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Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen
Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen Our client was inclined to transform this kitchen into a functional, Finnish inspired space. Finnish interior design can simply be described in 3 words: simplicity, innovation, and functionalism. Finnish design addresses the tough climate, unique nature, and limited sunlight, which inspired designers to create solutions, that would meet the everyday life challenges. The combination of the knotty, blue-gray alder base cabinets combined with the clean white wall cabinets reveal mixing these rustic Finnish touches with the modern. The leaded glass on the upper cabinetry was selected so our client can display their personal collection from Finland. Mixing black modern hardware and fixtures with the handmade, light, and bright backsplash tile make this kitchen a timeless show stopper. This project was done in collaboration with Susan O'Brian from EcoLux Interiors.
Custom Kitchen Drawer Storage and Organization
Custom Kitchen Drawer Storage and Organization
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Dividers provide an easy way to organize kitchen drawers Kate Falconer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and white worktops.
MEDALLION
MEDALLION
Medallion CabinetryMedallion Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
The Wonderlust
The Wonderlust
AlwoodAlwood
Derek Robinson
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors, wood worktops and white appliances.
Glass Countertops
Glass Countertops
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
nancy Lindo, photographer
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, glass worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, multiple islands and turquoise worktops.
Pine Drive
Pine Drive
Creative Cabinetry CorpCreative Cabinetry Corp
KraftMaid Vantage, Rustic Alder, Putnam Door/Drawer, Distressed Husk
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey worktops.
Kitchen "After"
Kitchen "After"
SueSue
AFTER: New pendant light installed over the counter-top table. Stove moved toward window, creating equal counter space on both sides of stove.
This is an example of a small nautical galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Shields River Residence
Shields River Residence
Elizabeth Robb InteriorsElizabeth Robb Interiors
Karl Neumann
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry
Paul Kohlman PhotographyPaul Kohlman Photography
Paul Kohlman Photography
Photo of a country u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
European Cottage Style Kitchen
European Cottage Style Kitchen
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Old World European, Country Cottage. Three separate cottages make up this secluded village over looking a private lake in an old German, English, and French stone villa style. Hand scraped arched trusses, wide width random walnut plank flooring, distressed dark stained raised panel cabinetry, and hand carved moldings make these traditional farmhouse cottage buildings look like they have been here for 100s of years. Newly built of old materials, and old traditional building methods, including arched planked doors, leathered stone counter tops, stone entry, wrought iron straps, and metal beam straps. The Lake House is the first, a Tudor style cottage with a slate roof, 2 bedrooms, view filled living room open to the dining area, all overlooking the lake. The Carriage Home fills in when the kids come home to visit, and holds the garage for the whole idyllic village. This cottage features 2 bedrooms with on suite baths, a large open kitchen, and an warm, comfortable and inviting great room. All overlooking the lake. The third structure is the Wheel House, running a real wonderful old water wheel, and features a private suite upstairs, and a work space downstairs. All homes are slightly different in materials and color, including a few with old terra cotta roofing. Project Location: Ojai, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.
Upper West Side Apartment
Upper West Side Apartment
Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.
The kitchen doesn't look dull and gloomy despite the fact that it only has one window. The main advantage of the kitchen is the abundance of sparkling surfaces of cabinets and countertops. The surfaces perfectly reflect the light entering the room through the window and make the kitchen not only bright, but also visually spacious creating a warm, cozy, and friendly atmosphere inside the kitchen. The Grandeur Hills Group design studio is always ready to help you elevate your kitchen interior design so that it may completely meet your desires, needs, and tastes.
Dacor Professional Range for a Serious Foody
Dacor Professional Range for a Serious Foody
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
This professional Dacor range was the crowning jewel of this beautiful kitchen. As a true foody, the range was a very important decision in this kitchen renovation. Kate Falconer Photography
Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen
Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen Our client was inclined to transform this kitchen into a functional, Finnish inspired space. Finnish interior design can simply be described in 3 words: simplicity, innovation, and functionalism. Finnish design addresses the tough climate, unique nature, and limited sunlight, which inspired designers to create solutions, that would meet the everyday life challenges. The combination of the knotty, blue-gray alder base cabinets combined with the clean white wall cabinets reveal mixing these rustic Finnish touches with the modern. The leaded glass on the upper cabinetry was selected so our client can display their personal collection from Finland. Mixing black modern hardware and fixtures with the handmade, light, and bright backsplash tile make this kitchen a timeless show stopper. This project was done in collaboration with Susan O'Brian from EcoLux Interiors.
Sater Group's "Whitesands Cottage" Custom Home Plan
Sater Group's "Whitesands Cottage" Custom Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Group's custom home plan "Whitesands Cottage." http://satergroup.com/
Harwichport Beach House
Harwichport Beach House
Augustus ConstructionAugustus Construction
This is a kosher kitchen everything was designed and built double. The cabinetry was custom made down to the faced dishwasher's to each side of the sink. Designed by Wild Water Designs Photography by Elyssa Cohen
Past Projects
Past Projects
M. B. Smith DesignM. B. Smith Design
kitchen
Design ideas for a large victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Nantucket Cottage
Nantucket Cottage
Studio IQLStudio IQL
Sam Oberter Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Providence with a belfast sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Range Surround of Stone
Range Surround of Stone
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Old World European, Country Cottage. Three separate cottages make up this secluded village over looking a private lake in an old German, English, and French stone villa style. Hand scraped arched trusses, wide width random walnut plank flooring, distressed dark stained raised panel cabinetry, and hand carved moldings make these traditional farmhouse cottage buildings look like they have been here for 100s of years. Newly built of old materials, and old traditional building methods, including arched planked doors, leathered stone counter tops, stone entry, wrought iron straps, and metal beam straps. The Lake House is the first, a Tudor style cottage with a slate roof, 2 bedrooms, view filled living room open to the dining area, all overlooking the lake. The Carriage Home fills in when the kids come home to visit, and holds the garage for the whole idyllic village. This cottage features 2 bedrooms with on suite baths, a large open kitchen, and an warm, comfortable and inviting great room. All overlooking the lake. The third structure is the Wheel House, running a real wonderful old water wheel, and features a private suite upstairs, and a work space downstairs. All homes are slightly different in materials and color, including a few with old terra cotta roofing. Project Location: Ojai, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.
High-Rise Living
High-Rise Living
Weglarz DesignWeglarz Design
The Driftwood finish on this contemporary cabinetry brings an organic feeling to the space. Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops fabricated by Soho Kitchen & Designs Photography by Lori Hamilton
Kitchen & Living Room "After"
Kitchen & Living Room "After"
SueSue
AFTER: A full view of the kitchen from the living room. You can see that the counter space is now evenly distributed on both sides of the stove, making food prep much easier. Under cabinet lighting was installed on the back wall. The glass in the two end cabinets is seeded glass, in keeping with the coastal feeling. Four people can now be comfortably seated around the 48" diameter eating counter, and additional stools could be used along the length of the counter. We had just moved in when these shots were taken, so artwork and furniture had not yet been hung and arranged.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Blue Splashback 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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