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Las Canoas Remodel Kitchen
Las Canoas Remodel Kitchen
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, integrated appliances and beige floors.
Кухня в лофт стиле
Кухня в лофт стиле
Rock'n'woodRock'n'wood
Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.
Un 2 pièces revisité
Un 2 pièces revisité
Bulles & Taille-crayonBulles & Taille-crayon
Olivier HALLOT
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with wood worktops, wood splashback, an island and grey floors.
Квартира на Костромском проспекте
Квартира на Костромском проспекте
Andrei Belimov-GushchinAndrei Belimov-Gushchin
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Urban View
Urban View
Raymar HomesRaymar Homes
Contemporary kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Queen Anne Mid-Modern
Queen Anne Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
A steel beam was placed where the existing home ended and the entire form was stretched an additional 15 feet. This 1966 Northwest contemporary design by noted architect Paul Kirk has been extended and reordered to create a 2400 square foot home with comfortable living/dining/kitchen area, open stair, and third bedroom plus children's bath. The power of the original design continues with walls that wrap over to create a roof. Original cedar-clad interior walls and ceiling were brightened with added glass and up to date lighting. photos by Will Austin
Clean Curves
Clean Curves
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Nat Rea Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Small midcentury galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, granite worktops, white splashback and white worktops.
Contemporary Compact Kitchen, Edinburgh
Contemporary Compact Kitchen, Edinburgh
Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)
This contemporary kitchen was designed and installed by KCA as part of a renovation of the garden apartment in a Grade II listed property in New Town, Edinburgh by Barclay Interiors. The project has been shortlisted for an International Design and Architecture award. As space was limited, the kitchen is built along one wall with two large windows to allow natural light to flow into the space. The light colour scheme ensures that the kitchen feels bright and also complements the overall interior design style of the apartment. Open shelving creates practical storage space, whilst creating an area to display objects and accessories that add personality to the kitchen. The polished white Macaubus worktops complement the light colour scheme whilst adding interest and the horizontal veining enhances the feeling of space. As the apartment is a luxury holiday rental, the kitchen had to be easy to maintain and highly durable so handleless, laminate cabinetry was chosen. To maintain the minimalist design, many of the appliances were integrated to hide them away with only the Siemens oven and induction hob on show. The kitchen cleverly conceals a fridge, washing machine and extractor, making this a compact yet highly functional kitchen. Photography by James Balston Photography.
Westport Renovation
Westport Renovation
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
Michael Biondo
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Beach house in Malibu, CA
Beach house in Malibu, CA
Katya Grozovskaya PhotographyKatya Grozovskaya Photography
Open dining area with big window to the ocean side.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
PlanographyPlanography
Planography
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Edinburgh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and stainless steel appliances.
ЖК Палацио
ЖК Палацио
Ekaterina SvanbergEkaterina Svanberg
Кухня Дизайнер @svanberg.design Фотограф @kris_pleer
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
A view of the kitchen with white marble counters, white lacquer cabinets and a white glass back splash.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Весна
Весна
Маша ЕлтышеваМаша Елтышева
фотограф Владимир Барабаш
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, no island and white worktops.
Cabin Kitchen and Pantry Renovation
Cabin Kitchen and Pantry Renovation
Charles Woods BuilderCharles Woods Builder
Catherine Nguyen
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, a built-in sink, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic flooring.
Alaska's Best Kitchens - First Place Kitchen
Alaska's Best Kitchens - First Place Kitchen
K&W InteriorsK&W Interiors
Designer Fernanda Conrad of K&W Interiors chose Merillat Tolani Cotton white cabinets extended to the ceiling to maximize the space and give the illusion of height. Stainless steel open shelves provide roomy storage and enhance the decor. The white gloss subway tile used for the backsplash provides the classic, clean look our client wanted, while the mix of Formica laminate and unfinished butcher block countertops give the kitchen interest. The old carpet and vinyl were replaced with a beautiful engineered, hand-scraped hickory floor throughout the entire first floor. Lastly, our client needed a table to accommodate her large extended family. We custom built the table from maple finished butcher block and Cayenne painted chunky legs to give the room a pop of color. With a modification to the sliding doors, and the right appliances and lighting fixtures, this kitchen became the bright, welcoming environment with a modern vibe that has become the heart of this home.
Lancashire House
Lancashire House
JAS Building ServicesJAS Building Services
Charlie O'Beirne
This is an example of a medium sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, brown worktops and a built-in sink.
Bar Area
Bar Area
KannCept Design, Inc.KannCept Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island and a feature wall.
Oak framed kitchen extension
Oak framed kitchen extension
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Paul Ryan Goff
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse galley open plan kitchen in Devon with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.

Affordable 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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