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Banquette
Banquette
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   My husband and I had the opportunity to completely gut and remodel a very tired 1950’s Garrison colonial. We knew that the idea of a semi-open floor plan would be ideal for our family. Space saving solutions started with the design of a banquet in the kitchen. The banquet’s focal point is the two stained glass windows on either end that help to capture daylight from the adjoining spaces. Material selections for the kitchen were driven by the desire for a bright, casual and uncomplicated look. The plan began with 3 large windows centered over a white farmhouse sink and overlooking the backyard. A large island acts as the kitchen’s work center and rounds out seating options in the room. White inset cabinetry is offset with a mix of materials including soapstone, cherry butcher block, stainless appliances, oak flooring and rustic white tiles that rise to the ceiling creating a dramatic backdrop for an arched range hood. Multiple mullioned glass doors keep the kitchen open, bright and airy. A palette of grayish greens and blues throughout the house helps to meld the white kitchen and trim detail with existing furnishings. In-cabinet lighting as well as task and undercabinet lighting complements the recessed can lights and help to complete the light and airy look of the space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Kevington Estates
Kevington Estates
Embellish Home Staging and ReDesignEmbellish Home Staging and ReDesign
Kitchens are always fun to decorate. Setting up a bar with table settings and a tray with champagne and glasses is a fun way to create a vision of how nice it would be to call this house your home!
Квартира в теплых тонах
Квартира в теплых тонах
Марина СветловаМарина Светлова
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, beige floors and brown worktops.
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Liverpool Road Kitchen
Liverpool Road Kitchen
Manor DesignManor Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Gold River Fun Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills
Gold River Fun Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: PhotographerLink
Remodel with Scandanavian Flare
Remodel with Scandanavian Flare
HighCraft BuildersHighCraft Builders
Kitchen and dining room remodel by HighCraft Builders. Photography by Harper Point Photography
Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Denver with medium wood cabinets.
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Kitchens LLC
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
Photo of a modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional grey and white l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, concrete worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Roxton
Roxton
Portico Design GroupPortico Design Group
photo credit: Kristen McGaughey, mooi dining pendant,
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Fotografía Vacacional | Airbnb | Booking
Fotografía Vacacional | Airbnb | Booking
ENFOCASAENFOCASA
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, grey floors and beige worktops.
The Boland Home
The Boland Home
Mitch Wise Design,Inc.Mitch Wise Design,Inc.
steinbergerphoto.com
Large rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with wood worktops, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
The Ohana Place
The Ohana Place
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photographer: Augie Salbosa Indoor-outdoor living with beautiful Hawaiian view.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with stainless steel appliances, green splashback and stone slab splashback.
450 architects - Larsen/Peterlin Residence
450 architects - Larsen/Peterlin Residence
450 Architects450 Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, wood worktops and a built-in sink.
Kathleen Burke Design
Kathleen Burke Design
Kathleen Burke DesignKathleen Burke Design
The custom stovetop hood in this newly built kitchen addition was hand painted to echo the gold leaf details enriching the antique ceiling lantern. Note the lantern's Chinese red paint that catches the eye and enlivens the room with an unexpected splash of color.
TRG Architects
TRG Architects
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Photos by Bernard Andre
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
The Amber Kitchen by Alvarez Homes - Home Builders in Tampa FL - (813) 701-3299
The Amber Kitchen by Alvarez Homes - Home Builders in Tampa FL - (813) 701-3299
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Home builders in Tampa, Alvarez Homes designed The Amber model home. At Alvarez Homes, we have been catering to our clients' every design need since 1983. Every custom home that we build is a one-of-a-kind artful original. Give us a call at (813) 969-3033 to find out more. Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Swedish Modern
Swedish Modern
Aidan DesignAidan Design
Photo of a medium sized classic kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Balboa Island 1
Balboa Island 1
Sinclair Associates ArchitectsSinclair Associates Architects
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with mosaic tiled splashback, a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Showroom Display
Showroom Display
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, granite worktops and beige cabinets.

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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Whisper Rock Home Scottsdale Arizona
Whisper Rock Home Scottsdale Arizona
J.Moffatt+Associates, Inc.J.Moffatt+Associates, Inc.
Rich textures and surfaces in this highly functional, naturally lighted kitchen layout.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
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