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Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Design
Farmhouse Design
KM DesignKM Design
Large rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, an island, engineered stone countertops, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
Sunfilled Contemporary
Sunfilled Contemporary
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This high contemporary kitchen places an emphasis on the views to the expansive garden beyond. Soft colors and textures make the space approachable.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, marble worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Edgecomb Cottage
Edgecomb Cottage
PHELPS ARCHITECTSPHELPS ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Art Deco rehab
Art Deco rehab
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
Peter Medilek
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, lino flooring, white worktops, an island, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and black floors.
Somerset Ave, Margate, NJ
Somerset Ave, Margate, NJ
Colmar Kitchen StudioColmar Kitchen Studio
Benjamin Hale
Farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Juneau
Juneau
Heidi Caillier DesignHeidi Caillier Design
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Svedala
Svedala
Fotograf Jonas NorénFotograf Jonas Norén
Photo of a rural u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Malmo with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, an island and brown floors.
Изба в плавнях
Изба в плавнях
Екатерина ЛовягинаЕкатерина Ловягина
Михаил Чекалов
Inspiration for a rural l-shaped kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, an island and beige floors.
Hyde Park Treehouse
Hyde Park Treehouse
HA ArchitectureHA Architecture
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and orange floors.
Highland Park Craftsman
Highland Park Craftsman
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Sean Ryan Pierce
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with green cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island and a belfast sink.
A place to cook
A place to cook
UserUser
A lovely country kitchen in a restored farmhouse in South Devon. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Historical Remodel & Addition
Historical Remodel & Addition
Provenance BuildersProvenance Builders
Photo of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with beige cabinets, brick flooring and an island.
An Urban Transformation
An Urban Transformation
Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)
This beautiful 1940's Bungalow was consciously renovated to respect the architectural style of the neighborhood. This harmonious kitchen renovation was featured in The Ottawa Magazine: Modern Love - Interior Design Issue. Click the link below to check out what the design community is saying about this modern love. http://www.ottawamagazine.com/homes-gardens/2012/04/05/a-house-we-love-after-moving-into-a-1940s-bungalow-a-design-savvy-couple-commits-to-a-creative-reno/#more-27808
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Smith BrothersSmith Brothers
White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and handcrafted kitchen island in the middle. The dark wood floors are a wonderful contrast to the white cabinets. This home is located in Del Mar, California and was built in 2008 by Smith Brothers. Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer: Doug Dolezal Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer Doug Dolezal
Modern Urban Kitchen Renovation
Modern Urban Kitchen Renovation
Design Build DuluthDesign Build Duluth
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue splashback, an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Pfuner Design, Oceanfront Penthouse
Pfuner Design, Oceanfront Penthouse
Pfuner Design - Miami Interior DesignersPfuner Design - Miami Interior Designers
Luxurious high-rise living in Miami Interior Design: Renata Pfuner
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double-bowl sink, metallic splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, an island and grey floors.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged sink, stone slab splashback, marble worktops, an island, grey splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Peachtree Residence
Peachtree Residence
Ferriss & Company Design StudioFerriss & Company Design Studio
Large open kitchen with contrasting island and marble countertops. Open air lantern pendants accent the room.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Jackson with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Hobbs Kitchen Makeover
Hobbs Kitchen Makeover
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
48 Layers
Medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Rocky Butte Remodel (Portland Oregon)
Rocky Butte Remodel (Portland Oregon)
The Jack + Mare | Portland Design & BuildThe Jack + Mare | Portland Design & Build
Split Level 1970 home of a young and active family of four. The main public spaces in this home were remodeled to create a fresh, clean look. The Jack + Mare demo'd the kitchen and dining room down to studs and removed the wall between the kitchen/dining and living room to create an open concept space with a clean and fresh new kitchen and dining with ample storage. Now the family can all be together and enjoy one another's company even if mom or dad is busy in the kitchen prepping the next meal. The custom white cabinets and the blue accent island (and walls) really give a nice clean and fun feel to the space. The island has a gorgeous local solid slab of wood on top. A local artisan salvaged and milled up the big leaf maple for this project. In fact, the tree was from the University of Portland's campus located right where the client once rode the bus to school when she was a child. So it's an extra special custom piece! (fun fact: there is a bullet lodged in the wood that is visible...we estimate it was shot into the tree 30-35 years ago!) The 'public' spaces were given a brand new waterproof luxury vinyl wide plank tile. With 2 young daughters, a large golden retriever and elderly cat, the durable floor was a must. project scope at quick glance: - demo'd and rebuild kitchen and dining room. - removed wall separating kitchen/dining and living room - removed carpet and installed new flooring in public spaces - removed stair carpet and gave fresh black and white paint - painted all public spaces - new hallway doorknob harware - all new LED lighting (kitchen, dining, living room and hallway) Jason Quigley Photography

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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