Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and an Island Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley kitchen in Wiltshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Springfield Meadow

Kite Creative

We are regenerating for a better future. And here is how. Kite Creative – Renewable, traceable, re-useable and beautiful kitchens We are designing and building contemporary kitchens that are environmentally and sustainably better for you and the planet. Helping to keep toxins low, improve air quality, and contribute towards reducing our carbon footprint. The heart of the house, the kitchen, really can look this good and still be sustainable, ethical and better for the planet. In our first commission with Greencore Construction and Ssassy Property, we’ve delivered an eco-kitchen for one of their Passive House properties, using over 75% sustainable materials

The Deerings – Harpenden

Audus Kitchens

Great family open space, with that wow factor. Wanted a tall block of units with super-high storage- mainly for affect, but also back up storage. Island had to be a real show-stopper, so we designed a wraparound brushed stainless steel section over matt black units.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Project 45

The Main Company

The large space accommodated an island kitchen and six seater dinning table.
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and black worktops.

Contemporary Deco-Inspired Black Kitchen – Oxfordshire

Langstaff-Ellis Ltd

Luxury bespoke contemporary art deco inspired kitchen in Oxfordshire. By Langstaff-Ellis.
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and an island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

The Rectory Renovation

Sustainable Kitchens

A renovator’s dream with a previous life as a Rectory and care home. On top of the hill, the front of the building remains untouched with delicate restoration work to enhance the original beauty. The back of the building once contained two wings with a rich and plentiful history which have since been removed and renovated into the magnificent window feature where a Sustainable Kitchen sits proud.

House with a view

Studio 73 Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

ENUGU

Wood Works Brighton

We were commissioned to design and build a new kitchen for this terraced side extension. The clients were quite specific about their style and ideas. After a few variations they fell in love with the floating island idea with fluted solid Utile. The Island top is 100% rubber and the main kitchen run work top is recycled resin and plastic. The cut out handles are replicas of an existing midcentury sideboard. MATERIALS – Sapele wood doors and slats / birch ply doors with Forbo / Krion work tops / Flute glass.

Contemporary Kitchen Diner Extension

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and white worktops.

Cheltenham Kitchen project

Contour

Our client had clear ideas on their preferred layout for the space and chose to have a bank of tall units behind the island, incorporating the appliances in a landscape configuration. A dark and atmospheric colour palette adds drama to this kitchen and the antique oak wood adds warmth and just a hint of Scandinavian styling. The wrap-around Silestone worktops in Eternal Noir tie the whole scheme together and deliver a striking finish.

Victoria Kitchen Extension, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

brass handles, built in extractor, green kitchen, marble worktop, parquet floor, quartz worktop,
Design ideas for a bohemian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, black appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Photography for Edwards Rensen Architects - kitchen extension, North London

Adelina Iliev Photography

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment

Active Builders London ltd

Kitchen with island and herringbone style splashback with floating shelves
Inspiration for a small bohemian single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Clean, Minimal Kitchen

The Kitchen Partners

Kitchen: Leicht Classic FF-CC Olive Grey & Fossil Grey Utility: Ceres Olive Grey Worktop Kitchen: 20mm Lunar Dekton Utility: Misty Carrera Designer: The Kitchen Partners

South Kensington Project

Rose Narmani Interiors

A historic London townhouse, redesigned by Rose Narmani Interiors.
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, bamboo flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Photography for Red Squirrel Architects - house renovation South London

Adelina Iliev Photography

Photo of a bohemian kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, pink splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, lino flooring, an island, green floors, grey worktops, a timber clad ceiling and feature lighting.

Shift House

Studio DC Architects

Bespoke made angular kitchen island tapers due to width of kitchen area
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary cream and black l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.

Kitchen with Flat-panel 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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