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Oakland Kitchen Remodel
Oakland Kitchen Remodel
BuildMark, Inc.BuildMark, Inc.
Inspiration for a large scandi u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
Pairing their love of Mid-Century Modern design and collecting with the enjoyment they get out of entertaining at home, this client’s kitchen remodel in Linda Vista hit all the right notes. Set atop a hillside with sweeping views of the city below, the first priority in this remodel was to open up the kitchen space to take full advantage of the view and create a seamless transition between the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space. A primary wall was removed and a custom peninsula/bar area was created to house the client’s extensive collection of glassware and bar essentials on a sleek shelving unit suspended from the ceiling and wrapped around the base of the peninsula. Light wood cabinetry with a retro feel was selected and provided the perfect complement to the unique backsplash which extended the entire length of the kitchen, arranged to create a distinct ombre effect that concentrated behind the Wolf range. Subtle brass fixtures and pulls completed the look while panels on the built in refrigerator created a consistent flow to the cabinetry. Additionally, a frosted glass sliding door off of the kitchen disguises a dedicated laundry room full of custom finishes. Raised built-in cabinetry houses the washer and dryer to put everything at eye level, while custom sliding shelves that can be hidden when not in use lessen the need for bending and lifting heavy loads of laundry. Other features include built-in laundry sorter and extensive storage.
High House
High House
Dieppe DesignDieppe Design
Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Atlas Peak
Atlas Peak
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
This is an example of a modern kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Salop Road
Salop Road
Studio MilneStudio Milne
A fresh, bright kitchen in the St James Park area of Walthamstow
Photo of a medium sized scandi galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Namaste ADU
Namaste ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
ADU Kitchen with custom cabinetry and large island.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Wolf Gas Range in Modern Kitchen with Marble and Custom Wooden Panels
Wolf Gas Range in Modern Kitchen with Marble and Custom Wooden Panels
Clarke - New England’s Sub-Zero & Wolf ShowroomClarke - New England’s Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white floors and green worktops.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
Inspiration for a midcentury grey and brown u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey worktops, feature lighting, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Aspen ave. House
Modern Aspen ave. House
RG Cowan Design BuildRG Cowan Design Build
This house was designed to maintain clean sustainability and durability. Minimal, simple, modern design techniques were implemented to create an open floor plan with natural light. The entry of the home, clad in wood, was created as a transitional space between the exterior and the living spaces by creating a feeling of compression before entering into the voluminous, light filled, living area. The large volume, tall windows and natural light of the living area allows for light and views to the exterior in all directions. This project also considered our clients' need for storage and love for travel by creating storage space for an Airstream camper in the oversized 2 car garage at the back of the property. As in all of our homes, we designed and built this project with increased energy efficiency standards in mind. Our standards begin below grade by designing our foundations with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for all of our exterior foundation walls, providing the below grade walls with an R value of 23. As a standard, we also install a passive radon system and a heat recovery ventilator to efficiently mitigate the indoor air quality within all of the homes we build.
Playa Del Rey, Kitchen Design
Playa Del Rey, Kitchen Design
Anna Design LLCAnna Design LLC
Slik modern kitchen with waterfall island. Beautiful house by the beach.
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Salt Lake Mid Mod
Salt Lake Mid Mod
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Ponce Davis
Ponce Davis
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hill
Hill
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Kitchen
Inspiration for an expansive classic single-wall kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Beach Style Kitchen
Beach Style Kitchen
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige worktops and shaker cabinets.
Cabin Kitchen Remodel
Cabin Kitchen Remodel
Lampert LumberLampert Lumber
This family cabin had a full kitchen/dining addition and remodel. The cabinets are custom-built cherry with a natural finish. The countertops are Cambria "Bradshaw". Designer: Ally Gonzales, Lampert Lumber, Rice Lake, WI Contractor/Cabinet Builder: Damian Ferguson, Rice Lake, WI
Old City House
Old City House
Roundabout Studio Inc.Roundabout Studio Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen Interior Architecture
Kitchen Interior Architecture
Paul O'Connell PhotographyPaul O'Connell Photography
Concrete steps leading in to the kitchen
Medium sized scandinavian kitchen/diner in Dublin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, concrete flooring, an island and black worktops.
Kitchen remodels
Kitchen remodels
Bené InteriorsBené Interiors
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Holmes Point Kitchen Remodel
Holmes Point Kitchen Remodel
Cornerstone Home RenovatorsCornerstone Home Renovators
This kitchen was renovated and features maple shaker style cabinets with a clear finish. Aphrodite Royal granite counters with a glossy black subway tile backsplash. Oak hardwood floors were refinished as part of this project.
Cuisine, pièce maîtresse d'une véranda & aménagement d'un RDC de maison
Cuisine, pièce maîtresse d'une véranda & aménagement d'un RDC de maison
MJ HomeMJ Home
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, white floors and black worktops.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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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