - Harpenden Project
Carrara Quartz Worktops by Cawdor Stone Gallery - Harpenden Project
Cawdor Stone Gallery
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with quartz worktops, white worktops, a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey floors.
East Grinstead | Traditional Kitchen and Kitchenette
East Grinstead | Traditional Kitchen and Kitchenette
Design Interiors Ltd
Our MD Michael designed this kitchen for a friend & long term client of Design Interiors who, had bought a large plot of land to build his dream home. A large Island with seating was an essential for him as so family had comfortable social seating & he had plenty of worktop space. With this island being so large, Michael designed a central feature around the hob & incorporated the walnut units to divide the island which completed the design of this feature. The addition of the black glass surrounding the 2 BORA induction hobs sections off the cooking zone & adds a finer design detail. The walnut units & internals combined with Farrow & Ball’s ‘Moles Breath’ & the Statuario Maximus worktops create a contemporary twist on this classic traditional furniture. Michael carefully designed specific storage such as the spice racks, coffee unit & trays as so this design offered every detail whilst remaining minimal & organised. A built in mirror TV was incorporated into the glass splash back as so that this item becomes invisible when not in use. The appliances of this design are MIELE & a Quooker hot tap has been incorporated. The small black Contemporary kitchenette has been designed just off the master bedroom for those morning coffees overlooking the grounds from the bedroom’s balcony.
Barnes - full refurb of a family home & garden
Barnes - full refurb of a family home & garden
Convert Construction Ltd
Kitchen
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London.
Project 136
Project 136
Niche Bathroom and Kitchen
Traditional kitchen in Other.
Pentland Close, North West London
Pentland Close, North West London
A&A Bespoke Furniture Ltd.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, integrated appliances, grey floors and black worktops.
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Kitchen Worktops, Islands and Splashback
Kitchen Worktops, Islands and Splashback
John Samuel
Classic u-shaped kitchen in Sussex with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Little Wymondley Kitchen
Little Wymondley Kitchen
Russell J Milligan
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Hertfordshire.
King's Heath Kitchen
King's Heath Kitchen
Honest Kitchens
A kitchen to show the clients love of colour in three show-stopping shades; Paint and Papers 'Plumb brandy' and 'temple', plus Farrow And Ball's 'Charlotte's Locks'. Painted flat panel with handle-less design and open shelving.
Sycamore Mews, Clapham
Sycamore Mews, Clapham
GDL Property
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen/diner in London with an island.
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Bright open plan kitchen diner with full width sliding patio doors
Bright open plan kitchen diner with full width sliding patio doors
Absolute Project Management
Herringbone timber flooring has been used in the space, bringing a traditional element to the home, which works beautiful combined with the more contemporary handleless kitchen in white. Open shelving in the large kitchen island displays a light timber interior, adding to the layers of organic finishes in the space. Having a large island keeps the kitchen open and bright, flowing nicely from this work area into the dining space and then outside. The alcove storage in the kitchen wall adds a decorative as well as a practical touch, with the black of the wall sconces either side tying in with the patio doors. Photographs by Helen Rayner
Hawthorn Case Study
Hawthorn Case Study
Roundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey with island in horizontal grain rough sawn Oak. Worktops in brushed stainless steel with welded sink trough and on the hob & sink run, composite stone with a sharknose edge. Photography by Darren Chung.
Extension & refurbishment - Chelsham Road
Extension & refurbishment - Chelsham Road
MAC Building Solutions Ltd
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in London.
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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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