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Dark Green Shaker Kitchen
Dark Green Shaker Kitchen
Tom HowleyTom Howley
This dark green Shaker kitchen occupies an impressive and tastefully styled open plan space perfect for connected family living. With brave architectural design and an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional furniture, the entire room has been considered from the ground up
Plato Road | SW2
Plato Road | SW2
Design TeamDesign Team
A design-led, contemporary side return kitchen extension with clean lines and a minimalistic aesthetic. The Unique choice of kitchen is bespoke and made from European birch plywood and finished with an oak hardwood veneer. Architectural Glazing on the rear façade has filled the space with natural light and connected it better to the garden. The Crittall-style door set is both edgy and versatile, with its slim profile frame providing the most sought after industrial look. This has been perfectly complimented by a bespoke floor to ceiling fixed pane of glass in the side return which allows the client to enjoy the uninterrupted views of the garden.
Open Plan Living
Open Plan Living
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
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Dartmouth Park Ave, Tufnell Park
Dartmouth Park Ave, Tufnell Park
West & Reid LtdWest & Reid Ltd
Family Room/Kitchen Extension
Family Room/Kitchen Extension
Rodrigues InteriorsRodrigues Interiors
A new build extension where the client wanted a large kitchen, dining area and if possible a living area to relax and watch TV. The kitchen needed to be streamlined, with plenty of storage, they wanted a larder but minimal wall cabinets and wanted something to compliment the beamwork of the vaulted ceilings. They wanted a sitting area that would not obstruct the views to the garden but would be convivial around an open fireplace. The overall scheme is soft and neutral and uses mostly straight lines to mimic the beamwork and windows. The wall cabinets to one side provide symmetry for the larder at the other end of the kitchen and provide discreet storage for the boiler. Deep pan drawers were used wherever possible, making storage easy and practical. The living area is warm and cosy and a stunning wallpaper on the back wall brings all the colours together for a beautiful layered look.
Bespoke Kitchen Design: Contemporary Bauhaus-inspired Kitchen
Bespoke Kitchen Design: Contemporary Bauhaus-inspired Kitchen
Langstaff-Ellis LtdLangstaff-Ellis Ltd
Bespoke Kitchen Design: Contemporary Bauhaus-inspired Kitchen in Oxfordshire - more inspiration at https://langstaff-ellis.co.uk/kitchen-design/
Statement Stone
Statement Stone
Sola KitchensSola Kitchens
Natural materials taking centre stage. Note how Corchia marble is used in a butterfly effect on the splashback to make the room feel more open and expansive. The beautiful marble worktops and splashback is set against a black stained oak hygge island, flat panelled wall cabinetry and a scattering of chrome accessories.
Officine Gullo | The Orangery
Officine Gullo | The Orangery
Officine GulloOfficine Gullo
In London’s beautiful Belgravia, a stately Georgian Villa, built in the 1830s, hosts a veritable kitchen of dreams with scale, elegance and clever design, born from the collaboration between Officine Gullo and the Interior Architect Alison Henry. Under Alison’s direction, Officine Gullo produced a complete tailor-made kitchen designed to be placed in a modern day orangery with Crittall windows and doors at an impressive double-height, the space is almost entirely encapsulated in glass – roof included. Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Appliances: OG Professional cooking machine equipped with 4 high-performance burners, a smooth fry-top, a coup-de-feu, and a pasta cooker located at the center of the wall unit. The cooking appliance completes, in the lower part, with a professional oven. Professional washing machine and refrigerator. OG BBQ 140. Colours and Materials: Signal White and Polished Chrome.
Hampshire House - IHF Interiors
Hampshire House - IHF Interiors
Ben Sage PhotographyBen Sage Photography
Open plan living, Edinburgh
Open plan living, Edinburgh
AGORA architecture + designAGORA architecture + design
Oak kitchen with bespoke painted shelving to create window seat.
Industrial Kitchen: Natural Oak and Timeless Hardware
Industrial Kitchen: Natural Oak and Timeless Hardware
Plank HardwarePlank Hardware
Natural materials in interior design are here to stay for 2023, but mix and match them with industrial finishes for a look that's reminiscent of a renovated warehouse apartment. Panelled cabinets in natural oak offer a soft foundation for which to dial-up your hardware details. Industrial textures — knurled swirling and grooving — add moments of visual intrigue and ruggedness, to offer balance to your kitchen scheme. You heard it here first, but Stainless Steel is having a resurgence in popularity. A cooler-toned alternative to brass hardware, steel is also corrosion-resistant and recycling-friendly. Win win? Style our SWIRLED SEARLE T-Bar Handles and SWIFT Knobs in Stainless Steel against neutral cabinets, adding tactile touch points that will elevate your functional kitchen space.
Kitchen Living Area
Kitchen Living Area
The House Ministry LimitedThe House Ministry Limited
Extension in Holmer Green
Extension in Holmer Green
AG ARCHITECTURE STUDIOAG ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Heath House
Heath House
The SpaceMaker InteriorsThe SpaceMaker Interiors
Kitchen and dining
Kitchen and dining
TAS ArchitectsTAS Architects
Photo by Billy Bolton
Chiswick / Ground Floor Renovation
Chiswick / Ground Floor Renovation
UserUser
Melrose
Melrose
Pablo Salgueiro Architectural PhotographerPablo Salgueiro Architectural Photographer
Poised Arch Extension
Poised Arch Extension
Open Volume StudioOpen Volume Studio
North London Extension
North London Extension
Studio BonbonStudio Bonbon

Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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.

Check out these popular kitchen pages below:

Lady Bay House
Lady Bay House
Hilary Marconetto InteriorsHilary Marconetto Interiors
The Kitchen the layout was already dictated, however we upgraded the tired cabinetry, colour blocking it to add interest. Open shelving replaces cumbersome top cupboards, giving it a more open feel. Two toned textured tiles and a statement terrazzo piece on the breakfast bar work as the focal points and add interest. A larder cupboard was added to create more storage. We worked the design so the client was able to use the existing worktop, which helped with both budget and sustainability. Over counter lights add in interesting detail, ambient lighting and add to the mid century feel of the house decor. In phase one the dining room was painted, furniture pieces were added more recently, window dressings and a statement light.
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