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Innovation In Design: Architecture
Innovation In Design: Architecture
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
On the first floor, the kitchen and living area (with associate Luigi enjoying the sun) is again linked to a large deck through bi-parting glass doors. Ipe is a common choice for decks, but here, the material flows directly inside, at the same level and using the same details, so deck and interior feel like one large space. Note too that the deck railings, constructed using thin, galvanized steel members, allow the eye to travel right through to the view beyond. On the first floor, the kitchen and living area (with associate Luigi enjoying the sun) is again linked to a large deck through bi-parting glass doors. Ipe is a common choice for decks, but here, the material flows directly inside, at the same level and using the same details, so deck and interior feel like one large space. Note too that the deck railings, constructed using thin, galvanized steel members, allow the eye to travel right through to the view beyond.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Although this kitchen had ample cabinets and countertops, none of it was functional. Tall appliances divided what would have been a functional run of counters. The cooktop was placed at the end of a narrow island. The walk-in pantry jutted into the kitchen reducing the walkspace of the only functional countertop to 36”. There was not enough room to work and still have a walking area behind. Dark corners and cabinets with poor storage rounded out the existing kitchen. Removing the walk in pantry opened the kitchen and made the adjoining utility room more functional. The space created by removing the pantry became a functional wall of appliances featuring: • 30” Viking Freezer • 36” Viking Refrigerator • 30” Wolf Microwave • 30” Wolf warming drawer To minimize a three foot ceiling height change, a custom Uberboten was built to create a horizontal band keeping the focus downward. The Uberboten houses recessed cans and three decorative light fixtures to illuminate the worksurface and seating area. The Island is functional from all four sides: • Elevation F: functions as an eating bar for two and as a buffet counter for large parties. Countertop: Ceasarstone Blue Ridge • Elevation G: 30” deep coffee bar with beverage refrigerator. Custom storage for flavored syrups and coffee accoutrements. Access to the water with the pull out Elkay faucet makes filling the espresso machine a cinch! Countertop: Ceasarstone Canyon Red • Elevation H: holds the Franke sink, and a cabinet with popup mixer hardware. Countertop: 4” thick endgrain butcherblock maple countertop • Elevation I: 42” tall and 30” deep cabinets hold a second Wolf oven and a built-in Franke scale Countertop: Ceasarstone in Blue Ridge The Range Elevation (Elevation B) has 27” deep countertops, the trash compactor, recycling, a 48” Wolf range. Opposing counter surfaces flank of the range: • Left: Ceasarstone in Canyon Red • Right: Stainless Steel. • Backsplash: Copper What originally was a dysfunctional desk that collected EVERYTHING, now is an attractive, functional 21” deep pantry that stores linen, food, serving pieces and more. The cabinet doors were made from a Zebra-wood-look-alike melamine, the gain runs both horizontally and vertically for a custom design. The end cabinet is a 12” deep message center with cork-board backing and a small work space. Storage below houses phone books and the Lumitron Graphic Eye that controls the light fixtures. Design Details: • An Icebox computer to the left of the main sink • Undercabinet lighting: Xenon • Plug strip eliminate unsightly outlets in the backsplash • Cabinets: natural maple accented with espresso stained alder.
Sea Cliff
Sea Cliff
Moroso ConstructionMoroso Construction
Feldman Architects, Bruce Damonte Photography
Photo of a modern kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and composite countertops.
Contemporain Cuisine
Contemporain Cuisine
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Paris with marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.
St. Louis Heights
St. Louis Heights
Barker Kappelle Construction, LLCBarker Kappelle Construction, LLC
Bradbury Photography
World-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a double-bowl sink, laminate countertops and stainless steel appliances.
4 Millcroft
4 Millcroft
Attractive ListingAttractive Listing
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Islington, London, UK
Islington, London, UK
Morph Interior LtdMorph Interior Ltd
Bespoke cabinetry made in England: designed and supplied by Morph Interior Ltd. These are not Ikea cabinets! Photo by Alison Hammond Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
j witzel interior designj witzel interior design
Photography by Christina Wedge Architecture by Matt Walsh
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with black appliances, open cabinets, light wood cabinets and concrete worktops.
Rustic Ski Home
Rustic Ski Home
CBNT Co.CBNT Co.
In this Kitchen, we used a light knotty alder cabinet for the perimeter of the kitchen, and a black painted finish at the island. We also mixed up the counter top materials, using a combination of granite & solid wood. Photos by Tim Murphy
Queen Anne Residence
Queen Anne Residence
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
Custom Contemporary Home in a Northwest Modern Style utilizing warm natural materials such as cedar rainscreen siding, douglas fir beams, ceilings and cabinetry to soften the hard edges and clean lines generated with durable materials such as quartz counters, porcelain tile floors, custom steel railings and cast-in-place concrete hardscapes. Photographs by Miguel Edwards
Bayside Victorian Kitchen
Bayside Victorian Kitchen
Renaissance Kitchen and HomeRenaissance Kitchen and Home
This newly construction Victorian styled Home has an open floor plan and takes advantage of it's spectacular oven view. Hand distressed cabinetry was designed to accommodate an open floor plan. The large center Island separates the work side of the kitchen but adds visual interest by adding open shelving to the back of the island. The large peninsula bar was added to hide a structural column and divides the great room from the kitchen.
PINTA/ORLANDO
PINTA/ORLANDO
Leicht Küchen AGLeicht Küchen AG
http://www.leicht.com
Contemporary home
Contemporary home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
The wall of windows in this kitchen design creates a sense of a more open and larger kitchen.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Santa Monica Kitchen and Workspace
Santa Monica Kitchen and Workspace
LA Dwelling IncLA Dwelling Inc
Walls were removed and a pass through created transforming a cramped kitchen/dining area into a bright open space. It now has ample storage, an island with seating, a desk area and is open to the newly repurposed dining/family room.
Modern Magic
Modern Magic
Moger Mehrhof ArchitectsMoger Mehrhof Architects
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Mosaic Backsplash
Mosaic Backsplash
Fantasia ShowroomsFantasia Showrooms
Partners4Design, Gilbertson Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Camp Springs
Camp Springs
Steve Richmond Fine HomesSteve Richmond Fine Homes
Paul Finkel Photography - Piston Design
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and blue worktops.
Thunderbird Ridge
Thunderbird Ridge
HALLIDAY DESIGNHALLIDAY DESIGN
An open concept living area featuring a kitchen with modern cabinets in white oak, granite counter tops and a 14' long island with custom lighting. A 13' high glass wall faces the rear courtyard, forest and creek beyond. The ceiling is old growth, edge grain. solid western hemlock. The floors are concrete and the windows are 6" aluminum. I designed and prepared all interior construction and mill work drawings for the custom kitchen and custom millwork throughout the home.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Kitchen With a View
Kitchen With a View
Carlos Delgado ArchitectCarlos Delgado Architect
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown floors, a triple-bowl sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

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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