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Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a large classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Nolen Lane Interior Design
Nolen Lane Interior Design
Sage DesignSage Design
Kitchen opens to family room. Stainless steel island top and custom shelving.
Inspiration for a large classic galley open plan kitchen in New York with stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and brown floors.
Back in Time
Back in Time
Signature HomesSignature Homes
Signature Homes kitchen at Chace Lake in Birmingham, AL
Medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Birmingham with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Familienhaus Köln-Marienburg
Familienhaus Köln-Marienburg
falke architektenfalke architekten
Frank Schoepgens
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Cologne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Orange Drive
Orange Drive
Brown Design GroupBrown Design Group
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring and an island.
Aviemore
Aviemore
V Fine HomesV Fine Homes
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback and an island.
kitchendesigns.com - Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
kitchendesigns.com - Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)
Designed by Ken Kelly, Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Antique White Wood Mode Kitchen Cabinetry kitchendesigns.com
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, a submerged sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
RELAXED EUROPEAN KITCHEN
RELAXED EUROPEAN KITCHEN
Motivo HomeMotivo Home
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown floors.
Blairsden Mansion, Mansion in May 2014
Blairsden Mansion, Mansion in May 2014
PLUMBERRY DESIGNS, INC.PLUMBERRY DESIGNS, INC.
Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Small victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a built-in sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback and grey cabinets.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Project: 6000 sq. ft. Pebble Beach estate. Kitchen and Breakfast Nook.
Medium sized traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Seattle with tile countertops, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lizzie O'Brien Interior DesignLizzie O'Brien Interior Design
Builder: CMM Custom Homes Cabinetry: Erik Kitchen Design
Design ideas for a nautical kitchen/diner in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Pacific Heights Family Home
Pacific Heights Family Home
Massucco Warner Miller Interior DesignMassucco Warner Miller Interior Design
This is an example of a classic u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair
A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair
Rinfret, Ltd.Rinfret, Ltd.
Interior Design by Cindy Rinfret, principal designer of Rinfret, Ltd. Interior Design & Decoration www.rinfretltd.com Photos by Michael Partenio and styling by Stacy Kunstel
B/S House
B/S House
Hulburd DesignHulburd Design
Tim Griffith We transformed a 1920s French Provincial-style home to accommodate a family of five with guest quarters. The family frequently entertains and loves to cook. This, along with their extensive modern art collection and Scandinavian aesthetic informed the clean, lively palette.
BEACH HOUSE
BEACH HOUSE
TAMI WASSONG INTERIORS • NCIDQ CertifiedTAMI WASSONG INTERIORS • NCIDQ Certified
Inspiration for a large classic kitchen/diner in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops and an island.
Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Jennifer Robin InteriorsJennifer Robin Interiors
Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
SanRemo
SanRemo
raum fotografie | achim venzkeraum fotografie | achim venzke
FOTO NACHHER
Photo of an expansive contemporary enclosed kitchen in Dusseldorf with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Garrett Park
Garrett Park
Designing SolutionsDesigning Solutions
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a double-bowl sink, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Lowry Hill Renewed
Lowry Hill Renewed
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
This is an example of a classic grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Charleston Brick Estate Kitchens
Charleston Brick Estate Kitchens
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo by: Julia Lynn Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Charleston with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and an island.

Kitchen with 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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