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Midcentury Home Addition and renovation
Midcentury Home Addition and renovation
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
The kitchen was designed two years ago and was then erased and redesigned when the world became a different place a year later. As everyone attempted to flatten the curve, our goal in this regard was to create a kitchen that looked forward to a sharp curve down and of a happier time To that promise for happier times, the redesign, a goal was to make the kitchen brighter and more optimistic. This was done by using simple, primary shapes and circular pendants and emphasizing them in contrast, adding a playful countenance. The selection of a dynamic grain of figured walnut also contributes as this once-living material and its sinuous grain adds motion, rhythm, and scale. Proud of their 1970s home, one challenge of the design was to balance a 1970's feel and stay current. However, many ‘70s references looked and felt outdated. The first step was a changed mindset. Just like the return of the ‘40s bath and the retro movement a few years ago, every era returns in some way. Chronologically, the '70s will soon be here. Our design looked to era-specific furniture and materials of the decade. Figured walnut was so pervasive in the era: this motif was used on car exteriors such as the 1970 Town and Country Station Wagon, which debuted the same year the existing home was built. We also looked at furniture specific to the decade. The console stereo is referenced not only by high legs on the island but also by the knurled metal cabinet knobs reminiscent of often-used stereo dials. Knurled metalwork is also used on the kitchen faucet. The design references the second piece of '70s furniture in our modern TV tray, which is angled to face the television in the family room. Its round pencil and mug holder cutouts follow the design of walnut consoles and dashboard of the station wagon and other elements of the time.
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Francis Combes
This is an example of a small modern enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Hameau Boileau Paris 16eme
Hameau Boileau Paris 16eme
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet livré fin novembre 2022, budget tout compris 100 000 € : un appartement de vieille dame chic avec seulement deux chambres et des prestations datées, à transformer en appartement familial de trois chambres, moderne et dans l'esprit Wabi-sabi : épuré, fonctionnel, minimaliste, avec des matières naturelles, de beaux meubles en bois anciens ou faits à la main et sur mesure dans des essences nobles, et des objets soigneusement sélectionnés eux aussi pour rappeler la nature et l'artisanat mais aussi le chic classique des ambiances méditerranéennes de l'Antiquité qu'affectionnent les nouveaux propriétaires. La salle de bain a été réduite pour créer une cuisine ouverte sur la pièce de vie, on a donc supprimé la baignoire existante et déplacé les cloisons pour insérer une cuisine minimaliste mais très design et fonctionnelle ; de l'autre côté de la salle de bain une cloison a été repoussée pour gagner la place d'une très grande douche à l'italienne. Enfin, l'ancienne cuisine a été transformée en chambre avec dressing (à la place de l'ancien garde manger), tandis qu'une des chambres a pris des airs de suite parentale, grâce à une grande baignoire d'angle qui appelle à la relaxation. Côté matières : du noyer pour les placards sur mesure de la cuisine qui se prolongent dans la salle à manger (avec une partie vestibule / manteaux et chaussures, une partie vaisselier, et une partie bibliothèque). On a conservé et restauré le marbre rose existant dans la grande pièce de réception, ce qui a grandement contribué à guider les autres choix déco ; ailleurs, les moquettes et carrelages datés beiges ou bordeaux ont été enlevés et remplacés par du béton ciré blanc coco milk de chez Mercadier. Dans la salle de bain il est même monté aux murs dans la douche ! Pour réchauffer tout cela : de la laine bouclette, des tapis moelleux ou à l'esprit maison de vanaces, des fibres naturelles, du lin, de la gaze de coton, des tapisseries soixante huitardes chinées, des lampes vintage, et un esprit revendiqué "Mad men" mêlé à des vibrations douces de finca ou de maison grecque dans les Cyclades...
APPARTEMENT SANS CLOISONS (ou presque)
APPARTEMENT SANS CLOISONS (ou presque)
DOMOKADOMOKA
Une cuisine qui se cache dans la niche grise. Les meubles de cuisine sont en bois foncé et le bleu Melleville accordé au motif géométrique du sol. Les tabourets et le bar sont fait en acier brut verni et le bois massif foncé.
Zen Micro Cabin
Zen Micro Cabin
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floors, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Small Waikiki Kitchen
Small Waikiki Kitchen
Hawaii Kitchen & BathHawaii Kitchen & Bath
Custom flat-panel walnut (wood veneer) cabinets with high gloss white cubbies at uppers, white solid surface countertop
Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hawaii with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances and white worktops.
Room for everyone in Arnolds Park
Room for everyone in Arnolds Park
3D Builders3D Builders
Small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Cabinetry only by Pacific Northwest Cabinetry: Horizontal Grain Matched Custom Walnut Cabinets in SE Portland Home
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an island.
San Mateo Spanish Style
San Mateo Spanish Style
Kari McIntosh DesignKari McIntosh Design
Julie Mikos Photography
Design ideas for a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hawthorne ADU
Hawthorne ADU
Lux ConstructionLux Construction
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, a submerged sink and yellow floors.
Seattle Condo
Seattle Condo
FivedotFivedot
Remodel of a 1960's condominium to modernize and open up the space to the view. Ambrose Construction. Michael Dickter photography.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.
Waterstone Show Suites
Waterstone Show Suites
Cara InteriorsCara Interiors
This townhouse has a contemporary, open-concept feel that makes the space seem much larger. The contrast of the light and dark palette make the room visually appealing to guests. The layout of the kitchen and family room also make it perfect for entertaining.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with quartz worktops, white splashback, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Soho Loft
Soho Loft
BBD LifestyleBBD Lifestyle
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and no island.
Sendero Canyon
Sendero Canyon
Method Design Group Ltd.Method Design Group Ltd.
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Modern Bungalow ReDone
Modern Bungalow ReDone
habitare design studio, inc.habitare design studio, inc.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
1920's Bungalow Remodel & Addition
1920's Bungalow Remodel & Addition
VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTINGVINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING
Inspiration for a small classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Louisville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
NYC apartment
NYC apartment
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
Shades of brown warm up this modern urban kitchen. Light colors on the ceiling and glass doors on the upper cabinets help fill the space with light and feel larger. Oversized modern hardware creates nice vertical and horizontal detail. Curved track lighting adds a whimsical touch.
Casa Carruba
Casa Carruba
ARCH.0ARCH.0
This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Rome with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.

Small Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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