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Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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Remodel- Polo Club
Remodel- Polo Club
Brekhus Tile & StoneBrekhus Tile & Stone
Raul Garcia
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
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
Large shabby-chic style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey worktops and an island.
Pearl's Place
Pearl's Place
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Vintage enclosed kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a belfast sink.
Medallion Cabinetry
Medallion Cabinetry
Doug Ashy Cabinet Design CenterDoug Ashy Cabinet Design Center
Design ideas for a large romantic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New Orleans with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
This is an example of a medium sized romantic single-wall kitchen/diner in Auckland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Dallas | Melissa | Kitchen, Bar, Dining, Fireplaces
Dallas | Melissa | Kitchen, Bar, Dining, Fireplaces
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
This 1960's home needed a little love to bring it into the new century while retaining the traditional charm of the house and entertaining the maximalist taste of the homeowners. Mixing bold colors and fun patterns were not only welcome but a requirement, so this home got a fun makeover in almost every room! New cabinets are from KitchenCraft (MasterBrand) in their Lexington doors style, White Cap paint on Maple. Counters are quartz from Cambria - Ironsbridge color. A Blanco Performa sin in stainless steel sits on the island with Newport Brass Gavin faucet and plumbing fixtures in satin bronze. The bar sink is from Copper Sinks Direct in a hammered bronze finish. Kitchen backsplash is from Renaissance Tile: Cosmopolitan field tile in China White, 5-1/8" x 5-1/8" squares in a horizontal brick lay. Bar backsplash is from Marble Systems: Chelsea Brick in Boho Bronze, 2-5/8" x 8-3/8" also in a horizontal brick pattern. Flooring is a stained hardwood oak that is seen throughout a majority of the house. The main feature of the kitchen is the Dacor 48" Heritage Dual Fuel Range taking advantage of their Color Match program. We settled on Sherwin Williams #6746 - Julip. It sits below a custom hood manufactured by a local supplier. It is made from 6" wide Resawn White Oak planks with an oil finish. It covers a Vent-A-Hood liner insert hood. Other appliances include a Dacor Heritage 24" Microwave Drawer, 24" Dishwasher, Scotsman 15" Ice Maker, and Liebherr tall Wine Cooler and 24" Undercounter Refrigerator.
Aria
Aria
Micamy Design StudioMicamy Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized vintage kitchen/diner in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, black appliances and an island.
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.
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Bellwether Design LLCBellwether Design LLC
The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small vintage l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
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.
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
lightlylightly
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.
Dining Rooms
Dining Rooms
Lawrence-Mayer Interior DesignLawrence-Mayer Interior Design
This sunny and inviting kitchen is all white with a contrasting navy blue backsplash and wooden stools. Great contrast with the medium dark wood flooring against the white. Window above the sink lets a lot of light in this space. Island is designed for entertaining with 3 warming drawers.
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.
Vibrant Santa Monica Cottage
Vibrant Santa Monica Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Bret Gum for Romantic Homes
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.
Shabby Chic & Copper
Shabby Chic & Copper
Fredenhagen Remodel & DesignFredenhagen Remodel & Design
Bringing Copper Back! Take a peak at this new, super cute, Shabby chic kitchen, a kitchen where you actually want to be in.
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage l-shaped kitchen/diner in Nashville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen with an Island 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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