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Modern Kitchen - 22 Modern Kitchen Design Ideas For A New Kitchen
Verde Tinos Marble Kitchen, Cullifords (geraldculliford.co.uk)
If 2021 was the year in which the humble kitchen reinvented itself (largely due to the pandemic), what's in store for the modern kitchen in 2022?
A successful kitchen design includes many elements – layout, cabinets, worktops, appliances, and so forth, and today's modern kitchen seamlessly combines function, aesthetic and technology where every square inch needs to work harder. Essentially, our spaces need to do more.
The modern kitchen
2022 is set to be a 'landmark year for the blended kitchen space', Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations at Rotpunkt, declares. 'Presenting a true democracy for today's lifestyle, the kitchen of tomorrow will be contemporary in style and spatially ergonomic with the very best sustainable furniture forming the basis of each scheme.'
The most desirable modern kitchen designs will reflect what Daval Furniture refer to as 'whole-house interior design schemes', where the kitchen-living space includes added value living areas like a home bar or utility/boot room.
Optimising how the kitchen space adapts with our lifestyles will be vital this year, says Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director at Daval: 'Post pandemic life will bring a deeper appreciation of the capabilities of custom-made furniture, alongside the introduction of hygienic surfaces and hardworking kitchen storage like walk-in pantries.'
From adventurous earthy tones to brilliantly bold hues, we're getting braver with colour, too. Ian Penney, Business Unit Director for Room Solutions at Homebase, elaborates: 'There will be lots of earthy tones as we continue to appreciate the great outdoors, but also bright colours such as teals and vibrant accents like copper or gold handles for an optimistic burst of colour. We’ve introduced new cabinet colours into our on-trend collection of contemporary House Beautiful kitchens. Designed and built right here in the UK, these kitchens are sleek and stylish with smart finishing touches. There really is something for everyone, especially those looking to turn their Pinterest dreams into reality. '
New kitchen vs simple refresh
Not all kitchen makeovers have to be expensive. 'Kitchens can be costly investments and aren't easily interchangeable. Using paint to add a splash of colour to walls, cabinet fronts, tiles, or shelving units is not only cost effective, but also allows for a unique burst of creativity and personality to be injected with ease,' says Helen Shaw, Director at Benjamin Moore UK.
To give you all the modern kitchen inspiration you need, here are the top kitchen trends for 2022. From colour and surface choices to finishes and layout, planning your dream kitchen starts here...
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Green is still the 'It' colour
Tom Howley
Green kitchens are still having a moment in 2022.
'As a colour we associate primarily with nature, this grounding shade has an incredible way of reconnecting us with our surroundings, creating moments of calm and positivity,' says Tom Howley, Design Director at the eponymous kitchen company.
Ben Burbidge, Managing Director of Kitchen Makers, agrees that we'll continue to a surge in popularity of green finishes: 'A positive and versatile colour it can be used in deep, rich saturated tones to deliver a luxury look, especially when combined with marble worktops and brass detailing. At the other end of the scale softer, more powdery tones are particularly efficient in delivering the aspirational country kitchen look.'
Pictured: The Devine Collection in Serpentine, Tom Howley
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The painted kitchen
British Standard by Plain English
When paired with authentic raw materials, painted furniture creates a durable kitchen environment that is classic in nature, yet contemporary in finish. The grains in the wood are still visible too, giving an element of texture. Above all, it's cost-effective, providing a great way to renovate your kitchen without the expense of replacing whole units.
The British Standard design team are seeing an increase in cabinets being painted in bright, playful hues. As seen here, Jacqueline Mercer aka @tinyandthehouse, transformed her hand-painted British Standard kitchen by repainting the originally inky blue cabinets in a cheerful yellow.
Read more: How to paint your kitchen cupboards & where to buy the best kitchen cupboard paint
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Storage of every kind
House Beautiful/Jake Seal
Storage is, and will continue to be, a big part of the kitchen space, with a specific focus around hidden storage solutions. Essential for a streamlined finish, storage systems will maximise space without negatively impacting the look and style of your kitchen.
Ian at Homebase comments: 'Storage remains a top priority, which is why Homebase are launching butler pantries and corner units to help customers to make the most of their kitchen space. '
Pictured: House Beautiful Islington Kitchen in Ice Blue, Homebase
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Statement sinks
British Standard by Plain English
To balance the stylised aesthetic of statement taps (from brass to matt black), we are placing more attention on sink details when it comes to kitchen design.
‘Statement sinks are a trend that continues to gain momentum. More and more clients are focused on finding “the one” when it comes to their kitchen sinks, with vintage and vintage-style pieces, such as this fluted farmhouse design, among the most covetable,' says British Standard Design Manager, Adrian Bergman.
Pictured: British Standard cupboards, British Standard by Plain English
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The peekaboo pantry
British Standard by Plain English
Pantry or larder storage is an essential part of any modern kitchen, and for 2022 the focus is – as British Standard by Plain English calls it – Peekaboo pantries.
'With pantries continuing to top kitchen wish lists, people are adding open shelving to slimline doors or a curtain to even the smallest of spaces to create mini ancillary spaces,' Adrian at British Standard explains.
Pictured: British Standard cupboards, British Standard by Plain English
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Modular furniture
InHouse Inspired Room Design
Broken plan will be the layout of choice and statement furniture solutions combined with modular furniture will become the building blocks of the modern kitchen.
The experts at Rotpunkt explain: 'Industry forecasts indicate that versatile pieces of furniture that create a more flexible home environment will top the charts in 2022, with integrated wall and ceiling storage systems through to all-inclusive islands with space to cook, dine and do business.'
Case in point: The stylish and practical NX510 kitchen from next125 features tall wood veneer doors which open with a tap, then slides effortlessly to disappear to the sides of the cabinet with a gentle push.
Pictured: NX510 kitchen from next125, InHouse Inspired Room Design
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Home bars
Davonport
As we're entertaining more at home, the modern kitchen needs to accommodate this, so it's no wonder that built-in bars (however big or small) are becoming a must-have feature.
The team of expert designers at Davonport explain: 'With restrictions on socialising over the past two years, our homes have evolved from being our sanctuary to our main social and entertaining hub. As a result, the demand for a home bar or drinks cabinet within the kitchen has increased and is not looking to abate any time soon.'
Pictured: Pantry in classic Mayland kitchen, Davonport
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Breakfast bar
Moores
There's also an increase in demand for the breakfast bar. 'A breakfast bar is a versatile piece perfect for a multifunctional kitchen – with the right seating it can work as a dining table where you can enjoy a quick breakfast or informal meal with family and friends, while it doubles up as a bar and buffet area to serve drinks and canapes when hosting a party,' say Harvey Jones designers.
Pictured: House Beautiful Islington Kitchen - Ice Blue, Porcelain, Wild Oak, available at Homebase
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Steeped in history
Quorn Stone
The idea that 'old is the new' is driven by a sense of nostalgia and comfort. The design team at British Standard by Plain English say customers are seeking to create spaces full of intrigue and charm. How? By blending older, more characterful pieces into their new kitchens. 'These homely spaces go beyond function and are a backdrop to treasured personal objects, ceramics, glassware and artwork,' they explain.
Equally, filling your home with natural stone flooring, for example, will lend a soothing quality to any room, complementing both contemporary and more traditional kitchen interiors.
Pictured: Bordeaux French Limestone, Quorn Stone
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All glass
Tom Howley
On the modern kitchen wish list this year is glass. 'Not only do glazed cabinets break up the monotony of repetitive, solid fronted doors – especially in large spaces – they maximise the flow of light into darker corners,' Tom Howley explains. 'Having glass-fronted doors is as good as open shelving when it comes to displaying your prized pieces.'
Davonport designers say in the last 12 months glass has been used more decoratively and dramatically as splashbacks or backdrops for open shelving.
Pictured: The Hartford Collection in Azurite, Tom Howley
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Cupboard skirt
British Standard by Plain English
A cupboard skirt is an ideal decorative finishing touch for rustic, country-style kitchens.
'Instantly softening, a sink skirt is also a great way to inject colour and pattern into your kitchen or pantry,' says Karla Patterson, Designer at British Standard. 'Affordable and stylish, it's also a clever way to conceal any unsightly storage and undersink spaces. '
Pictured: British Standard kitchen in the home of Lisa Mehydene, founder of edit58, British Standard by Plain English
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The kitchen office
Moores
The rise of the 'working kitchen' has seen an increased demand for multi-functional spaces.
Kitchens will continue to require extra worktop space for home workers who may not have a home office, making way for laptops and monitors and even spaces for craft making.
There's a continued focus on integrated seating areas, storage solutions and extended breakfast bars or kitchen island units that become an all-inclusive workstation.
Pictured: House Beautiful Camberwell Kitchen - Nickel, available at Homebase
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Large flagstone tiles
Quorn Stone
For a high-traffic area like the kitchen, you need durable flooring which also looks good. The choice for 2022? Flagstone floor tiles.
Isabel Fernandez, Director of Quorn Stone, explains: 'For centuries, estates and country homes have used flagstone flooring, thanks to their hardwearing characteristics and classic appearance that have stood the test of time. Now more than ever, people are wanting to create this timeless look in their kitchens by choosing large format flagstones.'
Pictured: Monte Carlo tumbled limestone, prices start from £33, Quorn Stone.
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Glazed tiles
British Standard by Plain English
The British Standard design team have noticed a growing number of clients opting for plain or patterned glazed tiles to create eye-catching sink walls. This rich, glossy depth of colour on glazed tiles provides great textural contrast against pared back, hand painted wooden cabinetry.
Ian Penney at Homebase says tiling is the perfect way to upgrade to a modern kitchen: 'If you’re looking for a simpler refresh, tiling is a great way to go. We’ll be launching a new tiling range that will suit every style; everything from fun patterns and bright shades to darker and bolder colours in all shapes and sizes. Tiling is a great way to inject character into a kitchen, while being versatile, easy to clean and extremely durable. It's also really easy!'
Pictured: British Standard cupboards, British Standard by Plain English
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Round shapes
Harvey Jones
In modern kitchen design, rounded shapes exude luxury and sophistication. A beautiful design element, these softer forms are more ergonomic and feel more natural to use. Aesthetically too, every view is taken care of, rather than creating abrupt stops.
'Rounded corners will be particularly popular in kitchen islands. The majority of worktop features, especially for breakfast bars, use contrasting materials like wood and quartz composite, with different level thickness. A curved seating area is more sociable (think of a round table vs. a long narrow table),' Emma Cowburn, Kitchen Designer at Harvey Jones, explains.
Pictured: Shaker kitchen, Harvey Jones
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Back to front kitchens
Our kitchens are moving, quite literally.
'Traditionally a kitchen sits at the back of the home overlooking the garden but we have noticed a growing number of clients creating kitchens at the front of the home,' Adrian at British Standard explains. 'Many terraced houses feature two rooms at the front which can often be knocked through to create one large living space, this can be a good alternative to a side return, saving you the cost of an extension.
'By moving the kitchen to the front you can benefit from an open plan layout and a quieter sitting room at the back of the house, plus a double perspective will give added natural light.'
Pictured: British Standard cupboards, British Standard by Plain English
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Delightful displays
deVOL
The kitchen shelfie is reinventing itself for 2022. 'From contemporary open shelving through to traditional dressers, the trend for decorating kitchens with beautiful ceramics and glassware is back,' says Ben at Kitchen Makers.
Open shelves offer an area to showcase your styling capabilities, as well as being a highly practical storage solution. 'Displaying meaningful or decorative items is a relatively simple and effective way to inject personality into a room, giving it a more inviting and homely feel,' adds Richard Davonport, Managing Director at Davonport.
Pictured: Kitchen cupboards in Scullery Yellow, deVOL
Read more: This yellow kitchen in a fisherman's cottage in St Ives is full of character
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Invisible shelves
British Standard by Plain English
Open shelving takes on an invisible form in the modern kitchen. Adrian at British Standard explains this kitchen trend: 'Adding a single shelf in the same colour as the wall behind creates the illusion that the shelf is floating or invisible, allowing the pieces featured on them to take centre stage. This type of open shelving offers a less fitted appearance over wall cupboards.'
Polly Shearer, Kitchen Interiors Expert at Tap Warehouse, develops this trend with the idea of the 'invisible kitchen'. She adds: 'People no longer want to fill their kitchens with clutter and accessories, but strip it back to the essentials and have cupboards that blend into the walls behind them.'
Pictured: British Standard kitchen in the home of Susanna Hawkins (@shnordic), British Standard by Plain English
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Metallic accents
Moores
As well as looking stylish, metal is a practical solution – it's extremely hardwearing and boasts antimicrobial properties which makes it a great choice for a working kitchen. And for 2022, metallic surfaces, from handles to worktops and splashbacks, will prove popular in kitchen design.
Hush Kitchens founder, Chris Spink, comments: 'While stainless steel was commonly used in industrial kitchens, now brass, copper and zinc are the must-have materials. '
Gold and bronze shades adding a splash of luxury or hotel-decadence will be big. 'These colours were once reserved for smaller accents such as handles or taps, however, in recent times, we have seen them appear in larger forms such as sinks and entire island work surfaces,' designers at Davonport explain.
Meanwhile, Darren Watts, Showroom Development & Design Director at Wren Kitchens, singles out hardware in any form of brass, from vintage to polished, as being the most popular as it will add warmth and a touch of drama without being overpowering.
Pictured: House Beautiful Islington Kitchen - Alpine, available at Homebase
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Marble splashbacks
British Standard by Plain English
Changing your kitchen splashback is a great way to give your cooking space a facelift. A modern kitchen must-have, marble continues to be synonymous with style and elegance.
'Elegant, tactile and organic, marble is making a comeback as the most popular choice for splashbacks and work surfaces,' says Adrian at British Standard. 'Richly veined varieties, such as the piece seen in this Streatham kitchen, are a great way to make a statement if you are not looking to use bold colour or pattern and can look particularly luxurious when paired with metallic lighting and hardware,'
Pictured: British Standard cupboards, British Standard by Plain English
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Cork
Marcus Lawett
Both renewable and biodegradable, versatile cork is making its way into the modern kitchen.
Bo Hellberg, CMO at String Furniture, comments: 'Cork is a material part of the “biophilia” trend, where we seek to connect with nature and organic materials and plant life, in our homes. It is obviously inherently sustainable and brings warmth and texture to any surface or space, but it’s also ideal for insulating, which makes it great for kitchens.
'Cork is a great match for our metal shelves, taming the industrial look. It combines the Scandi kitchen interior with a softer, organic material.'
Pictured: String system cork bottle tray, String Furniture
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Integrated appliances
Kitchen Makers/Jon Day
As we're spending more time cooking and entertaining at home, there's now a greater investment in kitchen appliances – from coffee machines to wine coolers – that won't compromise cabinet or other appliance space.
Ben at Kitchen Makers explains: 'With the rise in the popularity of laundry rooms and breakfast stations, integrated appliances will allow you to keep your room streamlined.'
Pictured: Alderley in Bone, Kitchen Makers
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85 Kitchen Design Ideas - Remodeling Ideas for Interior Design
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
28
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.
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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.
30
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.
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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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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."
36
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.
37
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.
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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.
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Accomodate the Pets
DAVID A. LAND
Designed by Matthew Quinn, this kitchen island was customized with a dog bed to accomodate the family's best friend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
44
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.
45
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.
46
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.
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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.
48
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
Beautiful kitchens in a private house - 135 best photos of kitchen interior design islands in a private house - the latest trend
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The main type of kitchen.
Photo of a modern freestanding u-shaped kitchen with a sink sink, raised infill cabinets, gray cabinets, sintered quartz countertops, white splashback, sintered quartz splashback, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, white flooring, white countertops and multi-level ceiling in a private house
Tudor Country House
ItalProject
The country house's kitchen is located on the attic floor in the living room. The total area of the premises is 62 m2.
Stylish design: Large classic open plan kitchen-living room with raised infill cabinets, medium wood cabinets, acrylic stone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain stoneware floors, brown floors, beige worktops, overhead sink, vaulted ceiling and wooden ceiling without an island in a private house - the latest trend
Country house in Yasnaya Polyana (Belarus)
Domani Interior Solutions Center
Inspiration for home comfort: medium-sized straight modern kitchen with dining table, solid sink, flat cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, black appliances
The TEREMOK
Setus Design
log house with reed roof
Photo of a large rustic straight kitchen with dining table, sink, glass cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, light parquet flooring, beige flooring, gray countertops and clapboard ceiling without an island in a private house
Dark Forest: a country house in the Moscow region
Design Point
Dining group, Bontempi. Kitchen set, Scavolini. Pendant lamps, Tom Dixon.
Design ideas for a large modern style u-shaped kitchen with dining table, flat cabinets, gray cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, gray floors and white countertops without an island in a private residence
New project kitchen
GLDesign
Photo of a large contemporary style corner kitchen with single sink, flat cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, gray splashback, cabinet look appliances, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, gray flooring, brown worktops, dining table, metal splashback. tiles and beams on the ceiling in a private house
House on a slope
Architectural studio AUTHOR
Project authors: Irina Kilina, Denis Korshunov quartz agglomerate, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, porcelain stoneware floor, island, brown floor and brown worktop in private house
Private bathhouse in the Moscow region
ART BURO 365
The bathhouse has a kitchen, a dining area and a relaxation area, a bedroom, a toilet, a steam room/sauna, a washing room, an entrance hall.
Original design example of a medium sized straight modern kitchen with dining table, porcelain stoneware floors, gray floors, sink sink, flat cabinets, laminate worktops, green splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, brown worktops and wood tone cabinets medium tone without an island in a private house
House in Pirogovo
Anastasia Muravyova
Design idea: neoclassical (modern classic) corner kitchen with sink, recessed panel fronts, white fronts, beige floor and gray worktop in a private home
Nostalgia for Italy
Ekaterina Levina and Anastasia Vavilova
Design idea for a mid-sized country-style straight kitchen with dining table, semi-recessed sink (with front rim), recessed panel fronts, any color front, tile worktop, gray splashback, ceramic tiles, black appliances, terracotta floors, brown floors, gray countertops and any ceiling without an island in a private home
House in Solnechny
Natalia Solovieva / Interioto
Photographing a house in Solnechny for a real estate agency
Design idea: a medium-sized, bright, corner kitchen in a modern style with a dining table, flat cabinets, white cabinets, glass splashback, appliances under furniture facade, porcelain stoneware floor and an island in a private house
House Z
Designed by Valeria Maslova's studio
In the photo: a bright neoclassical (modern classic) kitchen with a pantry, facades with a recessed panel, white facades, a beige apron , black appliances, beige floors, beige countertops and multi-level ceiling in a private house
Chalet-style house
Natasha Pushkina
Kitchen. View from the working area.
Home-inspired shabby chic corner kitchen with countertop sink, raised infill cabinets, green cabinets, peninsula, brown flooring, beige worktops, dining table, colorful splashback and black appliances in private home
Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a rustic kitchen with a semi-recessed sink (with front edge), fronts with decorative edging, beige fronts and a window in a private house
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp Architects
Kitchen with concrete countertop island and pendant lighting.
Stylish design: large country style u-shaped kitchen with single sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark parquet flooring, island, brown flooring, black worktop and two-tone set in a private house - the latest trend
Kitchen design in a private house.
The kitchen in a private house usually has a good footage, where you can organize a comfortable working area. Unlike kitchens in apartments, it is not a place where guests gather or where the family spends most of their time, since a dining room and a living room are provided for these purposes in a private house. Therefore, the kitchen here has more utilitarian functions, while remaining part of the public space.
Kitchen design in a private house
Whether you're designing a home from scratch or buying a pre-built home, chances are the kitchen on the ground floor will be combined with the dining and living areas. Together they create a more formal look, represent the largest room in the house. Visually separate the kitchen from the rest of the room using:
- decorative doorway
- swing doors with glazing
- sliding doors
- glass sliding partitions in loft style
- with furniture, such as a bar counter.
Design: Bakharev & Partners
Design: Bakharev & Partners
Authors of the project: Dmitry Grigoriev, Daria Grigorieva
Project author: Svetlana Pashkova
Kitchen layout
Creating a kitchen interior in a private house begins with the layout of the room. The kitchen set is the most important element and the convenience of the working area depends on its configuration.
- Linear set is installed along one of the walls, depending on the style and the required configuration, the set may consist of lower and upper cabinets or only a lower base with open upper shelves. The main advantage of a linear set is that you do not need to think over the filling of corner cabinets and join the countertop.
Project author: Daria Vlasova
Project author: Nina Prudnikova, Petr Yushin, Philip Yushin
Authors of the project: Mikhail Usov, Yaroslav Usov
- L-shaped set is placed along two adjacent walls at an angle. One part without upper cabinets can be installed at the window, the other with tall column cabinets along an empty wall. The advantage of this configuration is that you can use more storage space.
Project author: Anna Hakobyan
Project author: Pavel Burmakin
Authors of the project: Dmitry Khoroshev, Tatyana Khorosheva
- U-shaped set allows you to use all available space to create a working area. It is important to take into account the location of the zones that should always be at hand - a refrigerator, a stove, a sink: when planning, make sure that the hostess does not have to "wind" kilometers when moving around the kitchen.
Designed by James Soane
Project author: Evgenia Lebedeva
Author of the project: Elena Bogdan
Project author: Lyudmila Uzikova
Authors of the project: Oksana Turchak, Pavel Piyaikin
Bar counter: yes or no?
In a photo of a kitchen in a private house, you can almost always see a bar counter or a kitchen island with a bar counter. Does she need? Many owners are not ready to set the table in the dining room for every meal, that's when a small countertop comes to the rescue, where you can drink coffee, have a snack or have a full dinner together or alone. During the day, the bar counter can serve as a desktop if you need to work a little on your laptop. Children can do their homework at the bar while mom cooks dinner. It turns out that this is a multifunctional thing, which is better to provide for in the layout of the kitchen, if there is free space.
Design: Insomnia
Author of the project: Marina Izmailova
Kitchen styles in a private house
We say a private house, we present - country . Wooden walls, ceiling beams, a wooden set and an apron made of aged tiles - this is exactly the kind of kitchen interior in a private house that is in the photo. But designers urge to abandon stereotypes and mix different styles. For example, to dilute the dark tones of a country-style setting, install not a traditional wooden, but a light or even white set. Give up tiles on the backsplash in favor of concise artificial stone.
Project author: Vera Gerasimova
Project author: Elena Zorina
Project author: Tatyana Bezverkhaya
Project author: Irina Zavarina, Kirill Gusev
Provence style is one of the most popular for decorating a kitchen in a country house. There are no strict rules in it: the main thing is natural materials, not a bright color palette, cute details. This is an excellent field for experimentation and designers actively use it: they combine different shades, add colored textiles, instead of lamps with a forged metal base, they hang crystal chandeliers or modern shades.
Authors of the project: Anna Bystrova, Irina Shulgina
Project author: Elena Frantsuzova
Authors of the project: Natalia Lomeiko, Tatyana Trofimova
Project author: Elena Tarasyuk (Rumyantseva)
Classic kitchen is a frequent visitor to country houses with a large renovation budget. A beautiful suite with carved details, a cozy dining area, a decorative ceiling, and rich textiles create the unique atmosphere of an old manor.
Project author: Irina Ostrovskaya
Loft-style and modern kitchens are increasingly seen in the interior of private houses. Today, the boundary between the style of apartments and houses is slowly blurring and styles "roam" from one space to another. Designers add metal details, experiment with facade decoration to fit the loft kitchen into the interior of a wooden house.
Authors of the project: Alexandra Fedorova, Polina Fedorova, Anastasia Gurova
Project authors: Anna Garmash, Vedran Brkic
Authors of the project: Katerina Yudina, Andrey Savlyuk
Eclectic is one of the most popular trends in the design of not only the kitchen, but also other rooms. Assumes a harmonious mixture of elements from different styles. Let it not surprise you that in a wooden house you will find fashionable plastic chairs or facades made of shiny metal - this is not a mistake, it is intended.
Author of the project: Alexey Razorenov
Project author: Asel Baymakhan
Project author: Lyudmila Krishtaleva, Oksana Panfilova
Home Kitchen: Cool Design Ideas and Photos
Accent Lighting
Highlight your dining area with a huge chandelier or lighting arrangement to make your kitchen look grand.
Project author: Tatyana Tsivileva
Project author: Tatyana Kononova
Author of the project: Anna Lazareva
Author of the project: Anna Lazareva
Two-level kitchen island
For comfortable cooking and eating at the bar, pay attention to the kitchen island with two levels of countertops. In the one above, you can build a hob, and on the bottom - put dishes for a snack.
Designed by: Fabiano Vidussi
Convertible island
Don't skimp on custom-made furniture. Then an island will appear in your kitchen, which with one movement of the hand turns into a dining table with a compact sofa.
Project author: Oleg Klodt
Red accents
Bright accents add dynamics to the interior of a wooden house. Red details look great in the kitchen - some of the cabinets, built-in bottle holders, a refrigerator or small household appliances.
Project author: Tatyana Ilyina-Sorokina
Project author: Marina Kutepova
Emerald Kitchen
To make a traditional light set more interesting, it's worth adding juicy details around. For example, lay out an apron up to the ceiling from small-format green tiles.