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新しいものと古いものが共存しお互いを高め合う。 Photo by：IRO creative factory
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, an island, white floors and brown worktops.
East Meets West
East Meets West
MN BuildersMN Builders
Photo of a world-inspired kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Balinese Influenced Kitchen
Balinese Influenced Kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
“I don’t want my kitchen to look like anyone else’s.” This was the client’s request to the designer. Influenced by the style of Bali and the client’s own design sense, the new style was dubbed “Julinese” (her name is Julie). In keeping with the Balinese style, bold design elements were chosen – 6” pyramidal columns stained with a deep java finish, support the 3” thick Purple Dunas granite countertops and the custom glass eating bar. The electrical outlets are housed in these columns. Further supporting the Balinese theme, the ceiling over the island was raised in a pyramid style – evoking an outdoor feel. Kable lighting illuminates the kitchen. Topping the cabinets along the walls and the window sill are dark grey 3” thick concrete counters. When the folding windows are open, the sill becomes a 15” deep serving bar for outdoor entertaining. For ergonomics – the dishwasher and microwave were raised to 42” and 54” comparatively. Additional Design elements: Cork floors in Autumn and Black Pepper finish Custom design cabinet doors support the strong linear lines. Stainless Steel Farm Sink Eclipse Architectural Folding window and door Cheng Design Custom Hood
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The Mandala House
The Mandala House
DESIGN 4 CORNERSDESIGN 4 CORNERS
This is an example of a world-inspired u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with black cabinets, white splashback, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
House,Kinosaki / kitchen
House,Kinosaki / kitchen
PUDDLE IncPUDDLE Inc
カウンターを正面から見ます。 施主が今日まで大事に使ってきた様々な家具・調度品、そして５０年の年月を経た梁とのコントラストがよりモダンな印象を与えてくれます。
World-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with a submerged sink, open cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown cabinets, grey splashback and integrated appliances.
Marco Island Waterfront
Marco Island Waterfront
BUILDBUILD
Along the inter-coastal waterways, this gorgeous one-story custom home offers just over 5,000 square feet. Designed by Weber Design Group this residence features three bedrooms, four baths, and a three-car side garage. An open floor-plan with the main living area showcasing the beautiful great room, dining room, and kitchen with a spacious pantry. The rear exterior has a pool/spa with water features and two covered lanais, one offering an outdoor kitchen. Extraordinary details can be found throughout the interior of the home with elegant ceiling details and custom millwork finishes. Blaine Johnathan Photography
The Neoteric Classic
The Neoteric Classic
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Design ideas for a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel worktops, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and green worktops.
Hawaiian Cottage Style
Hawaiian Cottage Style
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Collection of homes depicting designs of “Hawaiian Cottage Style” Photography by Pablo McLoud Waipio Mauka Cottage – Stylish Classic Beach Cottage – Colorful Retro Beach Cottage – Kukio Guest Cottage
Tropical Home in Kailua-Kona, HI
Tropical Home in Kailua-Kona, HI
Island Style Enterprises LLCIsland Style Enterprises LLC
Inspiration for a world-inspired open plan kitchen in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Hawaiian Vacation Cottage
Hawaiian Vacation Cottage
Peabody's InteriorsPeabody's Interiors
Designed by Emily Winters, this kitchen really plays up the tropical retro concept of the home. Bright subway tile backsplash and retro soft yellow appliances make working in the kitchen even more enjoyable! Photos by Nicole Held Mayo, alohaphotodesign
Wing House
Wing House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Andrea Brizzi
Photo of a large world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Maui Plantation Residence
Maui Plantation Residence
Henderson Design GroupHenderson Design Group
Peter Medilek
Design ideas for a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii.
Kitchen
Kitchen
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photos by Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a large world-inspired kitchen/diner in Tampa with white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and shaker cabinets.
戸田の家
戸田の家
KASA ARCHITECTSKASA ARCHITECTS
photo by:daisukee shima
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Manhattan Beach Ocean Front Residence
Manhattan Beach Ocean Front Residence
Beach House Design & DevelopmentBeach House Design & Development
Peter Wintersteller
This is an example of a world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets.
Hainoa Lot 4
Hainoa Lot 4
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Ethan Tweedie Photography
World-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Low Country Charm
Low Country Charm
William Quarles PhotographyWilliam Quarles Photography
Photography by William Quarles. Remodel Architrave LLC. Cabinetry by K&K Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a world-inspired l-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Balinese Influenced Kitchen
Balinese Influenced Kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
“I don’t want my kitchen to look like anyone else’s.” This was the client’s request to the designer. Influenced by the style of Bali and the client’s own design sense, the new style was dubbed “Julinese” (her name is Julie). In keeping with the Balinese style, bold design elements were chosen – 6” pyramidal columns stained with a deep java finish, support the 3” thick Purple Dunas granite countertops and the custom glass eating bar. The electrical outlets are housed in these columns. Further supporting the Balinese theme, the ceiling over the island was raised in a pyramid style – evoking an outdoor feel. Kable lighting illuminates the kitchen. Topping the cabinets along the walls and the window sill are dark grey 3” thick concrete counters. When the folding windows are open, the sill becomes a 15” deep serving bar for outdoor entertaining. For ergonomics – the dishwasher and microwave were raised to 42” and 54” comparatively. Additional Design elements: Cork floors in Autumn and Black Pepper finish Custom design cabinet doors support the strong linear lines. Stainless Steel Farm Sink Eclipse Architectural Folding window and door Cheng Design Custom Hood
Kona Hillside
Kona Hillside
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photo of a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and green worktops.

World-Inspired Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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

What kind of world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 Moroccan 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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と木とすまう家
と木とすまう家
長野智雄 設計工房長野智雄 設計工房
ダイニングルームスペースからキッチンスペースを見る。2階をワンルームの生活スペースとし、その高さだからこそ望む事の出来る非日常的な風景を、左右対照の空間越しに、それぞれ違った表情を切り取り、それを楽しめるように考えています。
Design ideas for a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
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