Luxury Kitchen with Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

Greenbrier Home- 2013

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.

White Kitchen Orlando

Zoltan Construction LLC

White kitchen cabinets and a gray blend exotic granite makes a perfect combination with the dark wood floors and stained wood beams. The biggest kitchen island we have ever built is approx 14'x9'. Open floor plan allows the large spaces to be appreciated even more. Custom appliances, custom stainless steel hood. Zoltan Construction, Roger Wade Photography

Custom Residence

Zoltan Construction LLC

Zoltan Construction, Roger Wade Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orlando with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, a breakfast bar and multicoloured worktops.

Kitchen Renovation

DBR Construction Consulting

Additions and whole house renovation including kitchen. Custom Canaan Cabinetry cabinets, granite counter tops, farmhouse sink, and custom painted mural over cook top. Project located in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, PA.

Deborah Leamann

A view into the kitchen boasts a grand island with v-groove panel detail and a marine grade mahogany top. Photo-Tom Grimes
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, white cabinets, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, beaded cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.

Winchester Custom Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Don Foote Contracting

Great use of lower drawer for liquor in bar area. Photography by Todd Gieg
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina di Cesar Cucine; basi in laccato effetto oro, piano e paraspruzzi zona lavabo in pietra breccia imperiale; penili e colonne in fenix grigio; paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato grigio. Pavimento in resina rosso bordeaux. Piano cottura induzione Bora con cappa integrata. Gli angoli delle basi sono stati personalizzati con 3arrotondamenti. Zoccolino ribassato a 6 cm.

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

parete di fondo a specchio
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, black worktops, a coffered ceiling, grey cabinets and beige floors.

North Oaks - Traditional Pantry Addition

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen & Bath
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, beige worktops and exposed beams.

Clean and Minimal Mediterranean in Houston, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.

Portland Hills Transitional

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

This home in the Portland hills was stuck in the 70's with cedar paneling and almond laminate cabinets with oak details. (See Before photos) The space had wonderful potential with a high vaulted ceiling that was covered by a low ceiling in the kitchen and dining room. Walls closed in the kitchen. The remodel began with removal of the ceiling and the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. Hardwood flooring was extended into the kitchen. Shaker cabinets with contemporary hardware, modern pendants and clean-lined backsplash tile make this kitchen fit the transitional style the owners wanted. Now, the light and backdrop of beautiful trees are enjoyed from every room.

Art Deco Family Kitchen on Upper East Side

Gail Green Interiors

A series of porthole openings are created, starting in the bar area and following through to the dining area, to evoke an open airy feeling that is both functional and metaphoric in reflecting back on the real portholes it mirrors.

Fresh Look

PB Kitchen Design

30" wide Sub Zero freezer and refrigerator columns stand side by side. The Hafele magic corner is a great accessory to access blind corners in cabinets. Photo Bruce Van Inwegen

Large Kitchen Island Seats Family of Five

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Large kitchen island comfortably seats a family of five with large wood counter schools. Gone are the days of the dropped kitchen ceiling. This vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting extends into the great room. The kitchen island has four large pendant globe lights for task lighting and for a great place to do homework.

Contractor's Own House: Butler's House

On The Level Remodeling Company

Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

White Kitchen with Black Island, Wilmington NC

BRIDGETT MAZER INTERIORS

Fresh white kitchen with white subway tile, glass pendant lights and a black island. Interior Designer in Wilmington, NC
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Wilmington with white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and shaker cabinets.

Woodcreek Farms Estate

Amy Spencer Interiors

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, granite worktops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and brown floors.

Beaded Inset Custom Kitchen

Foxcraft Cabinets

This raised panel custom cherry kitchen by Foxcraft Cabinets features a cooktop across the corner, creating a great work zone. Notice the convenient pot filler faucet.

Los Gatos Contemporary Farmhouse

King Visual Design Inc.

This antique green finish cupboard with hand distressed and glazed finish, crown molding and wire glass lites is shown in open position. Although it looks like a freestanding cupboard, this actually is a set of doors going into a hidden pantry behind.

Luxury Kitchen with Granite Worktops 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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