Large Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Kitchens

Talla Skogmo Interior Design

Renaissance Builders Phil Bjork of Great Northern Wood works Photo bySusan Gilmore
Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with beaded cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium wood cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, slate flooring, an island, slate splashback and multi-coloured floors.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Ben Avenue Renovation

Azul Interiors & Renovations

Jack Brennan
This is an example of a large classic single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Freshly Brewed

Dallas Design Group, Interiors

Designer: Christina Garcia, Allied ASID Design Firm: Dallas Design Group, Interior
Photo of a large traditional kitchen/diner in Dallas with white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Camino Banderas

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Farmhouse

Natalie Howe Design

Ryann Ford
Design ideas for a large traditional grey and white kitchen/diner in Austin with white cabinets, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, brown floors, black worktops and an island.

Black-and-White Badajoz for a Stylish Portland Condo

Granada Tile

nside a classic Portland, Oregon, condo building, Em Shephard, the project manager for Jessica Helgerson Interior Design chose our Badajoz cement tile to cover several floor spaces, including the kitchen, creating a chic, unified and graphic look. Interior Design: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design / Photograph: Lincoln Barbour / Cement Tiles: Granada Tile

Arcadian

Mowlem & Co

Photo: Jake Fitzjones
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Belgravia | A Modern Classic.

Davonport Kitchen & Home

The informal dining area integrated at this end of the island provides a safe space for the children to sit whilst Carla and Ben are cooking. Bearing in mind the need for this room to work for a family, a designated safe area for the children was necessary. The pendant lights above the table echo the Merlot glass splashback, bringing different elements of the room together.

Mt. Vernon

Dana Clemons

photo: garey gomez
Design ideas for a large coastal kitchen/diner in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Christmas Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
Design ideas for a large bohemian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, coloured appliances, painted wood flooring, multi-coloured floors and white cabinets.

Brookline Renovation

Maynard Design + Architecture

Kitchen & Breakfast Nook Photo Credit: Tim Murphy
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Obsidian

Oasis Architecture & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and laminate floors.

Modern Renovation in Greenville, SC

Gosnell Architecture, LLC

Rebecca Lehde
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Streeterville Apartment II

Eva Quateman Interiors

Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large traditional grey and white u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors, a double-bowl sink, onyx worktops, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, black worktops and a drop ceiling.

Glen Park Kitchen

Gold Interiors

Daniel Blue Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a double-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops and medium hardwood flooring.

Leslie Hayes Interiors

Photo: Drew Callahan
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Classic New Construction - Winnetka

Jeannie Balsam Interiors

Eat-in Kitchen Nick Johnson
Design ideas for a large classic kitchen/diner in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and metro tiled splashback.

Gemütlicher Ess- und Kochbereich

BAYERWALD® - Fenster Haustüren GmbH & Co. KG

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen/diner in Nuremberg with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Large Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Large kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Large 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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