Kitchen Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a rustic open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey worktops, light hardwood flooring and recessed-panel cabinets.

MEDITERRANEAN WHOLE HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION

Dovetail Renovation, Inc.

Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Wellesley Hills

Pinney Designs

Jared Kuzia Photography
Nautical l-shaped kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, a belfast sink, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops and dark hardwood flooring.

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Magleby Construction

Alan Blakely
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, beige cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Custom Modern Barn

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit - David Bader
Design ideas for a rural grey and cream l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Edwardian Double Fronted House

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with composite countertops, green splashback, an island, grey floors, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white worktops.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Nuremberg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and grey cabinets.

Carmina Rd SW17 - kitchen extension

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Medium sized traditional open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige cabinets and beige worktops.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a large rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Texas Hill Country Reclaimed Resort

WoodCo

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Kitchen

Amy Kartheiser Design

Photo of a medium sized traditional kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and multicoloured worktops.

Modern Farmhouse

Rockwood Cabinetry

Interior Design by Adapt Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, white splashback and blue cabinets.

Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Double island kitchen with 2 sinks, custom cabinetry and hood. Brass light fixtures. Transitional/farmhouse kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tiled splashback.

Kitchen Range & Scullery

New Old, LLC

Large rural single-wall kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, marble worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.

Dark Blue Geometric Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Shaker kitchen cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague blue with antique brass knobs, pulls and catches. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. A wall of tall cabinets feature a double larder, double integrated oven and integrated fridge/freezer. A shaker double ceramic sink with polished nickel mixer tap and a Quooker boiling water tap sit in the perimeter run of cabinets with a Bert & May Majadas tile splash back topped off with a floating oak shelf. An induction hob sits on the island with three hanging pendant lights. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

Bozeman Farmhouse

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Inspiration for a large rural l-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Madison's View

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Photos by Whitney Kamman
This is an example of a large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with light wood cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, quartz worktops and medium hardwood flooring.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and orange floors.

Barri Vell

Tocat pel Vent

Joan Altés
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors and wood splashback.

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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Denver Wash Park 1900's Bungalow Pop Top

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

The existing kitchen was completely remodeled to create a compact chef's kitchen. The client is a true chef, who teaches cooking classes, and we were able to get a professional grade kitchen in an 11x7 footprint! The new island creates adequate prep space. The bookcases on the front add a ton of storage and interesting display in an otherwise useless walkway. The South wall is the exposed brick original to the 1900's home. To compliment the brick, we chose a warm nutmeg stain in cherry cabinets. The countertops are a durable quartz that look like marble but are sturdy enough for this work horse kitchen. The retro pendants are oversized to add a lot of interest in this small space. Complete Kitchen remodel to create a Chef's kitchen Open shelving for storage and display Gray subway tile Pendant lights

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