Kitchen with Beaded Cabinets and an Island Ideas and Designs

This contemporary renovation of a Grade II listed former mill house elegantly blends old and new. The HollandGreen Interior Design team worked closely with the client to ensure each space established its own distinct personality, while maintaining a coherent flow throughout.

Fairoak Kitchens

Fairoak Kitchens Ltd

This is an example of a farmhouse l-shaped kitchen with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

The Nune Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This concept kitchen was designed with an interior design firm, Nune, we complete the open plan kitchen, lounge, understairs and laundry room. The cabinets feature a small rim around the edge as a bespoke feature.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Linking Extension & Refurbishment of Outbuildings

Ashdale Projects Ltd

Ground floor extension linking main house with outbuildings. Extension created kitchen/diner with family space. Bespoke timber windows & doors.
Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

TILLINGHAM | Grade II listed country house kitchen extension

Davonport Kitchen & Home

After living in their grade II listed country house for over 3 years, Greg and Karen felt that the size of their kitchen was disproportionate to the rest of the property. Greg commented, “We liked the existing Aga and mantel set-up, but the room was just too small for the house and needed to be updated.” With that in mind, they got in touch with Davonport to help design their dream country kitchen extension. Set in four-acre grounds with six bedrooms and five reception rooms, the kitchen in the stunning, heavily-timbered property was very compact and isolated from the rest of the home, with no space for formal dining. Taking the decision to extend the space by more than half again, the couple created room for a spacious kitchen-diner, overlooking their landscaped gardens. Retaining the existing Aga range oven and mantel was a top priority. The brief was to create a classic style kitchen incorporating a formal area for dining and entertaining guests, including modern appliances to use when the Aga was inactive. Davonport Tillingham style cabinets with curved pilasters were chosen because of their timeless style and appeal. They were hand-painted in soft neutrals (Farrow and Ball’s Pointing and Green Smoke), topped with an opulent black granite worktop, and finished with polished nickel handles to complete the classic look. Split into three main zones for cooking, dining, and entertaining, the new room is spacious and airy, reflecting the generous proportions of the rest of the property. In fact, to look at it, you would think it was part of the original property. A generous rectangular island with breakfast bar frames the kitchen area, providing ample space for food prep and informal seating for two. The new extension also accommodates a large table for formal dining, which is positioned at the end of the room, benefiting from a range of views of the property’s picturesque gardens.

The Long Walk, Windsor

Fornia Build Ltd

Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Berkshire with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Birch - Kitchen. Island details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Inspiration for a large classic kitchen in Surrey with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and a chimney breast.

Project 46

The Main Company

Country l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Coleshill

Jane Duncan Interiors

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

Country Kitchen

Oakwrights

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in West Midlands with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Multi Room project in Edinburgh Georgian town house

Sculleries of Stockbridge

Douglas Gibb
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Edinburgh with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, an island, medium hardwood flooring, marble worktops and grey cabinets.

Hampshire

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Large traditional open plan kitchen in Hampshire with grey cabinets, black splashback, an island, a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops and limestone flooring.

Traditional kitchen nestled in Franklin

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Los Gatos Historic Renovation Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Cabin John, Maryland - Traditional - Charming Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Cabin John, Maryland Traditional and Charming Kitchen Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Traditional kitchen nestled in Franklin

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Jewel box Brooklyn brownstone kitchen

reBuild Workshop

The new widened and reconfigured kitchen is the jewel piece of the house. Among other things, it features quarried marble countertops and backsplash, as well as custom wood cabinetry.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Beautiful open kitchen concept for family use and entertaining. All custom inset cabinets with bead around frame. Light tones with white oak wood accents make this timeless kitchen and all time classic We added two hutch like cabinets to separate the dinning and kitchen form each other while still flowing together in an open concept

Bouchardon - 30m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

La cuisine toute en longueur, en vert amande pour rester dans des tons de nature, comprend une partie cuisine utilitaire et une partie dînatoire pour 4 personnes. La partie salle à manger est signifié par un encadrement-niche en bois et fond de papier peint, tandis que la partie cuisine elle est vêtue en crédence et au sol de mosaïques hexagonales rose et blanc.

Kitchen with Beaded Cabinets and an Island 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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