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Oak Farm || Aged Oak Porcelain
Oak Farm || Aged Oak Porcelain
Floors of StoneFloors of Stone
Floors of Stone This stunning deVOL Kitchen has our Aged Oak Porcelain throughout.
Show House Type J in Drake's Point, Crosshaven.
Show House Type J in Drake's Point, Crosshaven.
Select Floors and TilesSelect Floors and Tiles
Interior Designer & Homestager, Celene Collins (info@celenecollins.ie), beautifully finished this show house for new housing estate Drake's Point in Crosshaven,Cork recently using some of our products. This is showhouse type J. In the hallway, living room and kitchen area, she opted for "Balterio Vitality De Luxe - Natural Varnished Oak" an 8mm laminate board which works very well with the rich earthy tones she had chosen for the furnishings, paint and wainscoting.
Rancho Santa Fe Refresh
Rancho Santa Fe Refresh
Tracy Berman InteriorsTracy Berman Interiors
This beautiful Mediterranean - Santa Barbara home has stunning bones, but needed a refresh on some of the finishes. Although we wanted to keep a Spanish feel, we didn't want Mexican tile everywhere. The kitchen received new tile on the backsplash, counter tops, copper sinks and cabinet hardware. The wood floor that runs through out the home replaced the exiting Saltillo tile. The cooking alcove for the range top was dated and arched. We opened up the arch to a more modern square. This gave the space more room. We added new tile that still has a Spanish feel, but a bit more contemporary. The fireplace in the adjoining great room received a new façade with a teal colored aged tile. This updated the space and popped a bit of color in the room.
Mountain Retreat Kitchen Design Frasier Colorado
Mountain Retreat Kitchen Design Frasier Colorado
JM Kitchen & Bath DesignJM Kitchen & Bath Design
This is a second Colorado home for this family in Frasier Valley. The Cabinets are Crystal Encore Brand In Rustic alder, stained and glazed, as well as White paint with wearing, rub-thru and glaze. Granite Countertops and porcelain backsplash. Hood is a Vent-A-Hood Liner with the surround made by Crystal Cabinetry. Mike T is the designer of this gorgeous kitchen. The Colorado Rockies are the inspiration for this gorgeous kitchen.
Mountain Retreat Kitchen Design Frasier Colorado
Mountain Retreat Kitchen Design Frasier Colorado
JM Kitchen & Bath DesignJM Kitchen & Bath Design
This is a second Colorado home for this family in Frasier Valley. The Cabinets are Crystal Encore Brand In Rustic alder, stained and glazed, as well as White paint with wearing, rub-thru and glaze. Granite Countertops and porcelain backsplash. Hood is a Vent-A-Hood Liner with the surround made by Crystal Cabinetry. Mike T is the designer of this gorgeous kitchen. The Colorado Rockies are the inspiration for this gorgeous kitchen.
Kitchen and 1st Floor Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Kitchen and 1st Floor Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
A Kitchen Perfect For Entertaining
A Kitchen Perfect For Entertaining
CQC HomeCQC Home
Tile Effect Vinyl in Glounthane
Tile Effect Vinyl in Glounthane
Select Floors and TilesSelect Floors and Tiles
This customer chose to have the Pergo Click Vinyl flooring in the tile effect - Dark Grey Concrete. This soft and non-slip floor covering is 100% waterproof and perfect for any renovation project as it can be laid on-top of most existing floors without having to remove them. These products can also be fitted on stairs, making them the optimal product for the entire home.
Gracious large curved peninsula
Gracious large curved peninsula
Kitchen Design GroupKitchen Design Group
Robert M Kieft High Gloss Kitchen Cabinets
Refreshing Contemporary Kitchen
Refreshing Contemporary Kitchen
Distinctive Designs in Cabinetry, LLCDistinctive Designs in Cabinetry, LLC
Simple table legs and skirt are just the right touch on this island. Sandy Dimke, Photographer
Room to grow
Room to grow
Design Builders & Remodeling Inc.Design Builders & Remodeling Inc.
Design Builders & Remodeling is a one stop shop operation. From the start, design solutions are strongly rooted in practical applications and experience. Project planning takes into account the realities of the construction process and mindful of your established budget. All the work is centralized in one firm reducing the chances of costly or time consuming surprises. A solid partnership with solid professionals to help you realize your dreams for a new or improved home. This classic Connecticut home was bought by a growing family. The house was in an ideal location but needed to be expanded. Design Builders & Remodeling almost doubled the square footage of the home. Creating a new sunny and spacious master bedroom, new guestroom, laundry room, garage, kids bathroom, expanded and renovated the kitchen, family room, and playroom. The upgrades and addition is seamlessly and thoughtfully integrated to the original footprint.
Hillside Drive
Hillside Drive
K&J Design GroupK&J Design Group
JJ Ortega www.jjrealestatephotography.com
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Crestwood + McKinley Open Concept Kitchen
Crestwood + McKinley Open Concept Kitchen
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Un nid douillet pour un retour réussi en France - Projet Cardinal
Un nid douillet pour un retour réussi en France - Projet Cardinal
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Le projet Cardinal a été menée pour une famille expatriée qui faisait son retour en France. Nos clients avaient déjà trouvé leur architecte. Les plans de conception étaient donc prêts. Séduits par notre process rodé : ils se sont tournés vers notre agence pour la phase de travaux. Le 14 mai, ils ont pris contact avec nos équipes. Une semaine après, nous visitions la maison afin de faire un repérage terrain. Le 29 mai, nous présentions dans nos bureaux un devis détaillé et en phase avec leur brief/budget. Suite à la validation de ce dernier, notre conducteur de travaux et son équipe ont lancé le chantier qui a duré 3 mois. Au RDC, nous avons déplacé la cuisine vers la fenêtre pour que nos clients aient plus de luminosité. Ceci a impliqué de revoir les arrivées d’eau, électricité etc. A l’étage, nous avons créé un espace fermé qui sert de salle de jeux pour les enfants. Nos équipes ont alors changé la balustrade, créé un plancher pour gagner en espace et un mur blanc avec une petite verrière pour laisser passer la lumière. Les salles de bain et tous les sols ont également été entièrement refaits.
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Transitional Customer Space | TX
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Transitional Customer Space | TX
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Contemporary open plan minimal fresh design
Contemporary open plan minimal fresh design
Schmidt Kitchens Palmers GreenSchmidt Kitchens Palmers Green
Furniture: Light grey gloss lacquered doors & matt medium grey island Appliances: NEFF Worktop: Silestone (aluminium nube) Splashback: Decograze Designed by Schmidt kitchens in Palmers green
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Martinez Construction and Home Services LLCMartinez Construction and Home Services LLC
Streamlined Suburban Gray Kitchen
Streamlined Suburban Gray Kitchen
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
This kitchen is the perfect example of how dark stained cabinets don't necessarily create a dark space. The natural and artificial light in this kitchen's design allow the space to be bright and welcoming. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC
White Macaubas Whimsical
White Macaubas Whimsical
Aria Stone GalleryAria Stone Gallery
This beautiful new build colonial home was enhanced by the choice of this honed White Macaubas quartzite. This is an extremely durable material and is perfect for this soon to be mother of 3. She accented the kitchen with a turquoise hexagon back splash and oversized white lanterns

Affordable Expansive Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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

What kind of 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 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 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 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 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 kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your 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 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 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 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 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 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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