Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Coloured Appliances Ideas and Designs

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz.

Custom French Contemporary Home

Cook Designs

View of kitchen though to wine room from breakfast
Inspiration for an expansive classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Barnwood Kitchens

Roughing It In Style

Photo of a rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

THE PAULA DEEN NW STREET OF DREAMS HOME

Interior Motives Inc & I M Window Treatments

KITCHEN ISLAND DETAIL BY INTERIOR MOTIVES
Medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Rustic Mountain Home

Fedewa Custom Works

Another view of this lovely kitchen with green Viking appliances.
Photo of a large rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with coloured appliances, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.

Vivienda campestre Familia M & S - C - 4 B del S

Jairo A. Rodriguez O.

Inspiration for a medium sized modern open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.

Beach Remodel

Decorating Den Interiors -Virginia

Small coastal u-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances and a breakfast bar.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and coloured appliances.

Kitchen Renovation

Bassett Construction Services

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and green worktops.

Marshaking23

M&S Paris Construction Inc

Hand scraped pine vent a hood accents the cream glazed cabinet
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, coloured appliances and an island.

Coastal Living - Idea House 2006

Kitchen & Bath Details

For Coastal Living Magazine's 2006 Idea House, Kitchen and Bath Detail's designer/co-owner, Tena Collyer, was asked to be the kitchen designer. Her use of crisp white cabinets mixed with the beautiful blue touches work together to incorporate the essence of the Coastal Living style. Fantastic appliances and smart space planning create the perfect high performance kitchen.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

Dorig Designs LLC

James Netz Photography
Country kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, coloured appliances and light hardwood flooring.

Country Cottage

Sim Barker Interiors

Medium sized farmhouse galley kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, travertine flooring and no island.

Shaw Row House Remodel

AllenBuilt, Inc.

Allen Russ Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and granite worktops.

Banbridge 50th

Wrights Design House

Bespoke inframed kitchen – handpainted in Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone with Farrow & Ball Mole’s Breath on island featuring solid walnut details and dovetailed drawers from the 50th Anniversary collection, with work surfaces in River White granite. The design includes bespoke ambient lighting and a hidden door walk in pantry. The focal point of the room is a large Aga range cooker Images Infinity Media

Sebastopol Farmhouse

Annadel Builders

Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Cumberland Kitchen

Ellen McKenna Design

Michael Eudenbach
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.

San Luis Kitchen Co., Old World Rustic, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Knotty cherry cabinets in a natural finish for a grand old world design. We created the mantle style wood hood is oversize to increase its impact as a focal point. The columns are comprised of pull-out cabinets for cooking spices and oils. Remodel using Brookhaven cabinetry.

Weybridge

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.

Kitchen with Granite Worktops and Coloured Appliances 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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