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A new home in the New York Suburbs
A new home in the New York Suburbs
UserUser
Laura Moss
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and beaded cabinets.
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.
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!
Pavilion House
Pavilion House
Minett Studio Architecture and DesignMinett Studio Architecture and Design
Tatjana Plitt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink, integrated appliances and an island.
Pompano
Pompano
Serenity DesignSerenity Design
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bungalow in Aundh for Mr. Mohgaonkar & Mr. Deoras
Bungalow in Aundh for Mr. Mohgaonkar & Mr. Deoras
BuildingBasicsBuildingBasics
Mr. Atul Kanetkar
Photo of a medium sized traditional kitchen in Pune.
Carmel Valley Renovation
Carmel Valley Renovation
Anne Rae DesignAnne Rae Design
Found Creative Studios
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback and an island.
Bluff House Kitchen, void
Bluff House Kitchen, void
Auhaus ArchitectureAuhaus Architecture
Bluff House kitchen. Photography: Auhaus Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Santa Monica Bungalow
Santa Monica Bungalow
GLYNNdesignbuildGLYNNdesignbuild
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, slate flooring, no island and grey floors.
Lake Oswego Custom Home
Lake Oswego Custom Home
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
This spacious kitchen with beautiful views features a prefinished cherry flooring with a very dark stain. We custom made the white shaker cabinets and paired them with a rich brown quartz composite countertop. A slate blue glass subway tile adorns the backsplash. We fitted the kitchen with a stainless steel apron sink. The same white and brown color palette has been used for the island. We also equipped the island area with modern pendant lighting and bar stools for seating. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lake-oswego
Cliffside Inspiration
Cliffside Inspiration
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Photos by Alan K. Barley, AIA Intimate breakfast booth off the main kitchen work area provides a quiet eating area. Modern Contemporary eat-in kitchen, dinette, benches, nook, wood table, wood floors, corner spaces, lighting, stone finish windows Austin, Texas Sustainable Architecture, Green Architects, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, BarleyPfeiffer, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, pro work, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, barley & Pfeiffer architects, natural lighting, AustinTX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, Screened-In porch, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, natural lighting, Austin TX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, curb appeal, LEED, AIA,
causey kitchen island
causey kitchen island
PBC Design + BuildPBC Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
DC Row Home Kitchen - Range
DC Row Home Kitchen - Range
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The clients of this DC rowhome opted for ceramic floor tile that resembles hardwood. Radiant heating underneath keeps the room warm from the floor up in the winter.
Kitchen& Dining area
Kitchen& Dining area
Black Fox InteriorsBlack Fox Interiors
photo credits - BMLMedia.ie
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Appartement 96m2 - Paris 17
Appartement 96m2 - Paris 17
A&D Vanessa FaivreA&D Vanessa Faivre
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.
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
Rénovation d'une maison de ville à Boulogne Billancourt
Rénovation d'une maison de ville à Boulogne Billancourt
Olivier Stadler ArchitecteOlivier Stadler Architecte
Cuisine Ikea avec Zelliges au mur et plan de travail en hêtre. Au sol des planche de coffrages vernies Louise Desrosiers
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a belfast sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, light hardwood flooring, no island and stainless steel appliances.
L'Haussmannien en N&B
L'Haussmannien en N&B
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MEERO
Medium sized contemporary single-wall enclosed kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback and no island.
Kennebunkport Maine White Shaker Kitchen
Kennebunkport Maine White Shaker Kitchen
Heartwood KitchensHeartwood Kitchens
Boston area kitchen showroom Heartwood Kitchens, winner of North Shore Magazine's Readers Choice award designed this Maine kitchen. This transitional custom kitchen is designed for many cooks and guests. It includes a large island, 2 sinks, high end appliances including Wolf ovens, Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Sub-Zero freezer covered in appliance panels made beautifully by Mouser Custom Cabinetry to match cabinet door fronts. Carrara subway tiles and black leathered granite are a great combination for this simple shaker style kitchen. Visit Heartwood to see high end custom kitchen cabinetry in the Boston area. Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Tara Seawright Interior DesignTara Seawright Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Medium Sized Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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