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Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops and a Breakfast Bar Ideas and Designs

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Potter House
Potter House
The Kennebec CompanyThe Kennebec Company
Hand-planed stained pine cabinetry integrates comfortably in this farmhouse kitchen.......................... Photography by Joseph A. Corrado
South Land Park
South Land Park
WOOL Design StudioWOOL Design Studio
Walnut cabinets, soapstone countertops, built-in oven hood with floating shelves.
Warm Inviting Neutrals Wood Cabinetry Raleigh, NC
Warm Inviting Neutrals Wood Cabinetry Raleigh, NC
Luxury Kitchen Bath ExpressLuxury Kitchen Bath Express
This warm and inviting kitchen features custom stained Birch wood cabinetry, soapstone counters, tumbled stone backsplash, a custom range hood and a farm house sink.
The Butler Project
The Butler Project
Coastal Cabinet WorksCoastal Cabinet Works
Harvard Shaker-House Renovation/Addition
Harvard Shaker-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
The new owners of this house in Harvard, Massachusetts loved its location and authentic Shaker characteristics, but weren’t fans of its curious layout. A dated first-floor full bathroom could only be accessed by going up a few steps to a landing, opening the bathroom door and then going down the same number of steps to enter the room. The dark kitchen faced the driveway to the north, rather than the bucolic backyard fields to the south. The dining space felt more like an enlarged hall and could only comfortably seat four. Upstairs, a den/office had a woefully low ceiling; the master bedroom had limited storage, and a sad full bathroom featured a cramped shower. KHS proposed a number of changes to create an updated home where the owners could enjoy cooking, entertaining, and being connected to the outdoors from the first-floor living spaces, while also experiencing more inviting and more functional private spaces upstairs. On the first floor, the primary change was to capture space that had been part of an upper-level screen porch and convert it to interior space. To make the interior expansion seamless, we raised the floor of the area that had been the upper-level porch, so it aligns with the main living level, and made sure there would be no soffits in the planes of the walls we removed. We also raised the floor of the remaining lower-level porch to reduce the number of steps required to circulate from it to the newly expanded interior. New patio door systems now fill the arched openings that used to be infilled with screen. The exterior interventions (which also included some new casement windows in the dining area) were designed to be subtle, while affording significant improvements on the interior. Additionally, the first-floor bathroom was reconfigured, shifting one of its walls to widen the dining space, and moving the entrance to the bathroom from the stair landing to the kitchen instead. These changes (which involved significant structural interventions) resulted in a much more open space to accommodate a new kitchen with a view of the lush backyard and a new dining space defined by a new built-in banquette that comfortably seats six, and -- with the addition of a table extension -- up to eight people. Upstairs in the den/office, replacing the low, board ceiling with a raised, plaster, tray ceiling that springs from above the original board-finish walls – newly painted a light color -- created a much more inviting, bright, and expansive space. Re-configuring the master bath to accommodate a larger shower and adding built-in storage cabinets in the master bedroom improved comfort and function. A new whole-house color palette rounds out the improvements. Photos by Katie Hutchison
Traditional Rustic Kitchen Design Lakewood
Traditional Rustic Kitchen Design Lakewood
Christopher @ Architects LLCChristopher @ Architects LLC
Columbus Area Projects
Columbus Area Projects
CreativeServicesLTDCreativeServicesLTD
A light and airy kitchen with custom, maple cabinets from trees from the homeowners land. Harold Davis
Philly Contemporary Kitchen
Philly Contemporary Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen
Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen
PolycorPolycor
The galley design features a workhorse peninsula with mitered waterfall that shows off the prominent calcite veining in the waxed Alberene Soapstone from the Polycor Schuyler, Virginia quarry. Photo: Karen Krum
Doylestown Historic Addition
Doylestown Historic Addition
NASE ArchitectsNASE Architects
custom designed functional kitchen cabinetry, soapstone countertops, Kitchen opened to Dining room, wood flooring, wolf range oven, Crown molding around range hood, Peninsula L shape counter and wood bartop seating, Transitional, Traditional, Borough of Doylestown
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Cynthia Bennett & AssociatesCynthia Bennett & Associates
Gordon Street Remodel
Gordon Street Remodel
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
A young couple purchased the husband's childhood home and set out to make the house their own. Removing a wall between the existing kitchen and dining room allowed the space to open up and work better for how the growing family lives. We maintained a lot of character from the original space, including the built-in banquette that got reupholstered, and the charming chandelier that hangs above it. A custom pantry from J.S. Good Designs helps blend old with new and provides plenty of storage for dry goods. Matt Villano Photography
The Woodshop of Avon
The Woodshop of Avon
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
2010 NKBA MN | 2nd Place Large Kitchen Carol Sadowsky, CKD Bruce Kading Interior Design Bruce Kading, ASID Matt Schmitt Photography
Mexican Flare Kitchen
Mexican Flare Kitchen
KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.
LTB Photography
2018 Berkeley Whole House Remodel
2018 Berkeley Whole House Remodel
HDR Remodeling Inc.HDR Remodeling Inc.
Photo by Michael Hospelt
Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen
Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen
PolycorPolycor
The pop of color from the gold wall sconces contrasts nicely with the monochromatic tonality of the gray painted cabinetry and honed Alberene Soapstone countertops quarried in Virginia. Photo: Karen Krum
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
Hoot Owl Lane - 1970 Deck Home
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Steven Paul Whitsitt
Select Cherry Kitchen with Soapstone Tops
Select Cherry Kitchen with Soapstone Tops
Beyer CabinetsBeyer Cabinets
Traditional Select Cherry cabinets with a custom-mixed stain color. Soapstone Counter tops
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboards Kitchen Bath DiscountersCupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters
Larimer St. Condo
Larimer St. Condo
Red Chair DesignsRed Chair Designs
Project by Red Chair Designs in Denver, CO.

Kitchen with Soapstone Worktops and a Breakfast Bar 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.

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