Kitchen with Slate Flooring and an Island Ideas and Designs

Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, slate flooring and an island.

40 French Creek

DRACO

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Brampton Kitchen Reno

Sosna Inc

Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Brampton Kitchen Reno

Sosna Inc

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets City Chicago

Inspiration for a large rustic enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts

Masters Touch Design Build

Photo of a large classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Vega kitchen

Arthesi

White lacquered kitchen with an island and hidden columns.
Photo of a modern kitchen in Venice with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.

Woodridge Residence

The Designers

This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography Crownpoint Cabinetry

Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchen - Highgate Village

Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

We wanted to design a kitchen that would be sympathetic to the original features of our client's Georgian townhouse while at the same time function as the focal point for a busy household. The brief was to design a light, unfussy and elegant kitchen to lessen the effects of the slightly low-ceilinged room. Jack Trench Ltd responded to this by designing a hand-painted kitchen with echoes of an 18th century Georgian farmhouse using a light Oak and finishing with a palette of heritage yellow. The large oak-topped island features deep drawers and hand-turned knobs. Photography by Richard Brine

Kitchen Renovation

Jennifer Cavorsi Design

Jessica Delaney Photography
This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.

Handmade Bespoke Kitchen - Gray's 'Shaker'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

Award winning, this new-build won Best Timber Frame and Best Interior 2012 and it's easy to see why. A modern open plan interior with an abundance of glass, timber and metalwork, our clients chose the simple Baker & Baker ‘Shaker’ design for the kitchen cabinetry. Dark grey paintwork and brushed steel fittings go together beautifully with the solid oak worktops and dark stone floor. A long narrow island with breakfast bar runs parallel to the wall cabinets and a built in fridge freezer cupboard with steel clad doors adds to the overall contemporary feel

Street of Dreams Tuscan Villa

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and beige floors.

North Shore kitchen remodel with seamless technology integration

Mills Technologies

No photoshopping here - in this kitchen remodel, functional devices like ceiling speakers, electrical outlets and lighting keypads are seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic design. Technology and integration by Mills Custom Audio/Video; Use of Trufig single gang devices and Sonance architectural speakers by Dana Innovations; Thomas Norman Rajkovich, Architect; General Contracting by EURO Construction; Millwork by Peacock Cabinetry

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen in Kansas City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Westchester County Sustainable Luxury

EK ARCHITECTURE, PLLC

Introducing Sustainable Luxury in Westchester County, a home that masterfully combines contemporary aesthetics with the principles of eco-conscious design. Nestled amongst the changing colors of fall, the house is constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and reclaimed wood, manifesting our commitment to sustainability and carbon sequestration. Glass, a predominant element, crafts an immersive, seamless connection with the outdoors. Featuring coastal and harbor views, the design pays homage to romantic riverscapes while maintaining a rustic, tonalist color scheme that harmonizes with the surrounding woods. The refined variation in wood grains adds a layered depth to this elegant home, making it a beacon of sustainable luxury.

Kitchen and Bath In Chestnut Hill

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors, black worktops and white cabinets.

Mansfield

Natasha Nash

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Ottawa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.

Mud Run Mountain House

River Woodcraft

This beautiful Pocono Mountain home resides on over 200 acres and sits atop a cliff overlooking 3 waterfalls! Because the home already offered much rustic and wood elements, the kitchen was well balanced out with cleaner lines and an industrial look with many custom touches for a very custom home.

Historic Takoma Park additon

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors and green worktops.

Kitchen with Slate Flooring and an Island 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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