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Rustic Eclecticism Kitchen Remodel: Chester Springs, PA
Rustic Eclecticism Kitchen Remodel: Chester Springs, PA
HomeTech Renovations, Inc.HomeTech Renovations, Inc.
A dynamic and multifaceted entertaining area, this kitchen is the center for family gatherings and its open floor plan is conducive to entertaining. The kitchen was designed to accomodate two cooks, and the small island is the perfect place for food preparation while family and guests interact with the host. The informal dining area was enlarged to create a functional eating area, and the space now incorporates a sliding French door that provides easy access to the new rear deck. Skylights that change color on demand to diminish strong, unwanted sunlight were also incorporated in the revamped dining area. A peninsula area located off of the main kitchen and dining room creates a great space for additional entertaining and storage. Character cherry cabinetry, tiger wood hardwood flooring, and dry stack running bond slate backsplash make bold statements within the space. The island top is a 3" thick Brazilian cherry end grain top, and the brushed black ash granite countertops elsewhere in the kitchen create a beautiful contrast against the cabinetry. A buffet area was incorporated into the adjoining family room to create a flow from space to space and to provide additional storage and a dry bar. Here the character cherry was maintained in the center part of the cabinetry and is flanked by a knotty maple to add more visual interest. The center backsplash is an onyx slate set in a basketweave pattern which is juxtaposed by cherry bead board on either side. The use of a variety of natural materials lends itself to the rustic style, while the cabinetry style, decorative light fixtures, and open layout provide the space with a contemporary twist. Here bold statements blend with subtle details to create a warm, welcoming, and eclectic space.
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Big ChillBig Chill
A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and orange floors.
Alive in San Francisco
Alive in San Francisco
BlueWaterPictures- Dennis Anderson photographerBlueWaterPictures- Dennis Anderson photographer
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
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DC Contemporary Transformation
DC Contemporary Transformation
Superior Construction ServicesSuperior Construction Services
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Mount Pleasant Laneway House
Mount Pleasant Laneway House
Smallworks Studios & Laneway HousingSmallworks Studios & Laneway Housing
Inspiration for a small classic kitchen in Vancouver with green splashback and an island.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Seamless
Seamless
Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Smith BrothersSmith Brothers
White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and handcrafted kitchen island in the middle. The dark wood floors are a wonderful contrast to the white cabinets. This home is located in Del Mar, California and was built in 2008 by Smith Brothers. Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer: Doug Dolezal Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer Doug Dolezal
Tiburon home remodel
Tiburon home remodel
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
A custom marble topped island. This design was a collaboration between the architect and the custom cabinet maker
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink and shaker cabinets.
Edgecomb Cottage
Edgecomb Cottage
PHELPS ARCHITECTSPHELPS ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Portland Craftsman Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Portland Craftsman Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
COOPER Design BuildCOOPER Design Build
This vibrant, Craftsman-style kitchen features an island with a built-in microwave, Quartz countertops, and a custom subway tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, white splashback and light hardwood flooring.
Art Deco rehab
Art Deco rehab
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
Peter Medilek
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, lino flooring, white worktops, an island, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and black floors.
Mountain side remodel
Mountain side remodel
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Photo by Susan Teare The kitchen was reconfigured to make better use of the space. The entry into the dining area was expanded to produce a communal environment. All new custom cabinetry was added to create this light filled kitchen.
A Colorful Home Renovation: Making Room for Grand-Children
A Colorful Home Renovation: Making Room for Grand-Children
JCR Design GroupJCR Design Group
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in St Louis with white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, metro tiled splashback, grey worktops and brown floors.
Urban Industrial Loft
Urban Industrial Loft
Godsey HomesGodsey Homes
Photo of an urban l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Hobbs Kitchen Makeover
Hobbs Kitchen Makeover
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
48 Layers
Medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Houzz reportage - Hemma hos Dorotea Malmegård
Houzz reportage - Hemma hos Dorotea Malmegård
KronfotoKronfoto
Kronfoto / Adam Helbaoui© Houzz 2017
Photo of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey floors.
Denver
Denver
SF Metalworks - Custom Decorative MetalsSF Metalworks - Custom Decorative Metals
Bernard Andre
This is an example of a medium sized victorian u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, raised-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stone slab splashback and brown floors.
Hyde Park Treehouse
Hyde Park Treehouse
HA ArchitectureHA Architecture
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and orange floors.

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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Portland Craftsman Kitchen
Portland Craftsman Kitchen
HOLAH Design + ArchitectureHOLAH Design + Architecture
KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a classic galley kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
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