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Kitchen with Open Cabinets and an Island Ideas and Designs

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Photo of a mediterranean kitchen/diner in Other with open cabinets, an island and beige floors.
W. Creekside Residence
W. Creekside Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a large nautical u-shaped kitchen in Houston with an island, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, open cabinets, a belfast sink, white splashback and wood splashback.
New Build Family Home - Larder
New Build Family Home - Larder
Ashworth Parkes ArchitectsAshworth Parkes Architects
Photo Credit: Matthew Smith, http://www.msap.co.uk
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Cambridgeshire with open cabinets, brick splashback, ceramic flooring and an island.
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Everingham DesignEveringham Design
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall kitchen/diner in Columbus with a submerged sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Channing
Channing
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo By: Michele Lee Wilson
This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
5th Street Brooklyn NYC
5th Street Brooklyn NYC
Graham Atkins-Hughes PhotographyGraham Atkins-Hughes Photography
Graham Atkins-Hughes
Photo of a medium sized coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, an island, white floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
Completely modernized and changed this previously dated kitchen. We installed a stovetop with downdraft rather than an overhead vent.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley kitchen in Atlanta with a built-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and ceramic splashback.
Agencement bureau & Agencement cuisine - TREVISE
Agencement bureau & Agencement cuisine - TREVISE
HopfabHopfab
Thibault Pousset
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
The Lakes
The Lakes
Field Day StudioField Day Studio
Lobster and Swan
Country l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island and grey floors.
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL
Big ChillBig Chill
A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and orange floors.
Mill Valley Traditional
Mill Valley Traditional
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional grey and white u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, open cabinets, grey splashback, an island, beige floors, black cabinets, marble worktops, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry
West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
For this traditional kitchen remodel the clients chose Fieldstone cabinets in the Bainbridge door in Cherry wood with Toffee stain. This gave the kitchen a timeless warm look paired with the great new Fusion Max flooring in Chambord. Fusion Max flooring is a great real wood alternative. The flooring has the look and texture of actual wood while providing all the durability of a vinyl floor. This flooring is also more affordable than real wood. It looks fantastic! (Stop in our showroom to see it in person!) The Cambria quartz countertops in Canterbury add a natural stone look with the easy maintenance of quartz. We installed a built in butcher block section to the island countertop to make a great prep station for the cook using the new 36” commercial gas range top. We built a big new walkin pantry and installed plenty of shelving and countertop space for storage.
Bridle Path Residence
Bridle Path Residence
3 Fold Design Studio3 Fold Design Studio
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
CdA Waterfront
CdA Waterfront
Allevin CreativeAllevin Creative
This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Seattle with open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
White brick and a massive marble island keep this kitchen light and bright while rich cabinets with brass details and soapstone counters add a masculine element. Open shelving keeps it light and adds to the laid back, inviting environment. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Miner's Cottage II
Miner's Cottage II
Design StoreyDesign Storey
Modern rustic kitchen addition to a former miner's cottage. Coal black units and industrial materials reference the mining heritage of the area. design storey architects
Open Plan Traditional- Modern Living For Today's Family
Open Plan Traditional- Modern Living For Today's Family
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large nautical kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark hardwood flooring.
East Chop
East Chop
Jill Neubauer ArchitectsJill Neubauer Architects
This is an example of a large coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a submerged sink, open cabinets, glass sheet splashback and an island.
Walk-in Pantry – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Walk-in Pantry – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Walk-in pantry has plenty of space for dishes, service ware, and even ingredients. Photography by Spacecrafting
Large classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and open cabinets.
Mill Valley
Mill Valley
Ken Linsteadt ArchitectsKen Linsteadt Architects
Paul Dyer
Photo of a rural open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen with Open 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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