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築50年の離れのリノベーション
築50年の離れのリノベーション
荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A
テーブル一体型のアイランドキッチン。壁側にコンロを設けて壁に排気ダクトを設けています。 photo：Shigeo Ogawa
Inspiration for a small modern grey and brown galley kitchen/diner in Kobe with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and exposed beams.
Kitchen and living design and remodel on a budget
Kitchen and living design and remodel on a budget
Interiors by PopovInteriors by Popov
This is another favorite home redesign project. Throughout my career, I've worked with some hefty budgets on a number of high-end projects. You can visit Paris Kitchens and Somerset Kitchens, companies that I have worked for previously, to get an idea of what I mean. I could start name dropping here, but I won’t, because that's not what this project is about. This project is about a small budget and a happy homeowner. This was one of the first projects with a custom interior design at a fraction of a regular budget. I could use the term “value engineering” to describe it, because this particular interior was heavily value engineered. The result: a sophisticated interior that looks so much more expensive than it is. And one ecstatic homeowner. Mission impossible accomplished. ​ P.S. Don’t ask me how much it cost, I promised the homeowner that their impressive budget will remain confidential. In any case, no one would believe me even if I spilled the beans.
Vina's Tiny House
Vina's Tiny House
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
The kitchen is very compact yet functional, spacious and light. Photo: Chibi Moku
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Maple
Maple
Millwork Designs Corp.Millwork Designs Corp.
Small l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and lino flooring.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Mountain House
Mountain House
TATE|studioTATE|studio
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Cuisine vitaminée près de Lyon
Cuisine vitaminée près de Lyon
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Résolument Déco
Medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen Backsplashes
Kitchen Backsplashes
Susan JablonSusan Jablon
Give a traditional style kitchen a boost with a flemish bond backsplash.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made SimpleSkipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple
Small midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Kitchens
Kitchens
D and L TileD and L Tile
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Duplex Y
Duplex Y
Haifa ArchitectsHaifa Architects
Duplex Y is located in a multi apartment building, typical to the Carmel mountain neighborhoods. The building has several entrances due to the slope it sits on. Duplex Y has its own separate entrance and a beautiful view towards Haifa bay and the Golan Heights that can be seen on a clear weather day. The client - a computer high-tech couple, with their two small daughters asked us for a simple and functional design that could remind them of their frequent visits to central and northern Europe. Their request has been accepted. Our planning approach was simple indeed, maybe even simple in a radical way: We followed the principle of clean and ultra minimal spaces, that serve their direct mission only. Complicated geometry of the rooms has been simplified by implementing built-in wood furniture into numerous niches. The most 'complicated' room (due to its broken geometry, narrow proportions and sloped ceiling) has been turned into a kid's room shaped as a clean 'wood box' for fun, games and 'edutainment'. The storage room has been refurbished to maximize it's purpose by creating enough space to store 90% of the entire family's demand. We've tried to avoid unnecessary decoration. 97% of the design has its functional use in addition to its atmospheric qualities. Several elements like the structural cylindrical column were exposed to show their original material - concrete. Photos: Julia Berezina
Green Rustic Kitchen
Green Rustic Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design: Poppy Interiors // Photo: Erich Wilhelm Zander
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Rural Farm House Sussex
Rural Farm House Sussex
Alx Gunn InteriorsAlx Gunn Interiors
Home Staging Alx Gunn Interiors. " I would thoroughly recommend Alx's home staging service. She made the whole process a pleasure and, having had our house on the market for nearly 2 years, we received 2 purchase offers within 2 days of the staging being complete. I wouldn't hesitate to enlist the services of Alx the next time I want to sell a house" Home Owner Claire S Photography by Alx Gunn Interiors
Cocina en dos frentes
Cocina en dos frentes
Komo CocinasKomo Cocinas
Design ideas for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Reforma MAGALLANES
Reforma MAGALLANES
idearchidearch
Design ideas for a medium sized modern kitchen in Madrid with light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, black splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Warm Yellow Kitchen Tiles Backsplash
Warm Yellow Kitchen Tiles Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Fireclay's handmade tiles are perfect for visually maximizing smaller spaces. For these condo dwellers, mustard yellow kitchen tiles along the backsplash infuse the space with warmth and charm. Tile Shown: 2x8 Tile in Mustard Seed DESIGN Taylor + Taylor Co PHOTOS Tiffany J. Photography
restauration cuisine
restauration cuisine
Un supplément d'âmeUn supplément d'âme
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi l-shaped open plan kitchen in Strasbourg with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Natural Beechwood Shaker Galley Kitchen
Natural Beechwood Shaker Galley Kitchen
The Cabinet Lady, IncThe Cabinet Lady, Inc
The original Mid-century inset cabinets were removed, along with the laminate countertops, laminate backsplash, and vinyl flooring. They were replaced with Shaker cabinets, a quartz of blue with copper flecks (to pick up the cabinet color - the owner's "splurge" item), blue glass tile backsplash, and blue-gray-tan ceramic flooring to tie everything together. This remodel was completed with stock cabinets to keep the price reasonable. The cabinets and countertop were under $20,000.
Bay Windows, Bow Windows, Corner Windows, Oh My!
Bay Windows, Bow Windows, Corner Windows, Oh My!
Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLCMasterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC
In this breakfast bay, privacy is achieved with cellular shades. For color and interest, simple pelmets are board mounted on each side window: flat shaped designs, flannel interlined, lined, and with a contrast welting or cord at the sides, and a tassel to weight the point. A garden gazebo pattern was used, and each side has a different gazebo on it. Photo by Linda H. Bassert, Masterworks Window Fashions & Design
Kitchen Update
Kitchen Update
Sarah Rice Design LLCSarah Rice Design LLC
Painted kitchen cabinets, painted formica countertops, all new furniture, and decor to brighten this dated kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Budget 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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