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Upper Alki Kitchen Remodel
Upper Alki Kitchen Remodel
Kirk Riley DesignKirk Riley Design
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel in Seattle featuring mirrored backsplash with Cherry cabinets and Marmoleum flooring. Jeff Beck Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, mirror splashback, a submerged sink, an island, composite countertops, lino flooring and red floors.
Contemporary. clean, warm kitchen
Contemporary. clean, warm kitchen
Kristin Lam InteriorsKristin Lam Interiors
Clean, contemporary white oak slab cabinets with a white Chroma Crystal White countertop. Cabinets are set off with sleek stainless steel handles. The appliances are also stainless steel. The diswasher is Bosch, the refridgerator is a Kenmore professional built-in, stainless steel. The hood is stainless and glass from Futuro, Venice model. The double oven is stainless steel from LG. The stainless wine cooler is Uline. the stainless steel built-in microwave is form GE. The irridescent glass back splash that sets off the floating bar cabinet and surrounds window is Vihara Irridescent 1 x 4 glass in Puka. Perfect for entertaining. The floors are Italian ceramic planks that look like hardwood in a driftwood color. Simply gorgeous. Lighting is recessed and kept to a minimum to maintain the crisp clean look the client was striving for. I added a pop of orange and turquoise (not seen in the photos) for pillows on a bench as well as on the accessories. Cabinet fabricator, Mark Klindt ~ www.creativewoodworks.info
Newton Renovation
Newton Renovation
Michael Kim AssociatesMichael Kim Associates
This is an example of a large classic galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, window splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
All about that brass
All about that brass
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
Photos by William Quarles. Designed by Homeowner and Robert Paige Cabinetry. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
This is an example of a large farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops, white appliances, a submerged sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and shaker cabinets.
Cottage Kitchen
Cottage Kitchen
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Home built by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, soapstone worktops, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and shaker cabinets.
Interior Paint Projects
Interior Paint Projects
Nolan Painting Inc.Nolan Painting Inc.
Photo credit: Nolan Painting Interior Design: Raindrum Design
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, glass tiled splashback, an island, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, black worktops and shaker cabinets.
Spanish style Kitchen remodel, large island and wood beams
Spanish style Kitchen remodel, large island and wood beams
Design Studio WestDesign Studio West
Our major goal was to have the ‘kitchen addition’, keep the authentic Spanish Revival style in this 1929 home.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
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.
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, a belfast sink, wood worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Квартира 73 м2 в ЖК Фили Град
Квартира 73 м2 в ЖК Фили Град
Студия Татьяны АрхиповойСтудия Татьяны Архиповой
Дизайнер интерьера - Татьяна Архипова, фото - Михаил Лоскутов
Inspiration for a small classic galley kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Projet H.
Projet H.
Pipard & SimonPipard & Simon
La cuisine dessinée aussi par l'architecte se veux simple, sobre, et efficace. Le fond de cuisine en CP Chênne s'accorde avec le plan de travail de l'ilot central en chêne massif. Le faux plafond atypique est en tasseau de CP bouleau. @Johnathan le toublon
Квартира на Саввинской набережной
Квартира на Саввинской набережной
Марина МакароваМарина Макарова
This is an example of a small classic single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Wimbledon Bespoke Kitchen
Wimbledon Bespoke Kitchen
Thomas Davies KitchensThomas Davies Kitchens
Anita Fraser
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall kitchen in London with quartz worktops, an island, a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.
Eclectic Island Home
Eclectic Island Home
Classic Kitchens & InteriorsClassic Kitchens & Interiors
Flush Inset cabinetry with shaker style doors & drawers. Perimeter cabinetry paint finish in Putty, Island cabinetry paint finish in Navy by Brookhaven Cabinetry . Soapstone countertops on the perimeter and Marble countertop on the island with a 3" thick Walnut countertop section. Flooring and furnishings, by others. Renovation and Design selections per ARC Design Group and Tim Sack, Interior Designer. Photography by Flagship Photo
Parke Rd, Barnes SW13
Parke Rd, Barnes SW13
VC Design Architectural ServicesVC Design Architectural Services
Chris Snook
Contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Open Plan Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
Open Plan Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopCJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
Oversized pendant lights match the large scale of the custom kitchen island. The island features a built-in cooktop and built-in-place walnut butcher block top; open shelves made from the same walnut float above black basalt countertops and frame a farmhouse sink. Appliance nook is backed with penny tile that echoes the color and shape of the island lighting. Kurt Jordan Photography
Greenwich Views, Greenwich, London
Greenwich Views, Greenwich, London
RDA ArchitectsRDA Architects
Large contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic flooring.
Covent Garden House
Covent Garden House
Elizabeth Bowman LtdElizabeth Bowman Ltd
Kitchen. Designed by Form Studio, the kitchen door fronts and island unit are made from White High Max. The stools are from Magi and the lights over the island unit from Martini Lighting. . . Bruce Hemming (photography) : Form Studio (architecture)
chelsea kitchen
chelsea kitchen
Laurence PidgeonLaurence Pidgeon
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and an island.
Surrey House
Surrey House
SigmarSigmar
Design ideas for a rural kitchen in London with beige cabinets 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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