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Design ideas for a large vintage open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and shaker cabinets.
Mimosa Dr.
Mimosa Dr.
Distinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & BathsDistinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & Baths
Beth Johnson BSTILLPHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
The Island
The Island
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a small vintage l-shaped kitchen in London with distressed cabinets and no island.
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Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic CoutureRachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
A house inspired by Russian folk cottages. The painted Indian screen partitions the kitchen from the living room; the kitchen door opens to the garden. The chairs were refreshed with Anastasia fabric from the Shabby Chic fabric collection. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
Fort Worth Bungalow
Fort Worth Bungalow
BeylaBlue DesignsBeylaBlue Designs
White shaker cabinetry with upper glass cabinets and carerra marble countertops. Jennifer Vera Photography.
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, porcelain splashback and beige floors.
Favilla
Favilla
ScavoliniScavolini
Design ideas for a large vintage single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops and no island.
Past Meets Present at 2017 Pasadena Showcase House
Past Meets Present at 2017 Pasadena Showcase House
Carolyn ReyesCarolyn Reyes
Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2017 Houzz Bees Bliss Design team: Rose Thicket: Botanical Design House
Inspiration for a vintage kitchen in Los Angeles.
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Ogden
Ogden
Sarah Phipps DesignSarah Phipps Design
Joseph Eastburn Photography
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style grey and pink single-wall kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, coloured appliances and distressed cabinets.
English Cottage Kitchen
English Cottage Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a medium sized romantic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
The Labarbera Project
The Labarbera Project
Coastal Cabinet WorksCoastal Cabinet Works
Ally Young
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Creek Home
Creek Home
Creative Wood Designs Inc.Creative Wood Designs Inc.
N.N.
Photo of a large romantic u-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Shabby-Chic
Shabby-Chic
Legacy Kitchen & BathLegacy Kitchen & Bath
Jim Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, an island, a submerged sink, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Retro Pantry
Retro Pantry
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Cubies offer storage for dishes and provisions.
Photo of a medium sized romantic single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white appliances and painted wood flooring.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Spartan StonesSpartan Stones
Counters: Taj Mahal quartzite
Photo of a large shabby-chic style open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
The Mill House Kitchen
The Mill House Kitchen
deVOL KitchensdeVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a large romantic kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, terracotta flooring, an island and brown floors.
Argyll House
Argyll House
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Stuart Cox
Photo of a large romantic open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, brown worktops and a belfast sink.
Traditional Kitchen Design
Traditional Kitchen Design
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
The French Villa kitchen has custom cabinetry and pendant lighting
This is an example of an expansive shabby-chic style u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and beige worktops.
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Bellwether Design LLCBellwether Design LLC
A kitchen in a 1916 four-square. Not a museum-quality restoration. Rather, a mix of historically correct elements and fun, eclectic, bohemian accents.

Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful shabby-chic style kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of shabby-chic style 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 vintage photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of romantic 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 shabby-chic style 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 vintage 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 shabby-chic style 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 romantic 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 shabby-chic style kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your vintage 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 romantic 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 vintage 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 romantic 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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Design ideas for a medium sized romantic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Shabby-chic Style Kitchen
Shabby-chic Style Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive shabby-chic style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
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