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Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley kitchen/diner in Other with multiple islands, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink and porcelain flooring.
Brown Fantasy Leathered Farmhouse Kitchen
Brown Fantasy Leathered Farmhouse Kitchen
StoneshopStoneshop
Warm & inviting farmhouse style kitchen that features gorgeous Brown Fantasy Leathered countertops. The backsplash is a ceramic tile that looks like painted wood, and the flooring is a porcelain wood look. Photos by Bridget Horgan Bell Photography.
Aguilar Custom Home
Aguilar Custom Home
JITA Contracting, IncJITA Contracting, Inc
Gail Edelen
Photo of an expansive rustic galley kitchen pantry in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and multiple islands.
Country French kitchen
Country French kitchen
OMNIA Group ArchitectsOMNIA Group Architects
The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.
Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House
Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House
Logic IntegrationLogic Integration
This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Sander and Sons Kitchen and BathSander and Sons Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for an expansive traditional kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multiple islands, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Most Expensive French Chateau Home by Fratantoni Design
Most Expensive French Chateau Home by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Kitchens
Kitchens
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Reclaimed original patina hand hewn © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a large rustic galley open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.
Hacienda Ranch
Hacienda Ranch
Astleford Interiors, Inc.Astleford Interiors, Inc.
Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto
Alpine - Parade of Homes 2015
Alpine - Parade of Homes 2015
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Large classic galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Summerfield House Collaboration
Summerfield House Collaboration
Marta Mitchell Interior DesignMarta Mitchell Interior Design
In design collaboration with Gina Arledge at The Kitchen Studio, this gorgeous stone kitchen has become a reality.
Photo of an expansive rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and multiple islands.
Hidden Treasures in New Hope, PA
Hidden Treasures in New Hope, PA
Lang's Kitchen & BathLang's Kitchen & Bath
This kitchen design in New Hope, PA created an open living space in the home by removing a 24 foot wall between the kitchen and family room. The resulting space is a kitchen that is both elegant and practical. It is packed with features such as slate inserts above the hood, lights in all of the top cabinets, a double built-up island top, and all lighting remote controlled. All of the kitchen cabinets include specialized storage accessories to make sure every item in the kitchen has a home and all available space is utilized.
San Juan River Residence
San Juan River Residence
REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATESREYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES
Photography by Heather Mace with RA+A
Design ideas for an expansive rustic kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Custom Kitchen Designs and Remodeling in New Jersey
Custom Kitchen Designs and Remodeling in New Jersey
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Custom kitchen design build remodeling in New Jersey
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean galley kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, ceramic flooring and multiple islands.
Hollis Designer Kitchen
Hollis Designer Kitchen
Fay's Fine CabinetryFay's Fine Cabinetry
Design ideas for an expansive classic galley kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic
Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic
Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SDKitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD
Johnny Sundby
Expansive romantic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
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.
Petit Hopital, Provence
Petit Hopital, Provence
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Project: Le Petit Hopital in Provence Limestone Elements by Ancient Surfaces Project Renovation completed in 2012 Situated in a quiet, bucolic setting surrounded by lush apple and cherry orchards, Petit Hopital is a refurbished eighteenth century Bastide farmhouse. With manicured gardens and pathways that seem as if they emerged from a fairy tale. Petit Hopital is a quintessential Provencal retreat that merges natural elements of stone, wind, fire and water. Talking about water, Ancient Surfaces made sure to provide this lovely estate with unique and one of a kind fountains that are simply out of this world. The villa is in proximity to the magical canal-town of Isle Sur La Sorgue and within comfortable driving distance of Avignon, Carpentras and Orange with all the French culture and history offered along the way. The grounds at Petit Hopital include a pristine swimming pool with a Romanesque wall fountain full with its thick stone coping surround pieces. The interior courtyard features another special fountain for an even more romantic effect. Cozy outdoor furniture allows for splendid moments of alfresco dining and lounging. The furnishings at Petit Hopital are modern, comfortable and stately, yet rather quaint when juxtaposed against the exposed stone walls. The plush living room has also been fitted with a fireplace. Antique Limestone Flooring adorned the entire home giving it a surreal out of time feel to it. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen with center island featuring gas hobs and a separate bar counter connecting via open plan to the formal dining area to help keep the flow of the conversation going.
Ranch Home
Ranch Home
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Kenny Fenton
Large rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and stone tiled splashback.
Castle Pines
Castle Pines
Studio ShelterStudio Shelter
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley kitchen pantry in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, multiple islands, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Multiple Islands 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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