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Kitchen "After"
Kitchen "After"
SueSue
AFTER: Taken from the living room and looking through where the counter-to-ceiling wall used to separate the kitchen and living room. A large granite counter with a 48" round "table" at the end now replaces the tiny eating area, comfortably seating 4. The table part of the counter is supported by a re-purposed, intricately carved wood table base originally topped by a glass table top. The desk area at the left side of the back wall was demolished and the back counter and cabinets now extend all the way to the window wall, allowing for more kitchen storage. The laminate cabinets were replaced with glazed wood cabinets. The floors (previously tile and carpet) throughout this level of the home were replaced with hand-scraped Acacia wood.
Inviting Cottage Gem
Inviting Cottage Gem
Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and BathsHankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths
Unique custom two-tone painted finish includes a crackle accent. Wall cabinet to the counter offers both additional display storage behind the true divided lite seedy glass door and assists create a sense of symmetry flanking the kitchen sink window. The sink is an undermount Blank bowl (in brown). There are (2) single trash pull-outs left and right of the center door below the sink. Photo by Jerry Hankins
Industrial Kitchen Remodel
Industrial Kitchen Remodel
Dream Design by Susan, LLCDream Design by Susan, LLC
Susan Schiller
Inspiration for a small urban u-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and a breakfast bar.
Italian Grotto, Wood-Mode
Italian Grotto, Wood-Mode
San Luis Kitchen Co.San Luis Kitchen Co.
Tuscan design using a burnished & glazed finish on oak cabinets by Wood-Mode. A small kitchen designed to mimic and Italian grotto. We used a compact Sub-Zero integrated refrigerator, a pull-out base pantry for storage, and a angled-U island with the sink. Also included was a hutch finished in cottage red and blue used as a sideboard. The cabinet with the butcher block counter to the left of the stove is on castors so it is mobile for prep work and serving convenience. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Barcelona
New Moon Cottage
New Moon Cottage
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Donna Grimes, Serenity Design (Interior Design) Sam Oberter Photography LLC 2012 Design Excellence Award, Residential Design+Build Magazine 2011 Watermark Award
The White House on the Hill
The White House on the Hill
Round Top Home BuildersRound Top Home Builders
Design ideas for a small rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and brown floors.
Ultracraft Maple Plainview in Black w/ Metropolis in Vertical Flamed Oak
Ultracraft Maple Plainview in Black w/ Metropolis in Vertical Flamed Oak
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Manufacturer: Ultracraft Style: (UPPERS) Maple Plainview in "Black" w/ Frosted Glass Inserts; (LOWERS) Textured Melamine Metropolis in "Vertical Flamed Oak" Countertop: (Customer Provided) Quartzite Backsplash: (Customer Provided) Ceramic Tile Sink: (Customer Provided) Hammered Copper Single Bowl; Under-Mount Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services
Office/Garage Space/Man Cave
Office/Garage Space/Man Cave
Scarlett Fiona ReedScarlett Fiona Reed
I removed some walls and built up others to create an incredible space for this lucky client. Two offices (one looks out into the garage), conference room, server room, kitchen and bar area, as well as lounge area in the garage. Drywalling in the ceiling and painting it dark made a big difference. Epoxy floors in metallic blue and white in the seating area. Linoleum floors throughout the main spaces and wool carpet in the offices.
Small Kitchens
Small Kitchens
Silver BirchSilver Birch
Compact Kitchen
Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, black floors and white worktops.
Private Industrial Kitchen, Yorkshire
Private Industrial Kitchen, Yorkshire
Belvoir InteriorsBelvoir Interiors
Striking Compact Industrial Sized Kitchen Solid Laminate Work Surfaces Black Glass Tambour Unit Bespoke Angled Units Concrete Effect Doors & Panelling Designed & Supplied
Country Galley Kitchen
Country Galley Kitchen
Apple Country CabinetsApple Country Cabinets
Small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Burlington with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Elegant Victorian Kitchen Remodel
Elegant Victorian Kitchen Remodel
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.
SHOWROOM
SHOWROOM
DINOVELTYDINOVELTY
High end finished kitchen in our Showroom. Visit us and customize your spaces with the help of our creative professional team of Interior Designers. Photograph Arch. Carmen J Vence Assoc. AIA NKBA
Woodbine Cottage
Woodbine Cottage
M&Y InteriorsM&Y Interiors
Photo of a small rural u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
Sugar Shack
Sugar Shack
Grove Park Fine HomesGrove Park Fine Homes
Grove Park Fine Homes, Inc. Design/Build L Mayes Designs Leeann Mayes Woeltjen Photography www.woeltjenphotography.com
Small traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
French Country Cottage
French Country Cottage
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
Removing the existing kitchen walls made the space feel larger and gave us opportunities to move around the work triangle for better flow in the kitchen.
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a small coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
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.
Tuscan Farmhouse, Wood-Mode
Tuscan Farmhouse, Wood-Mode
San Luis Kitchen Co.San Luis Kitchen Co.
Tuscan design using a burnished & glazed finish on oak cabinets by Wood-Mode. A small kitchen designed to mimic and Italian grotto. We used a compact Sub-Zero integrated refrigerator, a pull-out base pantry for storage, and a angled-U island with the sink. Also included was a hutch finished in cottage red and blue used as a sideboard. The cabinet with the butcher block counter to the left of the stove is on castors so it is mobile for prep work and serving convenience. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Barcelona
Birch Point Cabin - Kitchen Remodel Project
Birch Point Cabin - Kitchen Remodel Project
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Inspiration for a small rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Small Kitchen with Distressed 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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