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World-Inspired Kitchen with Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

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Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
Zen Paradise
Zen Paradise
James Patrick WaltersJames Patrick Walters
“The kitchen’s color scheme is tone-on-tone, but there’s drama in the movement of the materials.” - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles August 2013 James Brady Photography
Sullivans Island Residence V
Sullivans Island Residence V
Dickson Dunlap StudiosDickson Dunlap Studios
Dickson Dunlap Studios
Design ideas for a world-inspired kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
Kapalua Textures
Kapalua Textures
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Photo of a large world-inspired open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and multiple islands.
Yin - Yang Kitchen
Yin - Yang Kitchen
Correy DesignCorrey Design
AFTER: Pullouts and Cook top with Stainless Steel Legs
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and multiple islands.
うつろう家
うつろう家
アトリエSado株式会社アトリエSado株式会社
オーダーキッチン
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and beige worktops.
Carlsbad, California, Modern
Carlsbad, California, Modern
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
Kukio Lot 11
Kukio Lot 11
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a world-inspired kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floors.
Tebbs Residence
Tebbs Residence
Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.
Large world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Custom Home Builder
Photo of a large world-inspired u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Kitchen Bar
Kitchen Bar
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired grey and brown kitchen/diner in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, exposed beams, feature lighting, a belfast sink and green worktops.
Japanese Inspired Ranch Home
Japanese Inspired Ranch Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
A Japanese inspired Colorado ranch home features polished concrete floors and dark wood and bamboo cabinets.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired galley kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and multiple islands.
Port Royal Spec Home
Port Royal Spec Home
BCB Homes, Inc.BCB Homes, Inc.
Naples Kenny
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
通り土間のある家
通り土間のある家
明野設計室　一級建築士事務所明野設計室　一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for a world-inspired galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands and brown floors.
Plantation Estates
Plantation Estates
KAHE ConstructionKAHE Construction
Photo of an expansive world-inspired galley enclosed kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The renovated kitchen now includes fresh white Cambria Quartz countertops on the dual kitchen islands along with an updated backsplash of natural stone. The stunning focal point of the kitchen is a beautiful wave-like 3D panel on the front of the island illuminated with colorful LED lights. Engineered hardwood flooring in a rich tone was installed with a glue-down application that complements the architectural style of the home.
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Old Florida Style Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The renovated kitchen now includes fresh white Cambria Quartz countertops on the dual kitchen islands along with an updated backsplash of natural stone. The stunning focal point of the kitchen is a beautiful wave-like 3D panel on the front of the island illuminated with colorful LED lights. Engineered hardwood flooring in a rich tone was installed with a glue-down application that complements the architectural style of the home.
住道の家
住道の家
北野彰作建築研究所北野彰作建築研究所
キッチン側からは常に庭の様子を眺めながら調理できます。元々仏間が有った、利用頻度の低い部屋が占拠していた平面計画は昔良くあった典型的な間取りです。
Design ideas for a world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Osaka with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback and multiple islands.
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Sudaiva StudioSudaiva Studio
A galley kitchen with a dual tone blue and beige combination features a letter box window opening to the kitchen garden.
Design ideas for a world-inspired galley enclosed kitchen in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, black floors, black worktops and multiple islands.
Kitchens
Kitchens
A.D.S. DesignsA.D.S. Designs
Cooper Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orlando with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands and beige floors.

World-Inspired Kitchen with Multiple Islands 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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