Kitchen with White Cabinets and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

Simplicity at it's finest! Kuhlmann Ultra Matt White Handleless Kitchen. Silestone - Calacatta Gold Quartz worktop Siemens - Iq500 StudioLine Cooking Miele - Downdraft induction hob & extractor Quooker - Boiling water tap Building works by Feathered Edge

Contemporary, White Compact Kitchen Renovation

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

Inspiration for a small contemporary grey and white galley enclosed kitchen in Cardiff with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

Craftsman's Coastal Bungalow

Paris Flea Interiors

This renovated coastal kitchen designed with an extra large island for entertaining family and friends. White Shaker Cabinets adorned with brushed gold hardware. Contemporary gold and glass pendants hang above for added interest. Calacatta Quartz countertops sparkle and shine.

James & Anna - Holbrook, Horsham

The Kitchen Store

SOMETIMES, A CLASSIC DESIGN IS ALL YOU NEED FOR AN OPEN-PLAN SPACE THAT WORKS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. This client wanted to extend their existing space to create an open plan kitchen where the whole family could spend time together. To meet this brief, we used the beautiful Shelford from our British kitchen range, with shaker doors in Inkwell Blue and Light Grey. The stunning kitchen island added the wow factor to this design, where the sink was located and also some beautiful oak shelving to house books and accessories. We used quartz composite worktops in Ice Branco throughout, Blanco sink and taps, and completed the space with AEG built-in and integrated appliances. We also created a functional utility room, which complemented the main kitchen design.

Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Originally dark and dated, this kitchen was transformed to enhance function and open up the kitchen. We cut down the old, two-tiered island to one level, creating a beautiful contrast against the freshly painted white perimeter cabinets. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Edwardian Family Home – East Finchley

JLV Design Ltd

We used textured wallpaper to cover a large expense of glass that matched the adjacent lounge area.
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.

Takoma Park Three-Story Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

This family of four had maxed out the existing space in their 1948 brick colonial. We designed and built a three-story addition along the back of the house, adding 380 square feet at each level. On the main floor, the addition provided for an expansive kitchen with an island and family room with better views of the wooded lot. The family room has sliding doors to a new deck. This level also has a new powder room and mudroom to an existing side entry that previously opened to the original galley kitchen.

HanStone | CHANTILLY | A modern classic

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

CHANTILLY - BG873 Like fine lace, Chantilly is a modern classic with feathery charcoal veins set against a crisp white background. PATTERN: MOVEMENT VEINEDFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION: BOUTIQUESLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

St Marks Rear Extension

3bd Architects

3bd was appointed to provide a design for a new single storey rear extension to a 2 storey residential terrace property in Bristol. The project scope included conceptual 3d visuals, securing planning consent and detailed technical design. The final design solution is a modern and functional extension with views from the existing corridor through to the rear garden via a corner sliding door next to the dining area. The bespoke triple flush glazed skylight above the new open plan contemporary galley kitchen and island allows natural light above the working counters and into the existing living area at the front of the property.

Waterfield House

Settimio Design Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island, white floors, white worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

CHANTILLY - A modern classic

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

Shaker Style Kitchen

Home Healers Ltd.

Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown worktops and feature lighting.

Witt Contemporary Kitchen

Bay Area Kitchens

This expansive contemporary kitchen features a mixture gloss white and multi-shade laminate custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Cove gourmet integrated appliances, Cambria countertops and a custom Hammerton island light fixture. The design and materials blend beautifully with their exquisite art collection.

Smith Residence

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

Atlantic Archives Inc. / Richard Leo Johnson SGA Architecture
Large beach style u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Charleston with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, a wood ceiling and feature lighting.

King Drive, New Orleans

M2 Studio

Photo of a medium sized modern open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

James & Anna - Holbrook, Horsham

The Kitchen Store

Mill Hill - 73UR

WL CONTRACTORS LONDON

Bespoke Kitchen
Medium sized modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.

Beachfront Kitchen

HRH Construction Inc.

Contrasting grey island cabinets with white wall cabinets. Stainless steel appliances. Cable and track lighting.
This is an example of a large nautical grey and white l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and feature lighting.

Surrey Hills Family Home

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Large classic grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops and feature lighting.

Renovation of a 3 bedroom house - Helen and Jonathan

Absolute Project Management

The new windows and the patio doors that open up to the back garden have been replaced with black framed windows and doors that look chic and energy efficient. The calming view of the garden adds to the peaceful environment. A beautifully designed white new kitchen looking very elegant and stylish. The beautiful Saarinen tulip table and chair set by Knoll is a stunning feature of this dining area, nestled between the new white and grey kitchen, and lovingly collected midcentury modern furniture. The art work hang on the wall fits perfectly with the overall ambience of the space. Renovation by Absolute Project Management

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Feature Lighting 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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