Kitchen with a Built-in Sink and Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley kitchen/diner in Detroit with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble worktops, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Traditional Hand Carved Kitchen in New Jersey.

WL Kitchen & Home

This traditional kitchen balances decorative details with elegance, to create a timeless design that feels luxurious and highly functional.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white floors, beige worktops and a wood ceiling.

A Decidedly Painterly Palette of Finishes

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

A decidedly painterly palette of cabinet finishes from Dura Supreme Cabinetry pleases the most discerning of color connoisseurs. A painter’s palette could not be more abundantly appointed with the nearly limitless color selections available from Dura Supreme. The rich, hand-wiped stains and color saturated paints are beautiful on their own or enhanced with layers of glaze and hand-detailing to create an antiqued appearance. Many of Dura Supreme's glazed finishes reveal the soft brush strokes and subtle variations of the artisan (craftsman) that created the finish. And if you still can’t find the exact shade of your heart’s desire, Dura Supreme will create the perfect color just for you with our Custom Color-Match Program AND our Personal Paint Match Program. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Provence Kitchen

LPASSE DESIGN

Cuisine par Laurent Passe Crédit photo Virginie Ovessian
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, mirror splashback, black appliances, travertine flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Ogden

Sarah Phipps Design

Joseph Eastburn Photography
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style grey and pink single-wall kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, coloured appliances and distressed cabinets.

Huntington Harbor White Kitchen

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Distressed gray finish custom bar with built in wine refrigerator. The sea shell mosaic backsplash, custom glass doors, and hammered stainless steel sink add all of the touches to make this built in bar absolutely stunning.

San Juan River Residence

REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES

Photography by Heather Mace with RA+A
Design ideas for an expansive rustic kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder

SISSON DUPONT & CARDER INC

kurtis miller photography, kmpics.com Small rustic kitchen that is big on design. Great use of small space.
This is an example of a small rustic open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Lukens Cabin

Ross G. Anderson - Architect

Kitchen, Longviews Studios Inc. Photographer
Design ideas for a small rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Cozy Kitchen

Highline Partners, Ltd

Audrey Hall
Photo of a rustic kitchen in Denver with a built-in sink and distressed cabinets.

Mockingbird Residence

Colorado Custom Dwellings, LLC

Rustic butcher block island with a copper undermount vegetable sink.
Photo of a rustic kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with a built-in sink, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

The Weaver Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Ally Young
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Snake River Residence

JLF & Associates, Inc.

Photography by Kevin Perrenoud
Rustic l-shaped kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, distressed cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

IKORODU

Wood Works Brighton

We are delighted to share this stunning kitchen with you. Often with simple design comes complicated processes. Careful consideration was paid when picking out the material for this project. From the outset we knew the oak had to be vintage and have lots of character and age. This is beautiful balanced with the new and natural rubber forbo doors. This kitchen is up there with our all time favourites. We love a challenge. MATERIALS- Vintage oak drawers / Iron Forbo on valchromat doors / concrete quartz work tops / black valchromat cabinets.

New Home Build

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

Lovely calm and authentic feeling new kitchen
Photo of a medium sized bohemian kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

House Plus Love

This is an example of a large country kitchen/diner in Miami with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Custom Crafted Barn Wood Cabinets

River Birch Builders

Rustic 480 sq. ft. cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC. Build with a combination of standard and rough-sawn framing materials. Special touches include custom-built kitchen cabinets of barn wood, wide-plank flooring of reclaimed Heart Pine, a ships ladder made from rough-sawn Hemlock, and a porch constructed entirely of weather resistant Locust. Builder: River Birch Builders Photography: William Britten williambritten.com

Kitchen Remodel

Fresh Ideas Home Improvement

Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.

Historic Barn, Converted to Modern Guest House

Harris & Kasten, Inc.

The Spacious Barn Kitchen is meant as a hangout for the whole family, and features a large Breakfast/Wine Bar. The counter tops are done in Slate Tiles with matching edge moldings for a causal touch.

Sunset Cabin

Bee Designs

Photo of a rustic galley kitchen in Austin with a built-in sink, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown worktops.

Kitchen with a Built-in Sink and Distressed Cabinets 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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