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Bultman Architecture, Inc.
Bultman Architecture, Inc.
Bultman Architecture Inc.Bultman Architecture Inc.
Photographer Adam Cohen
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with matchstick tiled splashback, multi-coloured splashback, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble worktops and shaker cabinets.
Kitchen looking into the great room
Kitchen looking into the great room
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel A perfect example of mixing what is authentic with the newest innovation. Beautiful antique reclaimed wood ceilings with Neff’s sleek grey lacquered cabinets. Concrete and stainless counter tops. Travertine flooring in a vertical pattern to compliment adds another subtle graining to the room.
narrow shotgun house
narrow shotgun house
Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLCStuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLC
Jon Miller Hedrich Blessing
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, granite worktops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and terracotta splashback.
Remington Drive
Remington Drive
Jodell Clarke DesignsJodell Clarke Designs
Warm wood tones and cool colors are the perfect foil to the owner's collection of blue and white ceramics. Photo by shoot2sell.
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, slate splashback and medium wood cabinets.
Suncadia Residence, Washington
Suncadia Residence, Washington
Clinkston ArchitectsClinkston Architects
The collaboration between architect and interior designer is seen here. The floor plan and layout are by the architect. Cabinet materials and finishes, lighting, and furnishings are by the interior designer. Detailing of the vent hood and raised counter are a collaboration. The raised counter includes a chase on the far side for power. Photo: Michael Shopenn
Newton Renovation
Newton Renovation
Michael Kim AssociatesMichael Kim Associates
This is an example of a large classic galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, window splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Michael Fullen Design GroupMichael Fullen Design Group
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Orange County with integrated appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown splashback.
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.
Whiporwill
Whiporwill
Callaway WyethCallaway Wyeth
Developer & Builder: Stuart Lade of Timberdale Homes LLC, Architecture by: Callaway Wyeth: Samuel Callaway AIA & Leonard Wyeth AIA, photos by Olson Photographic
Sustainable Cliffside Living
Sustainable Cliffside Living
JAQUEJAQUE
breakfast bar, earth tone colors, exposed beams, great room, island lighting, kitchen island, open floor plan, painted ceiling, pendant lighting, range hood, sloped ceiling, stainless steel, © PURE Design Environments Inc.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Josh Blumer :: AB design studio, inc.Josh Blumer :: AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com
Traditional Kitchens
Traditional Kitchens
Arizona Designs Kitchens and BathsArizona Designs Kitchens and Baths
Another view of the red island with butcher block top.
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Burton Hudson Renovation
Burton Hudson Renovation
Nguyen Architects, Inc.Nguyen Architects, Inc.
African Mahogany cabinets with painted glass back splash.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances.
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Who wouldn't want to hang out in this vibrant kitchen morning, noon, night and snack time? This rivetingly colorful kitchen never fails to wow. Appetite stimulating red cabinets feature wood knobs and pulls. There's island seating as well as a breakfast nook with a view and ample bench seating with extra storage. Kitchen features multi layered lighting including cans, undercabinet, pendant and natural. Note the gorgeous custom mosaic wave pattern in the backsplash. Photos by Terry Poe Photography.
Grand Kitchen
Grand Kitchen
Bella Luna Services, Inc.Bella Luna Services, Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Tampa with granite worktops.
Arts & Crafts Kitchen - Quartersawn Oak Cabinets
Arts & Crafts Kitchen - Quartersawn Oak Cabinets
Ron Brenner ArchitectsRon Brenner Architects
Warm and inviting kitchen featuring beautiful Quartersawn Oak Cabinets, Granite Counter-tops, and a Slate Back-Splash. Photography: Phillip Mueller Photography
Modern Kitchen and Island
Modern Kitchen and Island
LOCZILOCZI
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, integrated appliances and marble splashback.
Bird Street-Birmingham, Michigan
Bird Street-Birmingham, Michigan
Meg Corley Premier InteriorsMeg Corley Premier Interiors
Dan Wonsch
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
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
The Entertainer
The Entertainer
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
In this remodel, the kitchen forms a social hub flooded with natural light. Multiple islands are zoned by use: preparing, cooking, entertaining, and storage, and delineated by changes in flooring material and height. The remainder of the home is touched with thoughtful materials, as well as extensive energy updates including blown-in insulation, radiant heat flooring, solar, and daylighting. Photos: Maggie Flickinger

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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