L’intervento ha riguardato un appartamento facente parte di un edificio residenziale risalente agli anni ’50, che conservava i caratteri tipologici e funzionali dell’epoca. Il progetto si è concentrato sulla riorganizzazione degli ambienti al fine di soddisfare le esigenze dei committenti, in relazione agli usi contemporanei dell’abitare. Gli ambienti soggiorno e cucina, prima separati, sono stati collegati tramite la demolizione del muro divisorio e l’installazione di un infisso scorrevole in acciaio-vetro a tutt’altezza, consentendo di mantenere l’interazione visiva, pur rispettandone gli usi. La divisione funzionale degli ambienti è sottolineata tramite il cambiamento della pavimentazione e la gestione dei ribassamenti del soffitto. Per la pavimentazione principale dell’appartamento è stato scelto un parquet a spina ungherese, mentre per la cucina una lastra maxi-formato, con effetto graniglia, riproposta sulla parete verticale in corrispondenza del piano di lavoro. Il punto di vista dell’osservatore è catturato dal fondale del soggiorno in cui è installata una parete attrezzata, realizzata su misura, organizzata secondo un sistema di alloggi retroilluminati. Il passaggio alla zona notte ed ai servizi è stato garantito tramite l’apertura di un nuovo varco, in modo da ridurre gli spazi di disimpegno e ricavare una zona lavanderia. Il bagno è stato riorganizzato al fine di ottimizzarne gli spazi rispetto all’impostazione precedente, con la predisposizione di una doccia a filo pavimento e l’installazione di un doppio lavabo, allo scopo di ampliarne le possibilità di fruizione e sopperire alla mancanza di un doppio servizio. Per la pavimentazione è stata scelta una piastrella di forma quadrata dal disegno geometrico e dalla colorazione bianca grigia e nera, mentre per le pareti verticali la scelta è ricaduta su di una piastrella rettangolare diamantata di colore bianco. La camera da letto principale, in cui è stata inserita una cabina armadio, è stata organizzata in modo da valorizzare la collocazione del letto esaltandone la testata, decorata con carta da parati, e i due lati, nella cui corrispondenza sono stati predisposti due elementi continui in cartongesso che dal pavimento percorrono il soffitto. L’illuminazione generale dell’abitazione è garantita dalla predisposizione di faretti “a bicchiere”, riproposto in tutti gli ambienti, e l’utilizzo di lampade a sospensione in corrispondenza dei lavabi dei comodini. Le finiture e le soluzioni estetiche dell’intervento sono riconducibili allo stile classico-contemporaneo con la commistione di elementi in stile industriale.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Trend Sage Green Kitchen

Alexander Kitchens

This kitchen is another that has been designed by George from our Horsham showroom and is another that has been installed by our fitting team in the local Horsham area. This kitchen is slightly different to most of our installations as it uses the Trend range which is the trade arm of the British Mereway company. As you would expect with a kitchen closely related to Mereway’s own, this kitchen boasts extreme durability and all the style that is incorporated into luxury Mereway kitchen. The shade used in this kitchen is the immensely popular Sage Green which is used in the five-piece woodgrain shaker door. The combination of a shaker door and a pale green shade is an extremely popular choice at the moment as it helps to create a light ambience in the kitchen area. The five-piece woodgrain shaker used here features a deep grained finish adding texture to the kitchen. The reason this door is named ‘five-piece’ is because the five components used to create the door are used in such a way that it helps to allow natural movement of the material. Manufacturing in this way ensures the durability of the door for many years to come. Trend carries all the quality and manufacturing experience of the Mereway name at a slightly more affordable price. This kitchen for example is from the Trend’s second price group but still has enviable quality. Alongside the kitchen installation we have also installed Trend furniture into the utility room where this customer has used their own existing appliances.

Ickburgh Road, Hackney

Balau Kitchens

A green shaker kitchen in Hackney in a contemporary style with modern appliances and quartz worktops.
Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Husk Bristol Showroom Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Casa di Mauro

NSpazio

Lorenzo Imprescia fotografo
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Rivermead

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Pale green shaker style kitchen cabinets, White marble worktop and gloss metro brick tiles. Open oak shelves with integrated lighting.
Small scandinavian u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Victorian house reconstruction. West London

Cayford Design

Cayford Design photo: Adelina Iliev
Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, no island and a farmhouse sink.

Vauxhall, London

Laura Gompertz Interiors Ltd

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Lambton Place

Huntsmore

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Falconer St Residence

Sonelo Design Studio

Ben Hosking
Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Апартаменты в ЖК "Мосфильмовский" ул.Мосфильмовская

Светлана Герцен

Дизайнер Светлана Герцен Фотограф Сергей Ананьев
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Thatched Cottage

Fawn Interiors Studio

Our first project for this thatched cottage (approx age: 250 years old) was a challenging one. Although the property is old, the owners wanted a environment full of all modern conveniences, including an electric Aga. It was a full renovation of the kitchen, including space planning to create an easy-to-use family kitchen with lots of storage, overseeing the removal of the old kitchen and the installation of the handmade shaker kitchen, sourcing all the ironmongery, lighting and appliances and having the polished marble work surface installed. Ph: Paul Stubberfield

Vintage Hue Kitchen

Rhonda Knoche Design

Retro, bright painted color block cabinet composition, Pergo flooring, laminate counters (stainless look-alike) with metal trim, Pergo vinyl flooring

Saugatuck Residence

Welcome Home Design Group

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Sage Green Country Cottage Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink

Caves Kitchens

The modern stainless steel appliances assist in making this traditional kitchen appealing and fully functional. The refinished oak floors and sage green cabinets with the flat black hardware produce a welcoming atmosphere. We designed this kitchen for maximum storage and added tempered glass to the cabinets to open the area up. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

Rustic Modern Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry and Butcher Block Countertop

Phoenix Home Services

Mid-sized country kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops and no island.

Büro

haaw harmonic architecture

Large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Frankfurt with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, brown splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown benchtop.

KOKONI Musterhaus BERLIN

Erika Radev Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, wood, flat-panel cabinets and no island.

Ventura Eucalyptus

Crickett Kinser

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and no Island Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!