Small Victorian Kitchen Ideas and Designs
Carrie Jean Fine Art
Inspiration for a small victorian kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets.
Татьяна Иванова I Interior Designer & Decorator
Маленькая кухня в стиле рустик.
Photo of a small victorian u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, black worktops, a belfast sink, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Photo of a small victorian u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, black worktops, a belfast sink, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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”.
Allen Construction
Photographer: Jim Bartsch
Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects
Interior Design: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Design ideas for a small victorian galley kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Design ideas for a small victorian galley kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
San Luis Kitchen Co.
A small guest cottage is tucked in the upstairs of the carriage house of a local historic Victorian home. Although the space is small, the homeowner wanted to be true to the historic architecture while gaining every little bit of storage space possible. We met this goal using frame-less construction cabinetry in a simple traditional style -- adding details such as the turned posts at the bar and rosette/fluting on the upper cabinets. On the refrigerator wall, we reduced the depth of the base cabinets to allow the sink to center on the window -- the corner wall cabinet also had to be reduced in depth to fit. This staggered effect lends charm to the space besides being practically necessary. Note the plank ceiling, window seat & lighted upper display in the cabinets.
Amazing Spaces
Design ideas for a small victorian u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Chelsea Design Company
Pantry Design with Original Antique Light Fixture
Small victorian l-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Small victorian l-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Michelle Lecinski
2019 Chrysalis Award Winner for Historical Renovation
Project by Advance Design Studio
Photography by Joe Nowak
Design by Michelle Lecinski
Inspiration for a small victorian galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, black worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a small victorian galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, black worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Studio P Interiors
Inspiration for a small victorian u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Sage Builders LLC
Photo of a small victorian kitchen/diner in Boston with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and grey worktops.
Caroline Beaupere Design
Matthew Arnold Photography
Inspiration for a small victorian galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Inspiration for a small victorian galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Kitchens Bespoke Ltd
This kitchen was for a Victorian cottage undergoing total modernisation and renovation. The wood burner in the snug, new doors and windows had already been installed, our clients were then looking for the perfect kitchen to knit the sitting room and dining area together.
They wanted a classic style in a bold colour, that would make a modern statement but feel appropriate to a Victorian cottage.
The brief was to make the sitting room and kitchen feel more connected to each other, creating a more open-plan space.
We designed a classic lay-on shaker kitchen in Little Greene Paint Company’s ‘Puck’, a wonderfully bold racing green. To keep the kitchen feeling light and bright, we paired the units with the Carrera Venato quartz worktops. In addition to the worktops, we designed floating shelves and opened out the kitchen by removing a unit that had previously sat between the pillar and wall. All of these elements combined to ensure the kitchen feels bright and modern, even in such a deep and bold colour.
jonathan gooch photography
Jonathan Gooch © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a small victorian l-shaped kitchen/diner with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Photo of a small victorian l-shaped kitchen/diner with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Mitchell Architecture Studio
Inspiration for a small victorian galley kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring and no island.
PLUMBERRY DESIGNS, INC.
Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Small victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a built-in sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback and grey cabinets.
Small victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a built-in sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback and grey cabinets.
Integrated Resources Group
Tiffany also added a second top row of cabinets to increase storage space while adhering to HOA footprint restrictions. And since function and accessibility for all family members was important, a small utility cabinet with ladder was added for easy access to the higher areas.
The ceiling’s ball pendant with yoke hanger construction offers dramatic and decorative elements that play off luxurious Breccia Capraia marble that extends up the backsplash and around the window.
123 Remodeling Inc.
Small victorian u-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Arciform
A custom gothic-arched casement window from Versatile Wood Products adds imaginative drama . Photos by Photo Art Portraits
This is an example of a small victorian single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
This is an example of a small victorian single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Saville Construction (London) Ltd.
G Saville
Inspiration for a small victorian kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Inspiration for a small victorian kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Allen Kitchen & Bath
Architect: Thompson Naylor | Interiors: Jessica Risko Smith | Photo by: Jim Bartsch | Built by Allen
Inspiration for a small victorian galley kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and beige floors.
Inspiration for a small victorian galley kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and beige floors.
Small Victorian Kitchen Ideas and Designs
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