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Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Kitchen
Eclectic Kitchen
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Chicago with metro tiled splashback, soapstone worktops, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and open cabinets.
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
White brick and a massive marble island keep this kitchen light and bright while rich cabinets with brass details and soapstone counters add a masculine element. Open shelving keeps it light and adds to the laid back, inviting environment. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Kitchens
Kitchens
JAS Design BuildJAS Design Build
JAS Design-Build
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with an integrated sink, yellow cabinets, open cabinets and soapstone worktops.
W. 11th Street House
W. 11th Street House
Clayton&Little ArchitectsClayton&Little Architects
Photo by Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a nautical l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchens Projects
Kitchens Projects
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Source : Ancient Surfaces Product : Basalt Stone Kitchen Sink & Countertop. Phone#: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com For the past few years the trend in kitchen decor has been to completely remodel your entire kitchen in stainless steel. Stainless steel counter-tops and appliances, back-splashes even stainless steel cookware and utensils. Some kitchens are so loaded with stainless that you feel like you're walking into one of those big walk-in coolers like you see in a restaurant or a sterile operating room. They're cold and so... uninviting. Who wants to spend time in a room that reminds you of the frozen isle of a supermarket? One of the basic concepts of interior design focuses on using natural elements in your home. Things like woods and green plants and soft fabrics make your home feel more warm and welcoming. In most homes the kitchen is where everyone congregates whether it's for family mealtimes or entertaining. Get rid of that stainless steel and add some warmth to your kitchen with one of our antique stone kitchen hoods that were at first especially deep antique fireplaces retrofitted to accommodate a fully functional metal vent inside of them.
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Price
Spyglass Design, Inc.Spyglass Design, Inc.
Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and glass tiled splashback.
Four Barns Farm
Four Barns Farm
Gleicher Design - Architecture & InteriorsGleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors
Linda Hall
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse kitchen/diner in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and soapstone worktops.
Gallery
Gallery
Bowen WindowsBowen Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Lower East Side
Lower East Side
reddymade design llcreddymade design llc
Photo by Antoine Bootz
This is an example of a small urban galley open plan kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, soapstone worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Eclectic Kitchen Design
Eclectic Kitchen Design
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with white cabinets, soapstone worktops, porcelain flooring, open cabinets, grey splashback, black floors and black worktops.
Industrial-Modern Kitchen Remodel in Ormond Beach
Industrial-Modern Kitchen Remodel in Ormond Beach
Kitchen Design by John's Appliance & BeddingKitchen Design by John's Appliance & Bedding
This gorgeous kitchen features our Starmark Cabinetry line with "Tempo" style doors in the "Peppercorn" finish. Soapstone countertops line the outer cabinets, while the island features a concrete/wood combination top with galvanized siding. Open-concept wood shelves line the walls, and antique windows salvaged in North Carolina create a divider while allowing natural light to enter the kitchen.
Modern Suburban Home
Modern Suburban Home
Patrick Farley ArchitectPatrick Farley Architect
Photo by Kip Dawkins
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and open cabinets.
Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor
Breese ArchitectsBreese Architects
Expansive kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Carnegie Hill Townhouse
Carnegie Hill Townhouse
Weil Friedman ArchitectsWeil Friedman Architects
Weil Friedman designed this small kitchen for a townhouse in the Carnegie Hill Historic District in New York City. A cozy window seat framed by bookshelves allows for expanded light and views. The entry is framed by a tall pantry on one side and a refrigerator on the other. The Lacanche stove and custom range hood sit between custom cabinets in Farrow and Ball Calamine with soapstone counters and aged brass hardware.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a rustic kitchen in Boston with open cabinets and soapstone worktops.
Price
Price
Spyglass Design, Inc.Spyglass Design, Inc.
Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Country Club - french tudor renovation featured in Traditional Home magazine
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
White brick and a massive marble island keep this kitchen light and bright while rich cabinets with brass details and soapstone counters add a masculine element. Open shelving keeps it light and adds to the laid back, inviting environment. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Eclectic Kitchen
Eclectic Kitchen
JAS Design BuildJAS Design Build
This is an example of a bohemian kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink, open cabinets, yellow cabinets and soapstone worktops.
Nantucket Cottage
Nantucket Cottage
Studio IQLStudio IQL
Sam Oberter Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Providence with a belfast sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Transitional Barn
Transitional Barn
Sarisand TileSarisand Tile
Photographed by the designer, Pete Sandfort. This rustic Kitchen features a tin ceiling, Soap Stone counter tops from Alberene Soap Stone, reclaimed wood cabinets, open shelving, and a feature wall tiled in Thin Brick.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Soapstone Worktops 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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