8 Popular Kitchen Tours of 2015
From contemporary and sleek to rustic charm, here are some of the kitchens that won the hearts of Houzzers this year
Some people would say that the kitchen is the most important room in the house; there’s a reason why it’s referred to as ‘the heart of the home’ after all. It’s where families come together, entertaining happens and brilliant (and sometimes not so brilliant) cooking takes place. We have explored some of the best kitchen designs on Houzz, featuring clever storage, wow-factor makeovers and top-of-the-range fit-outs, and these are just some of the things which made you want to click onto these stories. Here is a collection of 8 of the most popular kitchen tours featured on the Houzz site from the last year.
Ample storage space was also included, with the installation of 70cm-deep drawers under the bench. This space also allowed room for a dishwasher and recycling bin to be installed.
The project won a KBDi Award and attracted a lot of comments from our Houzzers. It’s definitely a transformation we couldn’t forget.
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The project won a KBDi Award and attracted a lot of comments from our Houzzers. It’s definitely a transformation we couldn’t forget.
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2. A clever cook’s light-filled creative space
For Nahji Chu, the founder of Misschu’s Vietnamese eateries, her personal kitchen is not simply a place to cook a weekday meal in, but also a somewhere she can get creative and experiment with new flavours.
Chu rents her home in Sydney and simply made minor cosmetic changes to it before moving in. Her kitchen received a fresh lick of paint, but aside from that, it kept all its original fixtures.
She uses the shelves not only as storage, but as an extra layer of decor, displaying her favourite crockery, cooking utensils and art.
For Nahji Chu, the founder of Misschu’s Vietnamese eateries, her personal kitchen is not simply a place to cook a weekday meal in, but also a somewhere she can get creative and experiment with new flavours.
Chu rents her home in Sydney and simply made minor cosmetic changes to it before moving in. Her kitchen received a fresh lick of paint, but aside from that, it kept all its original fixtures.
She uses the shelves not only as storage, but as an extra layer of decor, displaying her favourite crockery, cooking utensils and art.
Chu loves to entertain and uses the large sun-filled space as the hub for get-togethers. Her beautiful dining table is used for DIY rice paper roll parties, and she likes to keep fresh herbs and green apples dotted around, as she says they emit a lovely scent into the room.
Find out more about Nahji Chu’s creative space
Find out more about Nahji Chu’s creative space
3. A mid-century modern kitchen
Debra Szidon is both the homeowner and designer behind this kitchen. She wanted to keep the original feel of her mid-century modern home in California, USA, which was designed by Fred Langhorst.
After taking down a wall that made the kitchen feel cramped, the space now feels open and suits her family’s lifestyle. The eye is drawn to the redwood valances and panelling, as well as the concrete floors, all of which are original to the home.
Astra chandelier: Anthropologie
Debra Szidon is both the homeowner and designer behind this kitchen. She wanted to keep the original feel of her mid-century modern home in California, USA, which was designed by Fred Langhorst.
After taking down a wall that made the kitchen feel cramped, the space now feels open and suits her family’s lifestyle. The eye is drawn to the redwood valances and panelling, as well as the concrete floors, all of which are original to the home.
Astra chandelier: Anthropologie
Szidon chose a green paint for the cabinets, with a bluish tint to create a cool contrast to the home’s warm wood tones. To give them a laminate effect, they were finished with a conversion spray which has made them more durable.
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See more of this kitchen
4. A country kitchen nods to its past
Nina Archambault of Crown Point Cabinetry is the designer of this kitchen in Massachusetts, USA, and was determined to keep the 1930s country charm in the design. Traditional elements, including Shaker cabinets and a timber-panelled ceiling, keep the country feel, yet the space is made modern with features including the horizontal shiplap cladding and floating shelves.
Nina Archambault of Crown Point Cabinetry is the designer of this kitchen in Massachusetts, USA, and was determined to keep the 1930s country charm in the design. Traditional elements, including Shaker cabinets and a timber-panelled ceiling, keep the country feel, yet the space is made modern with features including the horizontal shiplap cladding and floating shelves.
The island, which is made of reclaimed wood, contrasts with the marble benchtops and splashback, reminding us that it is still very much a country-style kitchen. Brass hardware, taps and sconces add another traditional element to the design, and will wear well over time.
It’s a cosy space, which many Houzzers dreamt of cooking in. One, karenleonn, commented saying, “Even I would enjoy cooking in that kitchen (and I never cook)! What a beautiful space just to be in.”
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It’s a cosy space, which many Houzzers dreamt of cooking in. One, karenleonn, commented saying, “Even I would enjoy cooking in that kitchen (and I never cook)! What a beautiful space just to be in.”
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5. A pied-à-terre gets a fully-equipped kitchen
Despite its small size of 7.6 square metres, the owners of this pied-à-terre in California, USA, wanted to ensure their guests had a fully-functioning kitchen. Designer Mimi Chen was in charge of ensuring the compact kitchen served its purpose. Chen made the space perfect for dining in, with room for a table and chairs and a folding glass door to open up on warmer days.
Despite its small size of 7.6 square metres, the owners of this pied-à-terre in California, USA, wanted to ensure their guests had a fully-functioning kitchen. Designer Mimi Chen was in charge of ensuring the compact kitchen served its purpose. Chen made the space perfect for dining in, with room for a table and chairs and a folding glass door to open up on warmer days.
The kitchen’s width is 2.3 metres, and Chen designed an 86-centimetre-deep benchtop. The Gaggenau 30-centimtetre Vario gas cooktop is the perfect size for this teeny kitchen, and yet has the same power that a larger cooktop would have.
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6. A kitchen made over to fit into coastal surrounds
This bachelor pad’s kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover, which designer Veerta Motiani of Motiani Design helped with. Located on the beach in California, USA, the homeowner was keen for a coastal-style kitchen that he could entertain in.
This bachelor pad’s kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover, which designer Veerta Motiani of Motiani Design helped with. Located on the beach in California, USA, the homeowner was keen for a coastal-style kitchen that he could entertain in.
The previous timber cabinets were replaced with grey thermofoil doors, which appear to have a wood grain but without the worry of stains. And to make the room feel more open and modern, Motiani removed the upper cabinets and replaced them with open shelving, then took away the kitchen island.
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7. A cute kitchen in the Cotswolds
This was an unusual design for Sam Shaw of Sustainable Kitchens, who says that he is rarely asked to design a kitchen with plywood. However, these homeowners wanted the kitchen to tie in with the other rooms in their house, which also feature birch ply.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the space is the moveable kitchen island, which the homeowner requested specifically, and which contrasts nicely against the vintage lampshades.
This was an unusual design for Sam Shaw of Sustainable Kitchens, who says that he is rarely asked to design a kitchen with plywood. However, these homeowners wanted the kitchen to tie in with the other rooms in their house, which also feature birch ply.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the space is the moveable kitchen island, which the homeowner requested specifically, and which contrasts nicely against the vintage lampshades.
The island blends seamlessly with the benchtops and cabinets of the built-in kitchen, as Shaw used the same materials to create it.
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Explore this kitchen in detail
8. Retro-chic kitchens win over Houzzers
Taking the best of the retros, this kitchen by Hannah Dee Interiors was inspired by an original checkerboard floor. The homeowners were keen to keep the style and unique personality of the space, but colour and practicality were at the forefront of the design changes. Lime green tiled walls and splashes of rainbow-bright hues make this a fun place to be.
Taking the best of the retros, this kitchen by Hannah Dee Interiors was inspired by an original checkerboard floor. The homeowners were keen to keep the style and unique personality of the space, but colour and practicality were at the forefront of the design changes. Lime green tiled walls and splashes of rainbow-bright hues make this a fun place to be.
To complement the black and white floor, black appliances were added. And for a quirky personal touch, display shelves were fitted in between the cabinets for the family to display their treasures on.
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You would never guess that this Melbourne home was unoccupied for 10 years, as the renovations have completely transformed it into a contemporary space for a young family.
Darren Genner of Minosa was responsible for the galley-style kitchen. He wanted to create a timeless design that was both durable and functional for the space. Some of the most striking features are the Calcutta marble island, and the wall tiles that give the illusion of solid concrete.