skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Kitchen
  2. Ceiling Design: Exposed Beam

Kitchen with an Island and Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
161 - 180 of 10,947 photos
Item 1 of 3
Fairview Home
Fairview Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Ron McHam Homes, Builder | Jason Jones, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Earthy Mackay House
Earthy Mackay House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.
Современный Кухня
Современный Кухня
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Black White & Beautiful!
Black White & Beautiful!
Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLCEdmond Kitchen & Bath LLC
EKB Home designed and built this beautiful kitchen for our client building their new Stonemill home. The combination of black with white cabinets was repeated with the quartz tops, while adding just a touch of stained wood for warmth. Shaker doors were paired with black slab doors to bring a touch of contemporary into the transitional design.
URGEMÜTLICH
URGEMÜTLICH
KüchenHaus Rainer Schreier + KochSchule GmbHKüchenHaus Rainer Schreier + KochSchule GmbH
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors, black worktops and exposed beams.
Spring Brook Kitchen Renovation
Spring Brook Kitchen Renovation
Rachel Savage Design Management LLCRachel Savage Design Management LLC
What was once a kitchen and dining area was enlarged to create an open floor plan including a large kitchen with seating for 5 plus a dining area and lounge area with fireplace. Instead of burying the beam in the ceiling, we decided to expose it and make it a feature in the space.
Newport Heights
Newport Heights
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Photo of a contemporary kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, exposed beams and a wood ceiling.
Custom Barn Conversion
Custom Barn Conversion
Ailtire Studio llcAiltire Studio llc
Custom light grey inset cabinetry with a blue accent island to make the space come alive. Left the timber of the barn exposed to warm the space.
Photo of a medium sized country galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Lone Pine Project
Lone Pine Project
Studio H Designs, Inc.Studio H Designs, Inc.
Crystal Cabinets, White Kitchen, Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a large single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Coastal Kitchen Remodel
Coastal Kitchen Remodel
Artistic Design And RemodelingArtistic Design And Remodeling
This coastal home is located in Carlsbad, California! With some remodeling and vision this home was transformed into a peaceful retreat. The remodel features an open concept floor plan with the living room flowing into the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is made gorgeous by its custom cabinetry with a flush mount ceiling vent. The dining room and living room are kept open and bright with a soft home furnishing for a modern beach home. The beams on ceiling in the family room and living room are an eye-catcher in a room that leads to a patio with canyon views and a stunning outdoor space! Design by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath Contractor ADR Design & Remodel Photos by San Diego Interior Photography
Modern Farmhouse in Newtown
Modern Farmhouse in Newtown
Bare Root Design StudioBare Root Design Studio
Clean and Crisp Modern Farmhouse kitchen with adjacent family room.
Medium sized country kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Aldergate
Aldergate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Photo of a medium sized classic galley kitchen in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Elston
Elston
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Photo of a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Dune Crest
Dune Crest
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
Timber wood barn rafters, wood flooring, built in fridge and dish washer, large European windows.
Design ideas for a rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, black worktops and exposed beams.
Matching stone splashback and benchtop
Matching stone splashback and benchtop
ImprovaImprova
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Montclair Sanctuary
Montclair Sanctuary
Tina Montemayor DesignTina Montemayor Design
Small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Midcentury Interior Remodel
Midcentury Interior Remodel
BYoung DesignBYoung Design
Design ideas for a retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and exposed beams.
Martis Camp - Lot 508
Martis Camp - Lot 508
J&S Custom HomesJ&S Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic galley kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Award winning Photos of Projects in 2020
Award winning Photos of Projects in 2020
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
antique reclaimed french farmhouse limestone floors installed in a Mediterranean style custom home in Newport beach California.
Photo of a l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances, an island, beige floors, beige worktops and exposed beams.
Modern Beach House
Modern Beach House
Lora McKinnonLora McKinnon
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, grey worktops, exposed beams and a wood ceiling.

Kitchen with an Island and Exposed Beams 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.

Check out these popular kitchen pages below:

9
5678910111213Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.