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Angie Seckinger
Large beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white cabinets and metro tiled splashback.
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and white worktops.
Elwood Bamboo Kitchen
Elwood Bamboo Kitchen
Camilla Molders DesignCamilla Molders Design
Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, a submerged sink, wood worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern English Countryside
Modern English Countryside
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Photo of a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
New England Kitchen, London
New England Kitchen, London
ArtichokeArtichoke
Artichoke worked with the renowned interior designer Michael Smith to develop the style of this bespoke kitchen. The detailing of the furniture either side of the Wolf range is influenced by the American East Coast New England style, with chromed door catches and simple glazed wall cabinets. The extraction canopy is clad in zinc and antiqued with acid and wax. The green painted larder cabinet contains food storage and refrigeration; the mouldings on this cabinet were inspired from a piece of Dutch antique furniture. The pot hanging rack enabled us to provide lighting over the island and saved littering the timbered ceiling with unsightly lighting. There is a pot filler tap and stainless steel splashback. Primary materials: Hand painted cabinetry, steel and antiqued zinc.
San Francisco Remodel
San Francisco Remodel
Hart Wright Architects, AIAHart Wright Architects, AIA
David Livingston
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Avon Interior Project
Avon Interior Project
Adeas Interior Design LLCAdeas Interior Design LLC
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, metallic splashback, metal splashback, integrated appliances, black floors, a belfast sink, quartz worktops, vinyl flooring and white worktops.
Pavilion House
Pavilion House
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Anson Smart
Expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, an island, white splashback and integrated appliances.
Villa Bella
Villa Bella
McRoberts Interiors, Inc.McRoberts Interiors, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands and raised-panel cabinets.
French Country Style
French Country Style
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Kitchen.
Design ideas for an expansive open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and terracotta flooring.
Stoneleigh - Cavalcade Tour of Homes
Stoneleigh - Cavalcade Tour of Homes
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Meal prep is a pleasure in this open kitchen featuring a large island with seating on two sides. There is a double oven, microwave and large refrigerator with double doors.
Block O
Block O
Iris Mullan InteriorsIris Mullan Interiors
MELANIE VALLIERES
This is an example of a large contemporary grey and cream l-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with marble worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink and dark hardwood flooring.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen/diner in Portland with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, granite worktops, a submerged sink, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands and black worktops.
Foxtree Cove
Foxtree Cove
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Paul Bardagjy Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Austin with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Armadale House
Armadale House
bg architecturebg architecture
Michelle Williams
This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.
HOUSE IN DORA ROAD, WIMBLEDON, London
HOUSE IN DORA ROAD, WIMBLEDON, London
Francesco Pierazzi ArchitectsFrancesco Pierazzi Architects
A couple with two young children appointed FPA to refurbish a large semi detached Victorian house in Wimbledon Park. The property, arranged on four split levels, had already been extended in 2007 by the previous owners. The clients only wished to have the interiors updated to create a contemporary family room. However, FPA interpreted the brief as an opportunity also to refine the appearance of the existing side extension overlooking the patio and devise a new external family room, framed by red cedar clap boards, laid to suggest a chevron floor pattern. The refurbishment of the interior creates an internal contemporary family room at the lower ground floor by employing a simple, yet elegant, selection of materials as the instrument to redirect the focus of the house towards the patio and the garden: light coloured European Oak floor is paired with natural Oak and white lacquered panelling and Lava Stone to produce a calming and serene space. The solid corner of the extension is removed and a new sliding door set is put in to reduce the separation between inside and outside. Photo by Gianluca Maver
water's edge project - kitchen
water's edge project - kitchen
XTC Design IncorporatedXTC Design Incorporated
Donna Griffith Photography
Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.
water's edge project - kitchen
water's edge project - kitchen
XTC Design IncorporatedXTC Design Incorporated
Donna Griffith Photography
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with granite worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.
Open Plan Luxury Nickelby Kitchen | London
Open Plan Luxury Nickelby Kitchen | London
Humphrey MunsonHumphrey Munson
A light, bright London kitchen that has a spacious, calm and uncluttered feel perfectly suited to modern family living. From weekend BBQs with family and friends to speedy mid-week meals, the space can adapt to whatever is required. Photo Credit: Paul Craig
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Kitchen
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Kitchen
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
Level Three: Taupe reflective glass cabinets float on a radiant, random-patterned, glass mosaic wall treatment. It is a customized product, cut and assembled by artisans from handmade glass. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

Luxury Kitchen 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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