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Knollwood renovation
Knollwood renovation
mark gerwingmark gerwing
cabinets made by Kerf Design Ann Sacks floor tile site built hanging shelves Contractor: Blue Spruce Construction
Contemporary kitchen in Denver with green cabinets, stainless steel worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Cabinetry PlusCabinetry Plus
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, beige splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Palmyra
Palmyra
Ecologic-Studio, llcEcologic-Studio, llc
Ryan Edwards
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Interiors
Interiors
Buchanan PhotographyBuchanan Photography
Inspiration for a bohemian galley open plan kitchen in Baltimore with stainless steel appliances, blue splashback, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Cove Road Residence
Cove Road Residence
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture
Photo: Rien van Rijthoven
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Ethan Rohloff Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and white splashback.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
A recently completed John Kraemer & Sons kitchen renovation in Edina, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Minneapolis with granite worktops.
Hill Country Contemporary
Hill Country Contemporary
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Hill Country contemporary has roots of tradtional design elements with influences of more modern detailing and arrangements.
Rustic kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, stone tiled splashback and wood worktops.
Volunteer Park Residence 06
Volunteer Park Residence 06
Michael Knowles, ArchitectMichael Knowles, Architect
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Snell Kitchen 6
Snell Kitchen 6
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Features: Custom Wood Hood with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AO0; Dentil Moulding; Wine Rack; Custom Island with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AMI; Beadboard; Cherry Wood Appliance Panels; Fluted Pilasters Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Cherry Wood with Nutmeg Finish; New Canaan Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Roman Gold Granite with Waterfall Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.
IdeaGarden Kitchen
IdeaGarden Kitchen
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
Salvaged Douglas fir bleacher seating was re-planed to create warm, textured ceilings, while simple clay paints and finishes enhance the serene quality of each room. © www.edwardcaldwellphoto.com
Tudor Kitchen Remodel
Tudor Kitchen Remodel
AmberAmber
This kitchen is in a very traditional Tudor home, but the previous homeowners had put in a contemporary, commercial kitchen, so we brought the kitchen back to it's original traditional glory. We used Subzero and Wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, granite, and hand scraped walnut floors in this kitchen. We also worked on the mudroom, hallway, butler's pantry, and powder room.
One Grove, Portola Valley Residence
One Grove, Portola Valley Residence
Tobin Dougherty ArchitectsTobin Dougherty Architects
Carefully sited onto its environment, this dwelling was placed to reveal a magnificent vista. Maximizing the use of the site by creating stepped terraces that envelope the residence and frame the spectacular views. The long reflecting pool provides its orientation amongst the sweeping panorama of the surrounding hills that enhance the relationship of the interior and exterior spaces of this multi-story home. The dynamic thrust of the soaring inverted roof meets the landscape beneath a dominant overhang. The result is a sense of protected openness and freedom within expansive interior space surrounded by glass. www.bernardandre.com
House 18
House 18
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Extremely well ballanced contemporary home in West Toronto. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Toronto with stainless steel appliances and brown floors.
The Mountain House
The Mountain House
David Acton Building Corp.David Acton Building Corp.
Design/Build Custom Home by David Acton Building Corp. Photograph by Jordan Huffstetler www.davidactonbuilding.com
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Birmingham with stainless steel appliances.
The Pointe
The Pointe
Lohss ConstructionLohss Construction
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Hale Aina By The Sea
Hale Aina By The Sea
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photography: Augie Salbosa Kitchen remodel Sub-Zero / Wolf appliances Butcher countertop Studio Becker Cabinetry Cork flooring Ice Stone countertop Glass backsplash
Bungalow remodel
Bungalow remodel
Arbuckle Design Builders, LLCArbuckle Design Builders, LLC
This kitchen was designed to have a good flow of traffic and be open to the rest of the house. As you can see the dinning room arch way was been opened up quite a bit allowing for an island. This was achieved by preserving the original trim in the dinning room and matching trim profiles/stain color in the kitchen. The cabinets have the look of the original cabinet's, but the functionality of a new modern day cabinet. For many of us who live in the city we prefer the charm of an older home but the features of a new home. Photos by: Benjamin Clasen
Lake Luzerne house
Lake Luzerne house
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Contemporary kitchen | Scott Bergmann Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in New York with granite worktops and flat-panel 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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