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Easton, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen with Lake View
Easton, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen with Lake View
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod
All about that brass
All about that brass
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
Photos by William Quarles. Designed by Homeowner and Robert Paige Cabinetry. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
This is an example of a large farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops, white appliances, a submerged sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and shaker cabinets.
San Francisco residence
San Francisco residence
KnocknockKnocknock
Full view of kitchen. Photography by Open Homes photography
Medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, light hardwood flooring and an island.
West University - Kitchen
West University - Kitchen
Edwards Interiors and Design, LLCEdwards Interiors and Design, LLC
French Blue Photography www.frenchbluephotography.com
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and metro tiled splashback.
Traditional Wyckoff
Traditional Wyckoff
Thyme & Place Design LLCThyme & Place Design LLC
Peter Rymwid This beautiful kitchen is the heart of this new construction home. Black accents in the range and custom pantry provide a dramatic touch.Seeded glass cabinet doors repeat the texture of the lantern light fixtures over the island which can seat 4
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Elliott Johnson Photographer
Rural u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.
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
Indian Grove Kitchen
Indian Grove Kitchen
Palmerston Design ConsultantsPalmerston Design Consultants
www.jeremykohm.com
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stone tiled splashback, grey splashback, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Two Time Award Winning Kitchen
Two Time Award Winning Kitchen
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Vince Weber worked closely with the homeowners throughout the design and construction process to ensure that their goals were being met. To achieve the results they desired they ultimately decided on a small addition to their kitchen, one that was well worth the options it created for their new kitchen. Learn more about Designer and Architect Vince Weber: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/vince-weber/ To learn more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/2-time-award-winning-kitchen-in-wilmette
Leesburg Traditional Kitchen - Island
Leesburg Traditional Kitchen - Island
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The kitchen footprint is rather large, allowing for extensive cabinetry, a center island in addition to the peninsula, and double ovens.
Medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, ceramic flooring and an island.
2009 Showcase Home on Park Alley
2009 Showcase Home on Park Alley
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Classic kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, wood worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Tiburon home remodel
Tiburon home remodel
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
A custom marble topped island. This design was a collaboration between the architect and the custom cabinet maker
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink and shaker cabinets.
Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL
Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
2014 Utah County Parade of Homes
2014 Utah County Parade of Homes
Sweetwater HomesSweetwater Homes
Large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.
Kitchens
Kitchens
WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLCWORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC
Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, shaker cabinets and grey floors.
Belgravia | A Modern Classic.
Belgravia | A Modern Classic.
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport 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.
Covent Garden House
Covent Garden House
Elizabeth Bowman LtdElizabeth Bowman Ltd
Kitchen. Designed by Form Studio, the kitchen door fronts and island unit are made from White High Max. The stools are from Magi and the lights over the island unit from Martini Lighting. . . Bruce Hemming (photography) : Form Studio (architecture)
A Grand Design in Malmesbury
A Grand Design in Malmesbury
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
The clever combination of Oak worktop and integrated bin cabinet below, provides a brilliant food preparation area. When you are finished chopping vegetables just slide the rubbish straight into the bin.
A place to cook
A place to cook
UserUser
A wonderful kitchen created in a contemporary extension to an old stone farmhouse. The glass roof and the dual access to the garden and a rear courtyard gives this a real indoor/outdoor feel. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Collegeville PA White Island Kitchen
Collegeville PA White Island Kitchen
Main Line Kitchen DesignMain Line Kitchen Design
Scott Fredrick
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, terracotta splashback and medium hardwood flooring.

Premium 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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