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A Plan for the Ages
A Plan for the Ages
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A Meadowlark kitchen that's both functional and fashionable. In this LEED Platinum home by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, a breakfast bar, beige floors, black worktops and laminate countertops.
Tribeca II
Tribeca II
Regan Wood PhotographyRegan Wood Photography
This is an example of a scandinavian kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
Design ideas for a small nautical u-shaped kitchen in Kent with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
LA Dwelling IncLA Dwelling Inc
Based on a mid century modern concept
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with mosaic tiled splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, engineered stone countertops, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar and green worktops.
View of Kitchen Eating Area, custom banquette
View of Kitchen Eating Area, custom banquette
Robin MutoRobin Muto
This end of the kitchen was originally walled off into two separate rooms. A smaller room was on the left which was a larder and the right had a small eating area for servants., hence the two different sized windows. I created a large sweeping curved to over a support beam that was structurally required once the walls were removed and then completed the curve with custom designed brackets. The custom built banquette has a leather seat and fabric back. The table I designed and a local worker made it from a felled walnut tree on the property.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture
Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and dark hardwood flooring.
San Francisco Upper Height Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities
San Francisco Upper Height Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities
Bay Area CabinetryBay Area Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a breakfast bar.
Mid Century Modern on Lake Samammish
Mid Century Modern on Lake Samammish
Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.
Looking from the dining area toward the kitchen reveals an eating bar that free spans 9 feet on steel supprts. Clean, contemporary walnut slab cabinets are paired with glass backslash and quartz counter tops for a cool, contemporary appearance. Photo by Lara Swimmer
Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel
Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. A black Ilve Roma Twin Range cooker set within St Giles Blue Farrow & Ball painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls. Open shelving on vintage Duckett design brackets with metro tiles and dark grout go beautifully with the bianco venato worktop. The open ducting create a fresh industrial vibe. The checkered floor gives the kitchen a playful feel.
A Bijou Holiday Apartment in Edinburgh
A Bijou Holiday Apartment in Edinburgh
The Couture RoomsThe Couture Rooms
This is an example of a traditional grey and cream kitchen/diner in Edinburgh with a breakfast bar, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Kitchen & Breakfast Bar area
Kitchen & Breakfast Bar area
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
An urban townhome with European Beech Cabinets with a clear laquer finish, engineered quartz counters and bamboo floors.
Medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring and a breakfast bar.
View of Kitchen
View of Kitchen
Rodriguez Studio Architecture PCRodriguez Studio Architecture PC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, concrete worktops, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
The villa kitchen provides the perfect setting. The large window over the sink looks out to a deck dining area. Stainless steel countertops are easy to care for. Warm and cool are combined by setting off the stainless steel faced cabinetry with a deep red wall, wood accents and red sisal rug. Open shelves for often-used dishware allow for convenience as well as a sense of rhythm and repetition, one of Jane's favorite motifs. The result is a kitchen that imbues the food -- and the kitchen conversation -- with lively energy.
MAISON VINSOBRE
MAISON VINSOBRE
Dulac DesignDulac Design
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Marseille with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, wood worktops, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Small modern single-wall kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a single-bowl sink, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar 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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