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RiverCity Cabinets
RiverCity Cabinets
RiverCity CabinetsRiverCity Cabinets
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, an island, a submerged sink, travertine flooring, engineered stone countertops and beige floors.
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.
Lake House Kitchen
Lake House Kitchen
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Susan Teare Photography
Medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
Küche TB
Küche TB
Raumagentur ArteFaktRaumagentur ArteFakt
Die in Trockenbau eingefassten Hochschränke rahmen die Spülzone ein. Ihr vorgelagert ist die Kochinsel mit Induktion- und Gaskochfeld.
Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, an island, an integrated sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Vivienda Unifamiliar Golf
Vivienda Unifamiliar Golf
Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)
jordi miralles
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, composite countertops, a submerged sink and white worktops.
The Diplomat
The Diplomat
Dan Brunn ArchitectureDan Brunn Architecture
Brandon Shigeta
Large modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets.
Michel Le Comte
Michel Le Comte
Thibault Febrer architecteThibault Febrer architecte
Guillaume Dupuy
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
pyle
pyle
Workshop11Workshop11
Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors and white worktops.
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Perimeter cabinets are Sherwin Williams Wool Skein and island is Sherwin Williams Topsail, both with a custom glaze, bar pendants and lantern are Visual Comfort, dining Table from Hickory Chair, counter stools and dining chairs from Lee Industries.
Beverly Place - Kitchen Island
Beverly Place - Kitchen Island
Studio Sarah Willmer ArchitectureStudio Sarah Willmer Architecture
Kitchen towards Cabinetry Wall Photography by Sharon Risedorph; In Collaboration with designer and client Stacy Eisenmann (Eisenmann Architecture - www.eisenmannarchitecture.com) For questions on this project please contact Stacy at Eisenmann Architecture.
Downtown Mill Valley
Downtown Mill Valley
Patti Ogden DesignPatti Ogden Design
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beaded cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Vicente Burin architects
Vicente Burin architects
Vicente Burin ArchitectsVicente Burin Architects
The kitchen was left as open as possible so that the view of the water could be accessible from the family room through the kitchen and out of the large bow window in the dining room. This kitchen’s clean contemporary lines stand in contrast to the homes otherwise traditional framework. Photographed by: Rana Faure
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ernesto Santalla PLLCErnesto Santalla PLLC
Ernesto Santalla PLLC is located in historic Georgetown, Washington, DC. Ernesto Santalla was born in Cuba and received a degree in Architecture from Cornell University in 1984, following which he moved to Washington, DC, and became a registered architect. Since then, he has contributed to the changing skyline of DC and worked on projects in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe. His work has been widely published and received numerous awards. Ernesto Santalla PLLC offers professional services in Architecture, Interior Design, and Graphic Design. This website creates a window to Ernesto's projects, ideas and process–just enough to whet the appetite. We invite you to visit our office to learn more about us and our work. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon
Kitchen extension, Wiltshire
Kitchen extension, Wiltshire
Edward Tucker : Chartered ArchitectEdward Tucker : Chartered Architect
Kitchen extension, Wiltshire Luke McHardy Kitchens, Pheonix Extensions
Design ideas for a large country kitchen/diner in Wiltshire with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and a breakfast bar.
Silverleaf Home 1
Silverleaf Home 1
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Dino Tonn, www.dinotonn.com
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with beige cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and brown worktops.
Irving Street II
Irving Street II
Davida's Kitchen & TilesDavida's Kitchen & Tiles
Bob Narod
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, glass tiled splashback, concrete flooring, an island and beige floors.
D&MF Residence
D&MF Residence
Studio Durham ArchitectsStudio Durham Architects
Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in St Louis with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
El Robledal
El Robledal
Pepo AlcaláPepo Alcalá
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Malaga with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring and an island.
Nathan Cuttle Design
Nathan Cuttle Design
Studio NatoStudio Nato
Blue Bend Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Ethan Rohloff Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and white splashback.

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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