Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Purple Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A bright and bold kitchen for a small flat in colourful Notting Hill
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

Mountaintop Brilliance

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Burlington with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, brick flooring and an island.

Hidden Lake

Arcanum Architecture

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, beige worktops and a wood ceiling.

Castle Rock Farmhouse Chic Kitchen

Dragonfly Designs

Slate Gray painted alder cabinets mixed with those fashioned from distressed oak keep the kitchen "piecy", as if renovated over time. We varied the styles and materials to provide an historic interest. Open shelves in reclaimed oak and antique iron brackets allow for casual and "at your fingertips" storage. Cabinetry by William Ohs in Cherry Creek, CO. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

Renew

Zola European Windows

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

New Country French Cottage

Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Mediterranean kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a rustic galley kitchen/diner in Dallas with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and wood worktops.

Awarded Designs

Godden Sudik Architects Inc

This kitchen features unique elements such as a brick barrel vault ceiling, large center island, iron chandelier and classic white stucco hood vent.
Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Denver with distressed cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, brown splashback, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian farmhouse custom kitchen complete with hand carved wood details, flush marble island and quartz counter surfaces, faux finish cabinetry, clay ceiling and wall details, wolf, subzero and Miele appliances and custom light fixtures.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and quartz worktops.

Washington DC 211

Waldorf Cabinets

Farmhouse kitchen with inset custom cabinets and Dekton countertops
Design ideas for a large rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and all types of ceiling.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Keeping all the warmth and tradition of this cottage in the newly renovated space.
Medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, integrated appliances, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage

Urbana Design Studio

Hafele Lemans corner storage unit provides flexible storage for pots and pans close to the range. Kate Falconer Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and white worktops.

Modern Shingle Style

Brinton Brosius Inc

Large traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

A French Provincial Kitchen

HDR Remodeling Inc.

The "French Provincial" aesthetic was achieved through fixtures and finishes. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and ceramic flooring.

Rustic Craftsman in French Broad

Living Stone Design + Build

Medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display

CK Hoffman Design

Photography - Zapata Design LLC
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with beaded cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, no island, yellow worktops and marble worktops.

Accessible Elegance - Warminster, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This rustic style kitchen design was created as part of a new home build to be fully wheelchair accessible for an avid home chef. This amazing design includes state of the art appliances, distressed kitchen cabinets in two stain colors, and ample storage including an angled corner pantry. The range and sinks are all specially designed to be wheelchair accessible, and the farmhouse sink also features a pull down faucet. The island is accented with a stone veneer and includes ample seating. A beverage bar with an undercounter wine refrigerator and the open plan design make this perfect place to entertain. Linda McManus

KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh. Dura Supreme Bella Heritage F. Grey Granite countertop. Photography by Beth Singer.
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Purple 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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