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Kitchen with Slate Flooring and an Island Ideas and Designs

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A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.
Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts
Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts
Masters Touch Design BuildMasters Touch Design Build
Inspiration for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
10th Street Renovation
10th Street Renovation
West End InteriorsWest End Interiors
Kitchen Renovation, concrete countertops, herringbone slate flooring, and open shelving over the sink make the space cozy and functional. Handmade mosaic behind the sink that adds character to the home.
Olathe MCM
Olathe MCM
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Kansas City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
FireRock Building MaterialsFireRock Building Materials
This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, multi-coloured splashback, black floors, white worktops, a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and window splashback.
Wynnewood Garden Kitchen
Wynnewood Garden Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, green floors and black worktops.
Springlake Ave. Hinsdale Kitchen
Springlake Ave. Hinsdale Kitchen
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.
Brookline
Brookline
Lisa Davis InteriorsLisa Davis Interiors
Custom Made Shaker/ Contemporary Built-In Wall Storage System
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, black worktops, a submerged sink, red splashback, brick splashback, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Hope Ranch Old World
Hope Ranch Old World
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Old World Mix of Spanish and English graces this completely remodeled old home in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. All new painted cabinets throughout, with glossy and satin finishes mixed with antiques discovered throughout the world. A wonderful mix of the owner's antique red rugs over the slate and bleached walnut floors pared with an eclectic modern art collection give a contemporary feel to this old style villa. A new pantry crafted from the unused 'maids room' attaches to the kitchen with a glossy blue island and white cabinetry. Large red velvet drapes separate the very large great room with the limestone fireplace and oversized upholstery from the kitchen area. Upstairs the library is created from an attic space, with long cushioned window seats in a wild mix of reds and blues. Several unique upstairs rooms for guests with on suite baths in different colors and styles. Black and white bath, Red bedroom, blue bedrooms, all with unique art. Off of the master features a sun room with a long, low extra long sofa, grass shades and soft drapes. Project Location Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. John Madden Construction
Modern Transformation
Modern Transformation
SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASIDSJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID
A waterfall countertop on one side of the island and open for seating on the other highlights the peek of yellow and a splash of fun in the island! Photo Credit to SJIborra
Encinitas Kitchen Remodel
Encinitas Kitchen Remodel
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, slate flooring and grey floors.
Duboce Triangle Flat - Kitchen
Duboce Triangle Flat - Kitchen
Noz DesignNoz Design
Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Blue Island with Slate floors
Blue Island with Slate floors
Confluence DesignConfluence Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Covenant LLCCovenant LLC
An open and inviting kitchen featuring a beautiful thick pietra del cardosa countertop. Island offers plenty of open space for cooking and preparation as well as seating.
Toorak Gardens
Toorak Gardens
Space Craft JoinerySpace Craft Joinery
Jonathan VDK
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence
Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence
Domus Design GroupDomus Design Group
Photo of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts
Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts
Masters Touch Design BuildMasters Touch Design Build
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.
Bradhurst Full Home Remodel
Bradhurst Full Home Remodel
Pluff Interiors, LLCPluff Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Stately Beach
Stately Beach
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLCWORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC
Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, shaker cabinets and grey floors.

Kitchen with Slate Flooring 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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