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Kitchen transformation
Kitchen transformation
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, and divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating a more functional, open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. The wide plank salvaged pine floors, the antique french dining table, as well as the Galbraith & Paul drum pendant and the salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendants all help to provide a warmth to the crisp detailing. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
Pridecraft Inc.Pridecraft Inc.
Country Kitchen, exposed beams, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, Wellborn Cabinets, stainless appliances
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Walters Renovation
Walters Renovation
Timeless Kitchen CabinetryTimeless Kitchen Cabinetry
Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a medium sized country grey and cream single-wall kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick flooring, an island, a belfast sink, integrated appliances, red floors, concrete worktops and grey worktops.
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Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Polly Eltes
Photo of a large contemporary grey and cream enclosed kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Glencoe Cream
Glencoe Cream
WickesWickes
Glencoe Cashmere's cool colouring and high gloss finish offer the the ultimate in urban style - perfect for the modern home. Create a striking contrast of colour and texture by completing your kitchen with smooth Corian worktops and split-face slate mosaic wall tiles.
California Citrus Kitchen
California Citrus Kitchen
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
3″x8″ Subway Tile – 614 Matador Red(discontinued), 1015R Caribbean Blue, 406W Aged Moss, 920 Midnight Sky, 1950E Indian Summer, 713 Peacock Green, 65R Amber / Texture – Bloom, Pine, Sun Photos by Troy Thies Project with KOR Interior Design
Queens Drive Project
Queens Drive Project
Maple & GrayMaple & Gray
Martin Edwards Photography
Inspiration for a traditional grey and cream kitchen in Berkshire with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
The Brompton Kitchen, London
The Brompton Kitchen, London
McCarronMcCarron
The upholstered bench seat in this classic style kitchen by McCarron & Co makes the most of the space and offers a practical and stylish seating solution.
Rockwood Colonial Larchmont
Rockwood Colonial Larchmont
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
A lovely Colonial revival in Larchmont NY was begging for a fresh start. Custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn in a soft grey was fitted into the compact kitchen utilizing every inch of space. A muted palette keeps the space feeling light, allowing the colorful Le Creuset cookware to take center stage. Bosch cooktop, Signature Hardware range hood, Kohler faucet, Kraus sink, Sonoma Marketplace Pure white bevel subway tile 3x6. Cabinetry custom color match to Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist. Countertops in Jet Mist granite by Rye Marble and Stone. Hardware –Bistro pulls and Asbury knobs by Restoration Hardware. GC: Classic Construction Group LLC. Photos, Sarah Robertson.c 2015
Contemporary kitchen with tall storage
Contemporary kitchen with tall storage
UserUser
This contemporary open planned kitchen/dining room, is very open and spacious, making it a very social-able space. The neutral tones helps to create warmth within such as large space. The choice of also having a solid wood dining table and chairs, brings a more traditional element to the design,
Blairsden Kitchen 1
Blairsden Kitchen 1
Canterbury Design Kitchen InteriorsCanterbury Design Kitchen Interiors
Beaux arts architecture of Blairsden was inspiration for kitchen. Homeowner wanted clean airy look while repurposing cold commercial cooking space to an aesthetically pleasing functional kitchen for family and friends or for a catering staff during larger gatherings. Aside from the hand made LaCornue range, no appliances were to be be in the kitchen so as not to interfere with the aesthetic. Instead, the appliances were moved to an adjacent space and celebrated as their own aesthetic with complimentary stainless steel cabinetry and tiled walls. The color pallet of the kitchen was intentionally subtle with tones of beige white and grey. Light was reintroduced into the space by rebuilding the east and north windows. Traffic pattern was improved by moving range from south wall to north wall. Custom stainless structural window, with stainless steel screen and natural brass harlequin grill encapsulated in insulated frosted glass, was engineered to support hood and creates a stunning backdrop for the already gorgeous range. All hardware in kitchen is unlacquered natural brass intentionally selected so as to develop its own patina as it oxides over time to give a true historic quality. Other interesting point about kitchen: All cabinetry doors 5/4" All cabinetry interiors natural walnut All cabinetry interiors on sensors and light up with LED lights that are routed into frames of cabinetry Magnetic cutlery dividers in drawers enable user to reposition easily Venician plaster walls Lava stone countertops on perimeter Marble countertop island 2 level cutting boards and strainers in sink by galley workstation
Bellevue Somerset Remodel
Bellevue Somerset Remodel
Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K BKayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B
Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
kitchen
kitchen
Rasmussen / Su ArchitectsRasmussen / Su Architects
Halkin Mason Photography
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with soapstone worktops, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Landmark Meadow Farmhouse
Landmark Meadow Farmhouse
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Susan Teare
Classic kitchen in Burlington with a belfast sink, yellow cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Modern Country Kitchen
Modern Country Kitchen
Mark Williams DesignMark Williams Design
Erica George Dines
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, an island, marble worktops and ceramic flooring.
Off-white Kitchen
Off-white Kitchen
UserUser
Heidi Lancaster Photography
Traditional kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Gatsby
Gatsby
SV DesignSV Design
The client admired this Victorian home from afar for many years before purchasing it. The extensive rehabilitation restored much of the house to its original style and grandeur; interior spaces were transformed in function while respecting the elaborate details of the era. A new kitchen, breakfast area, study and baths make the home fully functional and comfortably livable. Photo Credit: Sam Gray
Buckhead Kitchen
Buckhead Kitchen
Dillard Pierce Design AssociatesDillard Pierce Design Associates
Interiors by Christy Dillard Kratzer, Architecture by Harrison Design Associates, Photography by Chris Little, antique limestone floors in Dijon color, teak countertop for large island, kitchen furniture, soft English floral fabric for valance on large window, double pendant shade island light fixture, creams and light yellows with a touch of green in vases, vanilla marble countertops and backsplash, rattan barstools with creamy leather seats, great natural light floods space, large open space to move about, brown and white/ cream dishes are a nice accent and work well with the English feel to kitchen, Chris Little Photography
Kitchen
Kitchen
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Classic Lakeshore Lifestyle
Traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink and wood worktops.

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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Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
Custom kitchen cabinetry with integrated hood. Island with bench seats. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
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