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85 Kitchen Design Ideas - Remodeling Ideas for Interior Design

Make It Feel Extra Homey

Katie Newburn

Just because your kitchen doesn't get a ton of natural light doesn't mean it can't have a sunny disposition. The cheerful yellow wallpaper in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen proves it. Featuring unlacquered copper pots, soapstone counters that quickly patina, and a simple central dining table instead of a kitchen island, the kitchen's lived-in atmosphere instantly makes anyone who enters feel right at home.

Place Extra Chairs in Low-Traffic Corners

Annie Schlechter

If the space is small, play around with fun wallpaper. Something with a little sheen will make the room gleam... even if you haven't gotten to the dishes in, uh, a while. Sheila Bridges also opted for a complementary fabric on these accent chairs to enhance the blues throughout and tucked them in a low-traffic corner for convenience.

Use Statement Fabric for Seating

Nicole Franzen

Designer Kristin Fine gave her classic farmhouse a modern twist with glossy zellige tiles on the walls, Calacatta marble from ABC Stone on the counters, and vintage opaline pendants, black flush mounts, and vintage stools reupholstered in a mossy Pierre Frey fabric. The exposed beams maintain the countryside roots of the home and the pale green tones honor the forest views outside.

Start With One Accent Piece

Haris Kenjar

This kitchen was designed around the homeowners's inherited ceramic collection. She told designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios that she wanted the blue midcentury serve ware and tableware to anchor the entire space, so they mixed in open cubbies and added splashes of red for a vibrant yet straightforward color palette.

Remodel Cabinet Uppers to Optimize Storage

Heidi Caillier Design

If your kitchen wall is lined with windows, consider adding a pretty treatment that doesn't totally block the light, like cafe curtains, and make sure your lower cabinets can take care of most of the storage needs. This way, you can forgo lining the wall with uppers. Instead, install one strategic column. Heidi Caillier customized the open shelves for cookbooks, plates, drinkware, and even artwork.

Consider the Whole Home

Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside

Designer Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND only set one rule when embarking on this kitchen remodel: “No more pink!” The rest of the home is dominated by rosy hues, so to prevent it from taking over the kitchen while still ensuring flow with the surrounding rooms, so went with earthy tones on the cabinets. Violet still makes an appearance in the Calacatta marble counter and backsplash zellige tiles, and a dusty blush tone veils the ceiling.

Paint Faux Floor Tiles

Read McKendree

Hang cafe curtains for a sweet, playful feel and a touch of privacy without totally blocking light, and then use a matching wallpaper or fabric to line glass-enclosed cabinets for cohesion and hidden storage. Kevin Isbell brought the blue and cream print on his to life by painting the floors a fun, checked pattern.

Take Inspiration from Professional Kitchens

Studio Diaa

Super-sleek yet also cozy, this kitchen designed by Studio DIAA blends farmhouse elements, like rustic wooden stools and blond shiplap ceilings, with more industrial materials for a balanced whole. The skylight along with the task pendant allows for optimal light while cooking.

Lean Into Eclecticism

Romanek Design Studio

This kitchen by Romanek Design Studio proves that balance is everything. The dark, moody tile walls, sleek backsplash, and stainless steel appliances assert an undeniably glam aesthetic while the wood and brass tones ground the space and give it that classic California warmth. The bohemian runner also adds just enough color and fun.

Bounce Light With Dramatic Black Tiles

Chris Mottalini

Designed by Nanette Brown, this striking kitchen is covered in glossy black subway tiles. Not only does that make all the surfaces super easy to clean, but it also helps bounce light and creates a cozy mood to really make the most of the small galley kitchen.

Hide Your Hood With Tiles

Heidi Caillier

Cover your hood in the same material as your backsplash to make it look sleek and clean. Here, interior designer Heidi Caillier camouflaged a bulky appliance with zellige tiles.

Cheer Things Up With Happy Paint Colors

Amy Neunsinger

Nickey Kehoe opted for a cream and pale yellow color scheme to lean into the warmth of the wood counters and terracotta floor tiles in this small pool house kitchen. The diamond cutouts in the cabinets add another punch of soothing symmetry.

Make a Mini Hidden Pantry

George Ross

Since not all pantry goods and appliances can fit in the main part of this kitchen in a great room designed by Brigitte Pearce, she decided to optimize a closet so that it's easily accessible from the cooking zone but also hidden from view in the lounge area. Textured glass pocket doors and bright red cabinets create a stylish surprise.

Repurpose Storage Unites

Luca Trovato

When you run out of cabinet space, just repurpose a dresser or armoire to house all of your plates, glasses, and serveware. Francophile Stephen Schubel gave his modest California cottage the royal treatment with antique gilded pieces and an Edwardian plaster cabinet.

Hide Ugly Views With Stained Glass

LAURE JOLIET

Stained glass is both good looking and clever. Reath Design blocked a view of the driveway and enhanced street-level privacy by replacing glass panes with colorfully painted ones. This is a great option when you want to introduce color and obstruct a view without blocking all the natural light.

Hang On Theme Artwork

Julian Wass

This misty green in a kitchen by Gary McBournie feels beachy, but it's also classic. Neutral décor, like a sisal rug, fresh marble counters, and oceanic artwork, strikes the balance between casual and formal in an open kitchen, too. That contrast is the key to making a tiny space feel dynamic.

Mirror Your Surfaces

Dries Otten

If you love shiny stainless steel and edgy mirrored surfaces, take the metallic look to the next level with a gold mirrored island. In this kitchen designed by Dries Otten, the island brings some glamour to the playful elements throughout, like the single pendant light, swirls of pink marble, and cobalt blue loft railing above.

Choose an Adventurous Wallpaper

James Merrell

This swirly wallpaper proves that making adventurous design decisions can pay off. In this kitchen designed by Rita Konig, the wallpaper in question is Antoinette Poisson's Jaipur. We love it even more paired with the rich purple-veined marble and painted cabinets. To protect it from water damage, Konig added an invisible glass over the wallpaper between the counter and cabinets.

Tuck Away Extra Appliances

MICHAEL PERSICO

Designed by Matthew Ferrarini, this kitchen is bursting with ingenious small-space solutions. He used folding wood pocket doors to conceal the entire counter and cabinet area against the wall. This would be a major game-changer in a studio apartment.

Mix Different Tones of One Color

KARYN R MILLET

This Eric Olsen kitchen has serious tile game. If you live by the coast but want something moodier or you simply love blue, take not from the rich navy, gray, and cobalt tones throughout.

Add an Extra Sink

Reath Design

An extra sink in this California kitchen by Reath Design doubles as a place to arrange flowers, thanks to a spacious worktop corner nestled into a bright corner. The designers created extra storage below the sink for tools and other essentials by hanging pleated curtains from rods. The skirt, exposed bricks, terra cotta tiles, and pendant lamp all bring a country feel to the mode modern marble.

Never Underestimate the Accents

STEPHAN JULLIARD

Now this is how you light up a room. In this Parisian apartment by Studio Razavi, the dramatically large, undulating pendant opens everything up in one sweep. A fun magenta carafe adds a pop of color to the industrial kitchen.

Paint the Ceiling

Dominique Vorillon

Architecture and ornamental wall detailing make this kitchen whimsical—and just a touch dramatic. The lavender swirls of paint on a buttercream backdrop complement the elaborate blue chandelier, too. Then the classic, neutral cabinets and island ground the space.

Add Greenery or an Herb Garden

Hecker Guthrie

No room for a greenhouse or garden in your home? Start a mini plant collection in the kitchen instead. This way, you can exercise your green thumb and liven up the room (bonus: plant herbs for a truly useful indoor garden). In this kitchen designed by Hecker Guthrie, the glass cabinets add interest without making it feel cluttered.

Lean Into Your Fancy Side

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

Lacquer, marble, tiles, oh my! This fabulously over-the-top kitchen designed by Michelle Nussbaumer isn't afraid to have fun. For a similar look, choose a backsplash that corresponds with the kitchen island and then use tile on the floors.

Blend It All Together

David Tsay

A pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombre dining bar stools in the living room.

Embrace Existing Quirks

PHOTO: Matthew Williams; DESIGN: Studio DB

Rather than seeing the exposed pipe in this kitchen as a design flaw, Studio DB saw an opportunity for a fun pop of red. Now it looks like an edgy, industrial, unique, and colorful accent that anchors the kitchen and puts the stylish breakfast nook in the spotlight.

Try a Glass Backsplash

Danielle Colding

Subway tile isn't your only backsplash option. Danielle Colding used a glass backsplash for a shinier, more modern and cosmopolitan touch in this city apartment. It goes perfectly with the lacquered cabinets.

Forgo Closed Cabinets

MARCO BERTOLINI

Hang cloth curtains in front of your bottom shelves to hide storage essentials instead of opting for classic cabinets—like in this boldly-colored kitchen architect Viola Simoncioni created for her own home. It feels decidedly more retro and adds some movement.

Try an Accent Wall

Danielle Colding

When space is limited, you have to find creative ways to add a little fancy flair. Here, interior designer Danielle Colding added a powder blue accent wall and a sculpture but kept everything else glistening and white. The Chanel tray on the counter for serving also doubles as decor.

Paint Your Interior Cabinets

Arent & Pyke

An inky, marine blue will ground a kitchen in an open space and feel more formal than a light color without being as moody and as dark as black. We also love the idea of painting the interior cabinets a color that corresponds with an accent piece in the room, like this orange cabinet designed by Arent & Pyke to match the carpet.

Add a Serving Window

Romanek Design Studio

As seen in this Malibu kitchen by Romanek Design Studio, a serving window makes spaces feel more open and air but they also make life easier. Even better, they typically connect the kitchen to a backyard or deck space and promote indoor/outdoor living, so they're especially popular if you live somewhere warm and love to host al fresco dinners.

Rethink the Tile Pattern

Jenn Feldman Design

For this Los Angeles kitchen, Jenn Feldman Designs chose a tonal grout to blend in with the navy tile, which is set in a refreshingly unexpected chevron pattern. It feels unexpected and interesting but fits in well since it matches the lower cabinets.

Go Big With Open Shelves

Eric Ray Davidson

Have fun with open shelving, stacking plates and adding items that bring personality to the room as a whole. Try framed photos, candlesticks, and art. The retro red appliances are also definitely worth investing in if you love color and nostalgia.

Splurge on Stone Materials

Werner Straube

In this kitchen designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, the wood tones, brown marble swirls, and beige bar stools warm up the crisp white staples while the metallic accents add some glam. Jenkins says the granite "was a bit of a sell. I told the clients to look at it as art. Of course, now it's their favorite thing."

Lacquer Your Cabinets

Francesco Lagnese

Go glam with a high-gloss deep red reminiscent of wine. The robust, full color adds so much depth and glamour. Proof? This kitchen by Nick Olsen, where geometric tiles pump things up to the next level.

Add an Island Extensione

Hecker Guthrie

The light wood tones and metallic pendant warm up the otherwise cool space in this kitchen designed by Hecker Guthrie. This space also proves that a bistro round bistro table situated over the island makes a classic kitchen layout so much more interesting. And it's even fresher when you paint your bar stools a buoyant shade of mint green hue and hang a copper pendant light overhead.

Alternate Finishes

deVOL Kitchens

We're really digging the alternating black and gray stained wood cabinets in this deVOL kitchen. The varied tones (plus texture) adds interest to a neutral space. The sandy beige walls keep things neutral but warms thing a little more than a crisp white or super light gray. The shearling chair cover warms up, too, and the interior window creates flow and spreads the light.

Accomodate the Pets

DAVID A. LAND

Use Your Surroundings as Inspo

Nicole Franzen

This coral pink kitchen is like being on vacation all year long. With rattan and bamboo staples and a fresh coat of cheerful pink paint, it's quirky, upbeat, and unique without being too over-the-top. If your home is somewhere warm or tropical, follow suite.

Dress Up With Gold

Arent & Pyke

There's nothing quite like metallic to make your interiors pop. Opt for a brushed gold finish on the kitchen cabinets and introduce more down to earth materials like jute to make sure it isn't too flashy, like in this Arent & Pyke-designed kitchen.

Go Retro

deVOL Kitchens

This retro-inspired deVOL kitchen is a beautiful blend of classic English design with contemporary functionality. The glass cabinet customized to fit right into the corner and looks beautiful with the baby pink paint and Kelly green backsplash. And of course, that wood-burning fireplace drives home the charm.

Invest In Appliances

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

When there's not much you can do with a cramped space without making it feel even smaller, add a rug. It'll warm it up, and add color and pattern without overwhelming your kitchen. Interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer also chose a warm color palette and packs plenty of texture-rich materials into the small space.

Be Thoughtful of Spacial Relation

Arent & Pyke

There's a lot to love about this kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke, but we're particularly impressed by the careful, asymmetrical balance happening here. The hood leans to the right of the room, as do the bar stools, which is subtlety reflected in the cream lumbar pillow camouflaging into the sofa. Meanwhile, the linear floating shelf in line with the hood as well as the light fixture, island counter, and sofa form a soothing sense of symmetry.

Use a Unique Stain

deVOL Kitchens

If you prefer the look of unpainted wood but also like to play with colors, consider dyeing your wood cabinets a unique color. In this deVOL kitchen, the aubergine island and lower corner cabinet is super unexpected. We're also loving all the exposed beams and casual floor tiling.

Use Metal Grates

David A Land

Can't decide between glass display cabinets and solid cabinets? Try this happy medium. The metal grates allow for partial visibility and add a shiny touch.

Take Design Risks With Lighting

PHOTO: Anson Smart; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke

Lighting provides the perfect opportunity to play with design, and scale in the kitchen. Arent & Pyke clustered a pair of long, narrow cylindrical pendants to offset the formality of this kitchen instead of going with a classic pendant light over the island.

Set the Scene

deVOL Kitchens

Contemporary kitchen or dreamy Victorian bistro? Everything in this deVOL kitchen contributes to the narrative of European nostalgia, from the olive green Smeg refrigerator camouflaging against the House of Hackney wallpaper to the wrought iron window boxes fastened to the skylight niches. We're in love.

Forgo Overhead Cabinets

Catherine Kwong

The narrow shape of the a galley kitchen tends to present some spacial challenges. In this one designed by Catherine Kwong, the designer opened things up by ditching upper cabinets in favor of a floating shelf. Opting for sconces instead of a flush mount or pendant helps make the ceilings feel a little higher, too.

Repurpose Old Items

PHOTO: Reid Rolls

Leanne Ford is the queen of revamping beat up and outdated things. Case in point? This rustic kitchen island. The tin bucket also looks upscale filled with a gorgeous bouquet of roses, as do the walls, thanks to a fresh coat of paint—in Ford's favorite color.

Bring in a Subtle Egde

PHOTO: Preston Schlebusch; DESIGN: Studio DB

Concrete floors brings an understated edge to this kitchen designed by Studio DB. While classic hardwood panels or fun colorful tiles would also work well in this family home, the sleek grittiness of concrete is a welcome surprise.

Hang Plants

deVOL Kitchens

This country chic kitchen by deVOL is so full of life. The light yellow-painted beams fill it with a sunny energy while the hanging plants and framed plant print make it feel fresh and easygoing, as do the laidback terra cotta floor tiles.

Use Creative Shelving

Romanek Design Studio

Use open shelving to add to the utilitarian feel that's still stylish. In this kitchen, Romanek Design Studio opted for a shelving unit that didn't require any renovations and complements the formal black marble surfaces as well as the more casual tile floors.

Play Up Architectural Quirks

Mikhail Loskutov

Stained glass, but make it 21st century. If you live in a space that has quirky interior windows (fun fact that I learned at the Tenement Museum: Many old apartment buildings have them because they were built to increase air circulation as a preventative measure against tuberculosis), here's how to make them look intentional and incredibly stylish. In his Brooklyn apartment, Crosby Studios designer Harry Nuriev now gets to look through a rose-colored window every day. He used cut-to-size plexiglass from a shop on Canal street, according to Architectural Digest.

Make It Moody

Fantastic Frank

There's nothing sexier than matte black when it comes to kitchen paint colors. Except, that is, when you cover the bottom of the overhead cabinets with a gold mirrored material.

Use Tile as a Transition

Lisa Romerein

Try a bold tile to bridge the transition between a darker and lighter colors. We're obsessed with the blue encaustic tile in this kitchen by Steve Pallrand, especially when warmed up by classic wood cabinets and a little plant collection.

Lay a Round Rug

Nicole Franzen

Instead of opting for a narrow runner in the kitchen, bring in a round jute rug to warm things up. This shape will work especially well in an open kitchen without a rectangular island breaking up the space.

Have Fun With Backsplash

deVOL Kitchens

When it comes to a backsplash, let your imagination run wild. This eclectic turquoise deVOL kitchen gets a surge of graphic style from the artful backsplash. The retro appliances and farmhouse dining table maintain the homey feel.

Forget the Kitchen Island

PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

If you're kitchen is blessed with tons of counter room for cooking and you want to try something different with the leftover space, fill it with a dining table instead. Choose something with similar proportions, like a large rustic dining table, to achieve a similar layout but with a new twist. We're also into the hide area rug under the table in this kitchen designed by Leanne Ford—it's a the perfect dose of warmth.

Make Glassware Pop

deVOL Kitchens

Why hide your favorite glassware behind closed cabinets when they can be displayed out in the open, doubling as decor? The magenta wine glasses in this deVOL Kitchens townhouse accentuate the statement sofa.

Spice Up the Island

Arent & Pyke

A folded effect over the edge of the multi-hued island in this Arent & Pyke kitchen feels fresh and fun while keeping the room understated. The circle motif repeats in the pendant light and as a unique custom handle pull on the cabinets.

Paint the Floors

Savage Gibson

In this bright kitchen , the spring green painted hardwood floors feel like a warm welcome. The framed print, linen curtains, and striped ares rug carry that sentiment throughout the space. Another important takeaway? A bar cart is probably the finishing touch you didn't know you need in a narrow kitchen without an island.

Let the Light Pour In

PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke

Aside from being calming and aesthetically pleasing, having plenty of natural light makes the kitchen a lot easier to work in. When starting from scratch, think about your layout strategically so the spaces where you do the most work are closest to the windows, like the sink placement in this kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke. Then, then add task lighting under the cabinets far away from overhead and natural light.

Open It Up With Interior Glass

Hecker Guthrie

This space designed by Hecker Guthrie is a happy medium between an open floor plan and a closed/ split floor plan thanks to the interior glass doors framing the dining room. The dramatic effect is amplified by the light fixture over the dining table, which also helps transition the kitchen to the rest of the space.

Try Something Unexpected

David Duncan Livingston

Burnt orange cabinets are unexpected, but add a rustic touch to a kitchen. To add to the effect, hand-forged iron lanterns were hung, but painted white inside to reflect more light onto the island. Copy this slim kitchen island if your space is small since it gets the job done without looking out of scale.

Paint It Two Tones

deVOL Kitchens

Why settle for one color when you could have two? Just make sure you choose two complimentary colors so nothing clashes, like the muted mint green and dusty rose pink in this deVOL kitchen. The wood elements and traditional design balance things out nicely, too.

Try A French Brasserie Look

Bjorn Wallender

The decorative brass grilles and accents around the stovetop, plus the white pendant lights give this renovated kitchen by Summer Thornton a French brasserie feel. Storage baskets under the kitchen island table dress things down just a touch.

Use All Available Space

Sara Tramp

Designed by Velinda Hellen of Emily Henderson Design, this kitchen uses every square each strategically. Since it's tiny, every nook and cranny matters, from the storage basket above the sink to the wall hooks on the side of the cabinet and two-tier floating shelves.

Make Marble The Main Attraction

Björn Wallander

Don't be afraid to go marble crazy, from the backsplashes to the countertops and even the floors. The slabs of barely gray honed Carrara marble covering the kitchen of Maxwell Ryan's Hamptons home make for a clean, airy look.

Create A Party On Your Floor

House Beautiful

An orange checkerboard floor brightens up this mostly white kitchen by Gary McBournie, while the contrasting blue door adds a quirky touch. Translation: Loosen up and opt for bold colors.

Think Practically With Seating

Ngoc Minh Ngo

Barstools with a back are objectively more comfortable for posting up at the kitchen island. They're also a safer option for kiddos at the kitchen counter, a consideration Barrie Benson surely made in this family home.

Accent With Brass

deVOL Kitchens

These creamy light brown walls in a gorgeous deVOL kitchen make for the perfect backdrop. The deep blue-gray kitchen island mixed with cool marble surfaces and brass hardware is such a beautifully surprising combination with the strong, earthy walls. Swapping out hardware is an easy way to liven up an all-white kitchen. Choose brass to add a bit of elegance.

Drop Your Floor

Annie Schlechter

A dropped floor makes a rustic kitchen feel even larger and special. The exposed wood beams in the ceiling of this kitchen by Jane Hawkins Hoke give it that farmhouse vibe while the fresh coat of paint and pristine condition assure a contemporary, clean atmosphere.

Pick A Bold Color

Amy Neunsinger

Take blue and white to the next level with a vibrant burst of cobalt, like in this dreamy kitchen by Mark D. Sikes. It makes a statement but still feels classic and is simply perfect for a coastal beach house (or just someone who wishes they lived a little closer to the ocean).

Draw the Eye Up

deVOL Kitchens

Though most of us don't love the look of old heating furnaces in the kitchen, there's not a great alternative. Draw the eye upward with a hanging structure as done here in this deVOL kitchen. Whether you display wind chimes or hang your linens here, it'll come in handy beyond it's aesthetic value.

Make It Monochrome

Jonny Valiant

A glazed backsplash and weathered oak island feel sleek and sexy in this kitchen by Jon de la Cruz. Plus, the hanging rack is functional and stylish. If you love the monochrome look but want a little more soul, take note.

Get a Wood Island to Ground the Room

Jennifer Hughes

Crafted from walnut, imbuia, and anigre, the nearly 11-foot-long island in this kitchen by Richard Anuszkiewicz was inspired by English antiques. Elegance to the max.

Contrast Textures to Make it Feel Historic

Lisa Romerein

The contrast between the rustic stonework and streamlined stainless steel appliances give this French-inspired kitchen by Inga L. Rehmann a serious wow factor. To maximize entertaining space, downsize an island and add a trestle table with stools.

Make Purposeful Updates

Victoria Pearson

You don't have to re-do your whole kitchen to make a statement. This kitchen by Frances Merrill has existing countertops and white range, but the cabinets were painted and hexagonal terracotta floor tiles were added, as well as open shelves.

Try A Statement Ceiling

Eric Piasecki

A green gingham ceiling and pea-green cabinets by designer Gideon Mendelso give an otherwise classic kitchen some cool points.

Choose Dramatic Lighting

Björn Wallander

For an oversized island, like in this Charleston kitchen by Jill sharp Weeks, you need statement lighting of the same scale and proportion .These iron pendants add drama and necessary light without being too over-the-top.

Make It Indoor/Outdoor

This kitchen designed by Amber Interiors is California dream. With a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall door that leads outside, you can enjoy the fresh air at all times. Plus, the light sheers blowing in the wind add an ethereal vibe. Pro tip: Customize glass cabinetry that stretches up to the feeling so it'll feel even more open.

Use Taller Kitchen Storage

Eric Piasecki

The subtle color in this kitchen bring a coziness to the space, but don't distract from its traditional style. And we need to talk about that insanely cool rolling ladder. Plus, it'll keep things organized.

Create A Chalkboard Bar

Alec Hemer

A chalkboard wall, like in this kitchen by Erin Martin and Kim Dempster, is the most fun way to show off your weekend brunch menu. (Plus, now you don't have to worry about your kids drawing on the walls).

What are the 5 main types of kitchen layouts?

House Beautiful

Galley Kitchen: This is as about straightforward as it gets, with two parallel rows of counters, appliances, and storage built-ins along two opposite walls. Galley kitchens tend to be especially popular in small spaces since they work well with standard sizing and also only require two rows with a narrow aisle for standing room.

Straight Kitchen: Straight kitchens are common in small spaces and open floor plan living environments. Unlike the galley, all of the appliances, storage elements, and countertops occupy a single wall while the other wall is optimized with decor or strategic storage. Or, if the room isn't enclosed, it opens right up into a larger space. One of the best ways to separate the kitchen area from the living space in this context is to add a piece of furniture, like a small island, that doubles the counter room and visually sections off each area.

L-Shape Kitchen: This kitchen layout also takes up two walls. The sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator are along one wall or row while the stove is in line with the island or on the corner wall, forming an L-shape. It's a great go-to for busy cooks who do a lot of meal prep and appreciate an easy cleanup job.

U-Shape Kitchen: Just like the above, it's exactly what it sounds like. The appliances and surface spaces form a U-shape, usually framing the parameter of the room. Typically, the sink and dishwasher will be side by side, and then on the corner wall, you'll have your stove and other appliances, like a refrigerator, and one of the counter spaces can even curl off the wall to create a casual breakfast bar. It can help streamline complex cooking, and if the room is big enough, an island can be added in the center.

Open Kitchen: An open kitchen can also be referred to as the great room, but it really just speaks to the types of kitchens that are open to the living room family room, dining room, and/ or breakfast nook. The shared space allows for more time spent together and is especially good for families.

Island Kitchen: An island can enhance a kitchen of various layouts, whether you add one to a straight kitchen, L-shaped, U-shaped, or open kitchen. They can even actually work nicely in galley kitchens if it's wide enough to fit one. Functionally, they can add extra counter space for cooking and casual dining, they can be outfitted to accommodate appliances or extra sinks, and they allow you to pack in extra storage.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

50 Stunning House & Home Kitchens

Kitchens

January 24, 2018

If you’re in need of inspiration for your next kitchen renovation, look no further. We’re shining a light on 50 beautiful kitchens that have graced the pages of House & Home. From country kitchens to sleek and modern entertaining hubs, click through to get standout kitchen design ideas sure to spark a makeover.

A modern black and white kitchen could look austere, and while this is streamlined, the materials feel rich and warm. Light and airy legs give the stools a graphic quality.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Erika Floysvik

The two chandeliers hanging above this kitchen’s island — an indulgence at $1,500 apiece — and bentwood stools give the space a bistro-style romance. Using the same trim as the cabinets for the range hood softens the overall look.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Mélanie Cherrier

An oversized island acts as a prep, storage and dining area and woven-leather stools by Mark Albrecht add an extra touch of craftsmanship.

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Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Neil Johnson

A black, restaurant-inspired lighting system punctuates this kitchen. For subtle contrast, the ceiling was painted in Benjamin Moore’s Sea Froth (2107-60), reduced in color by 25 per cent. The breakfast room occupies a sunny corner just beyond the kitchen.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home December 2017

Designer: Katherine Newman

Designer Cindy Bleeks designed this kitchen so she can easily change the look of the neutral space by swapping in new accessories on the display shelves and counters, and a new rug underfoot.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home April 2016

Designer: Cindy Bleeks

To simplify the look of this kitchen, designer Virginie Martocq installed cabinets with Shaker-style doors, as well as delicate brass pendants over the island, letting the focus be on the lake view.

Photographer: Kim Jeffrey

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Virginie Martocq

A hammered-copper apron-front sink, an industrial pendant, glass uppers and wood shelves add period-appropriate personality to this kitchen. The counter was extended into a peninsula to create a spot for casual dining.

Photographer: Robin Stubbert

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Ines Mazzotta

In this spacious kitchen, traditional design moves — like marble counters, glass-fronted cabinets and checkerboard floors — get a contemporary update with the addition of gold-toned hardware and pendants.

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home June 2016

Designer: Maxime Vandal and Richard Ouellette, Les Ensembliers

Deep lower cabinets make this kitchen highly functional, while the upper doors flip up to allow easy access to dishes and stemware.

Photographer: Darcie Watson

Source: House & Home January 2017

Designer: Darcie Watson

Bright red bar stools at the end of the large kitchen island complement the navy color palette in this spacious kitchen.

Photographer: Michael Graydon

Source: House & Home October 2017

A striped runner adds color and life to the floor, so this all-white kitchen feels like it belongs to the rest of the bright, family-friendly house beyond.

Photographer: Kim Jeffrey

Source: House & Home April 2017

Designer: Jennifer Worts

Given the sloped ceilings, designer Anne Hepfer knew long pendants over the kitchen island would look awkward. Instead, she designed a pair of polished-nickel gooseneck task lights — a nod to outdoor dock lighting — and had them mounted on either end of the island.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home August 2017

Designer: Anne Hepfer

An inviting blend of white and walnut cabinetry perfectly suits this sunny family kitchen.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Alison Milne

“The dock and kitchen are the heart and hub of this cottage,” says homeowner Dawn Beswick, adding that the whole family loves to cook and congregate around the 12-foot-long island. Opening the kitchen ceiling to the second floor floods the space with natural light and “lets the kids poke their heads over to join the conversation or check on the status of a meal,” she says.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home July 2017

Designer: Cory DeFrancisco, Muskoka Living Interiors

A metal shelf suspended from the ceiling provides extra storage and defines this kitchen area without blocking the natural light that pours in through a skylight. Details such as velvet-covered barstools and unexpectedly delicate light fixtures inject glamor.

Photographer: Adrien Williams

Source: House & Home December 2017

Designer: Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gerard, BlazysGerard

Designer Patricia Larsen played up the Cantera stone floors with floating concrete shelves. She replaced a bulky island with an old table, and hung a copper light fixture, made locally, overhead.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home February 2017

Designer: Patricia Larsen

Despite the small footprint, designer James Davie managed to fit a full-size farmhouse sink, under-counter fridge and plenty of storage into this kitchenette. Mint-green enamel shades give the light fixtures a vintage look.

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home August 2017

Designer: James Davie

The home’s existing windows were left unchanged. “We didn’t want to lose the character,” says designer Sophie Burke, who also kept the skylights. An enclosed porch was transformed into a dining nook, and Sophie retained the panelling to give the space a casual vibe.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home April 2017

Designer: Sophie Burke

Large floor tiles, hardware-free cabinetry and unobtrusive recessed lighting create a streamlined space with a soothing effect. “I like it to be peaceful when I cook,” says homeowner Catriona Smart. “To me, a clean, white kitchen is as peaceful as it gets.” A chevron-tiled backsplash provides a hint of texture amidst otherwise sleek surfaces.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home December 2017

Designer: Kirsten Marshall, Palmerston Design

Homeowner Alison Gordon wanted an industrial component in the handsome kitchen, and designer Shirley Meisels tailored the length
of the kitchen island to accommodate the light fixture they loved. The curb backsplash was kept low to emphasize the room’s horizontal lines and focus attention on the vent hood sheathed in matte black metal.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Shirley Meisels

In this galley kitchen, a Martha Sturdy table doubles as a dining surface and desk. Dry goods are stored in the condo’s converted den (not shown), which designer Jonathan Litchfield turned into a pantry and closet.

Photographer: Tracey Ayton

Source: House & Home September

Designer: Jonathan Litchfield

Painting the island and lower cabinets in a darker tone injects color into the light and airy room. Designers Natalie Hodgins and Shannon Morrison tried many samples to attain the perfect cool grey before settling on Benjamin Moore’s Steel Wool (2121-20).

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home August 2016

Designer: Natalie Hodgins and Shannon Morrison, Sarah Richardon Design

To update the kitchen, Jennifer Scott painted it white and hung an Art Deco-era pendant.

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Photographer: Tracey Ayton

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Jennifer Scott

This kitchen was enlarged by two feet into the adjoining dining space to accommodate an expansive island with seating for three.

Photographer: Tracey Ayton

Source: House & Home September 2017

Designer: Ivan Quintana, Medina Design House

This kitchen underwent a few impactful cosmetic changes during the fast-paced reno. The old countertop and dated backsplash were replaced with Carrara marble for a serene new design. Painting the cabinetry white gave the space a fresh, clean feel.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home November 2017

Designer: Colleen McGill

Designer Lindsay Konior updated the pendant with an oversized frosted bulb for an industrial touch in her sleek kitchen.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home September 2017

Designer: Lindsay Konior, Qanūk

Warm gold-toned pulls keep the white cabinetry from skewing too cold for the cozy kitchen. Bianco Carrara marble sets the island apart from the cabinetry around the kitchen’s perimeter.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks

Try turning a broom closet or nook into a bespoke pantry to showcase your favorite preserves, specialty oils and everyday essentials, as done here in this kitchen. Its clean design, complete with double glass pocket doors, makes a powerful impression.

Photographer: Frans van der Heijden

Source: House & Home March 2016

Designer: Kate Hume and Frans van der Heijden

Homeowner Jan Lette fell in love with the idea of using brass accents and a blue-and-white palette for the kitchen. She had custom brass edging made for the vent hood, along with brass toekicks that pick up on the warmth of the floor color.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home August 2017

Designer: Alex Arnott

An antique kilim rug from designer J Gibson’s family’s former cottage introduces warm tones, soft texture and a touch of pattern to the kitchen. J used an old library ladder that once belonged to his great-uncle as makeshift wall art in the adjacent breakfast area. It’s a clever counterpoint to the otherwise-bare, soft grey walls.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home February 2017

Designer: J Gibson

The honed bluestone floors and black Caesarstone counter on the island make a strong statement, so designer Tiffany Leigh brought in glossy white perimeter cabinets and counters for balance. Warm wood accents and round fixtures soften the look.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home May 2017

Designer: Tiffany Leigh and Sarah Richardson, Sarah Richardson Design

The backsplash’s navy tiles echo the island’s blue-painted millwork for a layered look. An articulated faucet and wood-backed stools with leather seats emphasize the kitchen’s industrial vibe.

Photographer: Janet Kimber

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie, 31 Westgate

Natural light pours through the skylight into this functional galley kitchen. Open storage and white walls keep the look bright and airy.

Photographer: Robin Stubbert

Source: House & Home July 2017

Designer: Kelly Anderson

Checkerboard floors, flat-front cabinets and a Dualit toaster give this kitchen a mid-century mood.

Photographer: Robin Stubbert

Source: House & Home September 2017

Designer: Whitney Keeley

In this kitchen, designer Margot Austin opted for humble butcherblock counters, but designed them with mod waterfall edges — a treatment typically used with marble or quartz.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home August 2016

Designer: Margot Austin

Faux Statuario marble makes a durable backsplash and injects dramatic pattern into this kitchen, while a metal ledge below puts oils and a cutting board on display. In the place of floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets, negative wall space creates visual breathing room and makes the floating uppers look lighter.

Photographer: Colin Way

Source: House & Home July 2017

Designer: Aly Velji

“The hood fan is the focal point of kitchens these days,” says designer Nam Dang-Mitchell. “We decided to hide all the seams with polished nickel and a riveted detail,” balancing classic craftsmanship and clean-lined design. A mix of dark-stained walnut and white cabinetry is crisp and tailored.

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Photographer: Colin Way

Source: House & Home May 2017

Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell

The lack of hardware on the upper cabinets offers a streamlined look while dark grey counter tops and backsplash adds warmth to this white kitchen.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home April 2017

The island table was a vintage piece that was elevated to match the countertop height in Sloane Klevin’s country kitchen.

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Photographer: John Gruen

Source: House & Home August 2017

Designer: Selina van der Geest

This kitchen’s simple sensibility, from the Shaker-style cabinets to the classic black and white palette, make it timeless. On the wood table, clamped into an easel, is a tile scene of the Niagara River and marina by local early 20th-century artisans.

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Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home May 2017

Designer: Brett Sherlock and James Booty

The kitchen cabinets extend to the ceiling to maximize storage space. The black-backed peninsula helps to create a defined dining area, balancing the frames and upholstery.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home September 2017

Designer: Tatiana Velasevic

For a showhome, this kitchen has a relatively modest footprint, but the ceiling detail makes it feel special. French doors to the garden let in lots of light; framing them with interior black shutters injects European flair.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home December 2017

Designer: Brian Gluckstein

A hand-worked patina gives the metal on the waterfall island and vent hood an artisanal quality. Special-occasion dishes and glassware are stored in a freestanding armoire (far right).

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Richard Ouellette, Les Ensembliers

Soft grey-green cabinets set this kitchen apart from the crowd, but are a very livable choice.

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Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Olivia Botrie

The Caesarstone island was designed without a sink so the dining and prep surface is uninterrupted.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Samantha Farjo

Black mod bar stools add a graphic note in this all-white kitchen, while a rug injects warmth.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home June 2016

Designer: Kelly Buffey, Joel Bray, Jamie Metrick and Renee Metrick

A wall of marble behind the stove in this open-concept space makes a modern statement. “I love its gold-brown seam,” designer Scott Yetman says of the darting idiosyncrasy in the cut. “It adds character to the black, grey and white, and brings in the tone of wood and warm metals.”

Photographer: Drew Hadley

Source: House & Home February 2017

Designer: Scott Yetman

This home’s classic white kitchen feels of-the-moment with exotic tile, warm metal finishes and lantern lighting.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home January 2016

Designer: Andrea Armstrong

Spraying the wood cabinets white gave CTV news anchor Tamara Taggart the bright kitchen she was coveting at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home May 2017

Designer: Nicole Sjöstedt (styling)

As tempting as it is to pack a small kitchen with mess-concealing closed storage, a pair of open shelves is a smart way to combine display with useful storage, and show off the wallpaper behind.

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Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Sarah Hartill

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Kitchen in a private house - 100 photos of fashionable and modern design ideas

For almost every family, the kitchen is the main room in the house. Every day, all members of the seven gather on it for a meal or tea. The kitchen space should be cozy and multifunctional, regardless of its dimensions.

The main difference from the kitchen in an apartment building is that all the main communications of the building are collected here, and in some cases a stove is installed to heat the home.

Kitchens in the house can be completely different in shape and dimensions. Therefore, before repair work, it is necessary to draw up a design project for the future kitchen, where all the little things and details will be thought out.

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Principles of kitchen equipment0021
Photo of kitchen design in a private house

Principles of kitchen equipment

Kitchen design in a private house is a reflection of originality and conveys the character of the owners.

The kitchen in the house has distinctive features from the kitchen space in apartment buildings in the following aspects:

the working area can be made where it is most comfortable;
the number of window openings is much higher, so a large amount of natural light;
the creation of a fireplace is used in rooms in which a stove for heating is located;
there are cases when the kitchen space combines both the dining room and the entrance area in one room, it is important to plan the design project in advance;

The constitution and dimensions of the kitchen in a country house are very diverse, which makes it possible to experiment.

Shapes and dimensions of the kitchen

In most cases, the kitchen in a country house has a non-standard shape, which is not quite familiar to most people.

Square shape

Designing a kitchen in a private house with this shape will not be a problem. First, you should understand where the work area will be located, start from where the main communications of the house will take place.

Furnishing a space depends entirely on the dimensions of the room. If the kitchen is small in a private house, then the furniture is best placed in a linear or angular way. If the kitchen space is large, then the island method is used so that the room does not seem empty. Here you can also make a kitchen - a dining room in a private house.

Narrow shape

In such rooms, styles that increase the visual space are preferred. Suitable styles - minimalism or loft, which exclude many small details in the interior.

Kitchen set should not be bulky, give preference to small furniture. A corner kitchen in a private house will also be appropriate. If the kitchen has a window in a private house, then highlight it with bright blinds or Roman blinds. The flooring should run parallel to the narrow wall.

Combined kitchen

This type of kitchen becomes popular when the room is small and does not have the correct form. Often the kitchen is combined with the living room.

You can fence off with the help of a bar counter. It is not appropriate to use the classical style, it is better to give preference to minimalism or modernity.

The layout of the kitchen in a private house in the minimalist style is very beneficial, as it implies a minimum of elements in the decor. A small kitchen in a private house will become accountable and functional, thanks to simple forms of minimalism.

Decorating a kitchen in a private house in Art Nouveau style is a very good option, since it is possible to combine different materials and colors here. The great advantage of Art Nouveau is that it can be used in kitchens of any size.

Furnishing the kitchen

Furnishing the kitchen space begins with the development of the project. Repair work begins with the planning of technical structures.

In order to make the room comfortable and multifunctional, a detailed layout of the kitchen in a private house is required, taking into account all communications.

Creating a modern kitchen in a private home is a complex and expensive process. Since central communications are already provided in apartment buildings, but not in private ones.

For reliability, it is best to show your kitchen project to specialists so that there are no problems in the future. Photos of the kitchen in a private house are presented to help, with which it will be easier to make a choice.

Photo of a kitchen design in a private house

Kitchen on Feng Shui-10 important tips when executing the kitchen interior

Cleaning of the cuisine according According to Feng Shui, the kitchen symbolizes health, wealth and abundance. The interior of the kitchen, the preparation of food and the subsequent cleaning of the kitchen is an important way to show how much we care about ourselves and our loved ones.

If you decide to equip your home according to the principles of Feng Shui, you should start with the kitchen, because the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house.

Therefore, by creating and decorating your kitchen in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, you contribute to your prosperity and health. Feng Shui is a rather complex teaching and advice is usually given to a specific house and specific people living in it. But, despite this, there are basic principles applicable to the arrangement of any kitchen.

Location kitchen. Not always the location of the kitchen depends on us. It is better if the kitchen is not visible from the threshold of your apartment and is not located opposite the front door; according to the rules of Feng Shui, it is not good to stumble upon the kitchen right from the threshold. According to Feng Shui, because of this, wealth will easily leave the house, in addition, this arrangement encourages the inhabitants of the house to eat and chew all the time without ceasing.

Do not panic if the kitchen is still visible from the main entrance of the house. You can reduce the negative impact of this arrangement: always keep the door to the kitchen closed. If there is no door, you can hang beautiful curtains, beaded curtains or thread curtains in place of the kitchen door. You can place something bright and distracting from the kitchen in the room, for example, a picture or any other decorative object, so that when you enter the house, your eyes fall primarily on this object, and not on the kitchen. "Wind music" above the kitchen door will also help to correct the situation.

Protrusions and height differences do not contribute to good feng shui of the kitchen: feng shui experts advise against dividing the kitchen into zones using floors of different levels, podiums, steps, as well as ceiling beams and protrusions.

Ideal Feng Shui kitchen - on the same level with the rest of the rooms, and, above all, with the dining room.

In the kitchen and other rooms of the house, do not store massive or bulky items above your head. This causes a subconscious strong feeling of anxiety and psychological discomfort. When planning your kitchen design, it is important to provide the right place to store massive kitchen utensils so that they are not over your head or where you sit.

It is not recommended to use mirror tiles or small reflective elements in the kitchen. They break the reflection of a person into fragments, which means they can “break” life as well.

Color palette. A lot of red is not welcome in the kitchen. When decorating the kitchen, do not abuse this color too much - it can provoke disputes and quarrels. If you and your loved ones often quarrel in the kitchen, look around - maybe the color of the walls is to blame.

It is best to use in the kitchen the colors of light and cold shades: white, green, light beige, light yellow, light brown, blue. If you prefer furniture in bright colors, you need to balance it with calm colors of the walls and surrounding decor.

Fluorescent light is not suitable for any room in the house, it negatively affects the eyes and nervous system, which can increase blood pressure, intraocular pressure and cause headaches. If you only have fluorescent light in your kitchen, add at least one fluorescent lamp. It is better if in the kitchen and in the house there are ordinary lamps, lamps, fluorescent chandeliers.

Kitchen from the inside. The stove should not stand next to the window, because the heat of the stove, according to Feng Shui, represents prosperity and wealth. You don't want your wealth to fly out the window, do you? It is advisable not to stand with your back to the door when you are cooking. If this is not possible, you can hang a mirror that will reflect you and the cooking process.

Cooking on a stove is preferable to cooking in a microwave oven, since microwaves spread an electromagnetic field that has a negative effect on the state of the soul and body of a person. For the same reason, it is better to use a gas stove than an electric one.

TOP FENG SHUI TIPS - 10 IMPORTANT RULES
1. Remove unnecessary things from closets. Find out what you really use. If you want to keep an unwanted item, even if you rarely use it, place it as far away as possible, for example, in hard-to-reach places in a kitchen cabinet.

2. The kitchen must be in order and perfectly clean. This applies not only to garbage on the floor and dirty dishes on the table - in this room it is contraindicated to swear and fuss. Do not keep broken, broken or damaged items here. If the kitchen is kept in disarray, then this may affect the state of finances. Clutter in the house attracts trouble.

3. Do not place foreign objects in the kitchen, as this will prevent the flow of positive “chi” energy. Avoid sharp corners and open shelves in the kitchen.
4. Remove everything from the worktop while you are not cooking.
5. Put like to like. For example, spices to spices, plates to plates, etc.

6. Make sure everything in the kitchen works, including all the lights. Sharpen your knives.
7. The worktop must perform its main function - to serve as food preparation. You should not force the countertop with unnecessary items, it should always have a neat and well-groomed appearance.

8. Recognize the importance of the stove in the kitchen. The stove is a powerful symbol of wealth in your life and should be treated with the utmost respect. Stop the trend of only one or two burners, use all burners to bring more healthy energy into your home. The burners running on your stove symbolize the wealth coming into your home.

9. The kitchen must contain the following elements: Fire, Water, Metal, Earth. The element that is usually missing is the tree. You can bring it in with things like fruits or even just photos of fruits, trees, landscapes. When all the elements are balanced in space, you will feel great.

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