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Hainoa Lot 4
Hainoa Lot 4
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Ethan Tweedie Photography
World-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Kogan Builders
Kogan Builders
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
Colorado Mountain Home Lake House Chris Giles Photography
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, beige splashback and medium wood cabinets.
Heeschen Residence
Heeschen Residence
Santa Cruz Green BuildersSanta Cruz Green Builders
Indivar Sivanathan
Photo of a nautical u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Photo of an expansive rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, an island and beige floors.
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, brown worktops, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Z House 2
Z House 2
Manchester Architects, Inc.Manchester Architects, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Log Cabin - Kitchen
Log Cabin - Kitchen
FIG InteriorsFIG Interiors
Stephani Buchman Photography
Rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and grey floors.
Creekside Courtyard
Creekside Courtyard
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Maggie Flickinger
Photo of a galley kitchen in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and green worktops.
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.
East Meets West
East Meets West
MN BuildersMN Builders
Photo of a world-inspired kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Cabin Fever on Cross Lake
Cabin Fever on Cross Lake
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
February and March 2011 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine featured Byron and Janet Richard's kitchen in their Cross Lake retreat designed by JoLynn Johnson. Honorable Mention in Crystal Cabinet Works Design Contest 2011 A vacation home built in 1992 on Cross Lake that was made for entertaining. The problems • Chipped floor tiles • Dated appliances • Inadequate counter space and storage • Poor lighting • Lacking of a wet bar, buffet and desk • Stark design and layout that didn't fit the size of the room Our goal was to create the log cabin feeling the homeowner wanted, not expanding the size of the kitchen, but utilizing the space better. In the redesign, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen and living room and added a third column to make it visually more appealing. We lowered the 16' vaulted ceiling by adding 3 beams allowing us to add recessed lighting. Repositioning some of the appliances and enlarge counter space made room for many cooks in the kitchen, and a place for guests to sit and have conversation with the homeowners while they prepare meals. Key design features and focal points of the kitchen • Keeping the tongue-and-groove pine paneling on the walls, having it sandblasted and stained to match the cabinetry, brings out the woods character. • Balancing the room size we staggered the height of cabinetry reaching to 9' high with an additional 6” crown molding. • A larger island gained storage and also allows for 5 bar stools. • A former closet became the desk. A buffet in the diningroom was added and a 13' wet bar became a room divider between the kitchen and living room. • We added several arched shapes: large arched-top window above the sink, arch valance over the wet bar and the shape of the island. • Wide pine wood floor with square nails • Texture in the 1x1” mosaic tile backsplash Balance of color is seen in the warm rustic cherry cabinets combined with accents of green stained cabinets, granite counter tops combined with cherry wood counter tops, pine wood floors, stone backs on the island and wet bar, 3-bronze metal doors and rust hardware.
Barnwood Kitchen for Log Home
Barnwood Kitchen for Log Home
KPD InteriorsKPD Interiors
KPD Interiors
This is an example of a rustic kitchen in Other with multi-coloured splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Country Residence
Country Residence
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
This is an example of a large farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, white splashback and glass tiled splashback.
T3 Ranch Cabin
T3 Ranch Cabin
Axial Arts ArchitectureAxial Arts Architecture
Overlooking of the surrounding meadows of the historic C Lazy U Ranch, this single family residence was carefully sited on a sloping site to maximize spectacular views of Willow Creek Resevoir and the Indian Peaks mountain range. The project was designed to fulfill budgetary and time frame constraints while addressing the client’s goal of creating a home that would become the backdrop for a very active and growing family for generations to come. In terms of style, the owners were drawn to more traditional materials and intimate spaces of associated with a cabin scale structure.
Abbey Road, Foley Beam Architecture
Abbey Road, Foley Beam Architecture
Foley Hillestad ArchitectureFoley Hillestad Architecture
Traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with wood worktops.
Classic Beach House
Classic Beach House
UserUser
Design ideas for a classic kitchen/diner in New York with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Vibrant Vantage Point
Vibrant Vantage Point
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Organic Modern
Organic Modern
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
A dated 1980’s home became the perfect place for entertaining in style. Stylish and inventive, this home is ideal for playing games in the living room while cooking and entertaining in the kitchen. An unusual mix of materials reflects the warmth and character of the organic modern design, including red birch cabinets, rare reclaimed wood details, rich Brazilian cherry floors and a soaring custom-built shiplap cedar entryway. High shelves accessed by a sliding library ladder provide art and book display areas overlooking the great room fireplace. A custom 12-foot folding door seamlessly integrates the eat-in kitchen with the three-season porch and deck for dining options galore. What could be better for year-round entertaining of family and friends? Call today to schedule an informational visit, tour, or portfolio review. BUILDER: Streeter & Associates ARCHITECT: Peterssen/Keller INTERIOR: Eminent Interior Design PHOTOGRAPHY: Paul Crosby Architectural Photography
Cerise Ranch Lot 44
Cerise Ranch Lot 44
Equiterra Regenerative DesignEquiterra Regenerative Design
Patrick Coulie
Rustic galley kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
This is an example of a country kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, marble worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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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