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World-Inspired Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Shorebreak
Shorebreak
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Augie Salbosa - Salbosa Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, vinyl flooring and an island.
2013 Sustainability at Wa'ahila
2013 Sustainability at Wa'ahila
MOKULUA High Performance BuilderMOKULUA High Performance Builder
Inspiration for a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii.
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit: Erol Reyal
Photo of a world-inspired kitchen in Milwaukee.
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Private Residence-Davie, FL
Private Residence-Davie, FL
Schachne Architects & BuildersSchachne Architects & Builders
View of kitchen with free standing island, solid cherry cabinetry
Inspiration for a world-inspired kitchen in Miami.
カドニワハウス（設計：しまだ設計室 島田貴史氏）
カドニワハウス（設計：しまだ設計室 島田貴史氏）
相羽建設株式会社相羽建設株式会社
Large world-inspired galley kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops, green splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Waterfront Paradise
Waterfront Paradise
Brandon Development Enterprises Inc.Brandon Development Enterprises Inc.
Manuel Castillo
This is an example of a world-inspired l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Eugene Kitchen Remodel & Addition
Eugene Kitchen Remodel & Addition
Kathleen Donohue, Neil Kelly Co.Kathleen Donohue, Neil Kelly Co.
Loveall Photography
World-inspired kitchen in Portland.
Tropical Home
Tropical Home
Tervola DesignsTervola Designs
Photo of a world-inspired u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with dark wood cabinets.
Trans-Pacific Design
Trans-Pacific Design
Trans-Pacific DesignTrans-Pacific Design
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii with a belfast sink, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Home with Ocean View
Home with Ocean View
LIVESAY-GRUMET & ASSOCIATES LLCLIVESAY-GRUMET & ASSOCIATES LLC
Gail Owens Photography
Photo of a world-inspired kitchen in San Diego.
Asian Modern Kitchen and Dining
Asian Modern Kitchen and Dining
Alina Druga InteriorsAlina Druga Interiors
Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
Aaron Lietz Photography
Photo of a world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring and an island.
Spice Bay Custom Home
Spice Bay Custom Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
A custom designed and constructed 3,800 sf AC home designed to maximize outdoor livability, with architectural cues from the British west indies style architecture.
LaFata Kitchen Cabinets
LaFata Kitchen Cabinets
Lafata CabinetsLafata Cabinets
Beautiful white custom cabinets completes this light and open kitchen. Large arches and incredible natural lighting would make anybody be small in this grandiose kitchen. If you think a kitchen like this might be for you visit LaFata.com or give us a call at (586) 247-1140!
Asian-Inspired in Wayzata
Asian-Inspired in Wayzata
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Interior Design: Jennifer Hedberg of Exquisite Interiors | Photography: Jim Kruger of Landmark Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Aqua Lane Shores
Aqua Lane Shores
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
Punta Sayulita Treehouse
Punta Sayulita Treehouse
de Reus Architectsde Reus Architects
Photography by Petr Myska
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Hawaii.
Historic Victorian Renovation
Historic Victorian Renovation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Inspiration for a large world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Noela Residence
Noela Residence
WhiteSpace ArchitectsWhiteSpace Architects
Photo of a large world-inspired l-shaped kitchen/diner in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

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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Inspiration for a small world-inspired kitchen in Kyoto.
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