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World-Inspired Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Waialae Residence
Waialae Residence
WhiteSpace ArchitectsWhiteSpace Architects
Inspiration for a large world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and composite countertops.
COREZO
COREZO
RENOVES／リノベ札幌（株）RENOVES／リノベ札幌（株）
RENOVES
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Sapporo with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, dark hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, a breakfast bar, an integrated sink, white splashback and black appliances.
墨田区の借景のある賃貸併用住宅
墨田区の借景のある賃貸併用住宅
イエフォトイエフォト
photo by iephoto
World-inspired galley kitchen in Tokyo with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
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兵庫県たつの市
兵庫県たつの市
AD-HOUSE　　（株）大喜建設AD-HOUSE　　（株）大喜建設
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Other.
The Neoteric Classic
The Neoteric Classic
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photo of a world-inspired open plan kitchen in Hawaii.
A house
A house
ＫＡＺ建築研究室ＫＡＺ建築研究室
A house　photo by KAZ
World-inspired galley kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
名取市A様邸
名取市A様邸
建築工房sora建築工房sora
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
家族が集うピットリビングのある家
家族が集うピットリビングのある家
株式会社イー住まい株式会社イー住まい
Medium sized world-inspired galley kitchen in Kyoto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Stair Solution
Stair Solution
Richard Landon DesignRichard Landon Design
Designing a new staircase to connect all three levels freed up space for this kitchen. Before, my client had to squeeze through a narrow opening in the corner of the kitchen to access an equally narrow stair to the basement. In the process of evaluating the space we discovered there was no foundation under the kitchen walls! Noticing that the entry to their home was little used--everyone came right in to the kitchen--gave me the idea that we could connect the kitchen to the entry and convert it into a pantry! Hence, the white painted brick--that wall was formerly an exterior wall. William Feemster
SAIANS - RESIDENCIA AL BORDE DEL MAR
SAIANS - RESIDENCIA AL BORDE DEL MAR
FreeHand ArquitecturaFreeHand Arquitectura
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Madeira Condo Remodel in Marco Island, FL
Madeira Condo Remodel in Marco Island, FL
41 West41 West
World-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, porcelain flooring and an island.
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.
小淵沢の舎
小淵沢の舎
有限会社 栗原写真事務所有限会社 栗原写真事務所
写真／栗原 宏光　　設計／住まい塾・高橋修一+飯田千歳
This is an example of a world-inspired l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink and a breakfast bar.
Contemporary Eclectic House Design
Contemporary Eclectic House Design
Kellerman Kitchen & BathKellerman Kitchen & Bath
Chipper Hatter
World-inspired single-wall kitchen/diner in New Orleans with grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floors and grey worktops.
多々良沼の家
多々良沼の家
空間設計室空間設計室
photo by takashi nakamura
This is an example of a world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
アイデザインホーム千里展示場
アイデザインホーム千里展示場
アイデザインホーム株式会社アイデザインホーム株式会社
大阪府吹田市「ABCハウジング千里住宅公園」にOPENした「千里展示場」は、2つの表情を持ったユニークな外観に、懐かしいのに新しい2つの玄関を結ぶ広大な通り土間、広くて開放的な空間を実現するハーフ吹抜のあるリビングや、お子様のプレイスポットとして最適なスキップフロアによる階段家具で上がるロフト、約28帖の広大な小屋裏収納、標準天井高である2.45mと比べて0.3mも高い天井高を1階全室で実現した「高い天井の家〜 MOMIJI HIGH 〜」仕様、SI設計の採用により家族の成長と共に変化する柔軟性の設計等、実際の住まいづくりに役立つアイディア満載のモデルハウスです。ご来場予約はこちらから https://www.ai-design-home.co.jp/cgi-bin/reservation/index.html
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
Dogwood InteriorsDogwood Interiors
Dogwood Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, a submerged sink, granite worktops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bahamian Open House
Bahamian Open House
Brenda OldeBrenda Olde
Dave and Phoebe also designed the home with Hurricane protection in mind: “Due to the complete destruction of the two largest houses in this part of Abaco during Hurricane Betsy in 1965, Phoebe and I decided to build lower, and in two small buildings joined by decks: the living room, dining room and kitchen under one roof, the bedrooms and baths under another. This would accomplish two of our objectives: smaller, lower roofs and greater cooling air flow in all rooms.” Brenda Olde Photography © 2012 Houzz
小牧市　A様邸
小牧市　A様邸
サイエンスホーム名古屋店(株式会社エスコト社)サイエンスホーム名古屋店(株式会社エスコト社)
Design ideas for a world-inspired galley kitchen in Nagoya with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and blue 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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Captiva House Kitchen
Captiva House Kitchen
K2 Design Group, Inc.K2 Design Group, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Miami with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tiled splashback and an island.
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