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Remodel Project
Remodel Project
InsidesignInsidesign
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, marble worktops and brown floors.
Back Bay House
Back Bay House
BC&J ArchitectureBC&J Architecture
The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
Casey Fry
Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and grey splashback.
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Rough Hollow Parade of Homes 2017 Vinyard Farmhouse
Rough Hollow Parade of Homes 2017 Vinyard Farmhouse
JDB SelectionsJDB Selections
Design ideas for a farmhouse open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Sonoma Ranch
Sonoma Ranch
Walker Warner ArchitectsWalker Warner Architects
Matthew Millman
Photo of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, an island and stainless steel appliances.
Nevie & Annie's Kitchen
Nevie & Annie's Kitchen
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Whit Preston
This is an example of a farmhouse kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island and yellow floors.
Newtown Home
Newtown Home
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Furhmann
This is an example of a rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback and integrated appliances.
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The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse
The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metro tiled splashback, brown floors and white worktops.
Cornwall Farmhouse
Cornwall Farmhouse
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
Photo of a large rural l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, marble worktops, an island and shaker cabinets.
Industrial Chic kitchen
Industrial Chic kitchen
Christopher HowardChristopher Howard
An open plan kitchen/diner and living space in this barn conversion. Inspiration for cabinetry colours and counter top textures were picked from the original barn stone wall to create a homely and comfortable look.
10577 Chalk Hill Road, Healdsburg, CA
10577 Chalk Hill Road, Healdsburg, CA
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized country u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with an island, a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with metro tiled splashback.
Farmstead Passive House
Farmstead Passive House
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Integrity Luxury HomesIntegrity Luxury Homes
Rural l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
T house 2017
T house 2017
RightwiseRightwise
photo by Nick McGinn White inset kitchen with shaker doors and beaded panels Subzero integrated refrigerator Alder island with distressed finish Library Ladder
Talon's Crest
Talon's Crest
Phillips DevelopmentPhillips Development
Talon's Crest was our entry in the 2008 Park City Area Showcase of Homes. We won BEST OVERALL and BEST ARCHITECTURE.
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
Sheldon Hill Olivebridge Modern Farmhouse
Sheldon Hill Olivebridge Modern Farmhouse
Hudson Valley Staging & RedesignHudson Valley Staging & Redesign
Styling/Staging Diva Haase, Photography Deborah DeGraffenreid
Farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown 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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Bovina House
Bovina House
kimberly peck architectkimberly peck architect
The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.
Kitchen Extension | Four Throws
Kitchen Extension | Four Throws
Phi Design + BuildPhi Design + Build
Design ideas for a farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey floors.
Michelle Fries
Michelle Fries
Michelle FriesMichelle Fries
Lands End Development
Photo of a rustic enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, dark wood cabinets and wood worktops.
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