Luxurious and modern kitchen. The standout feature is the large kitchen island with a striking marble countertop that appears to have dramatic veining patterns. The island has a sleek dark wood base with gold hardware accents. The kitchen features a mix of light and dark cabinetry, with the light cabinets near the windows allowing natural light to brighten the space. The backsplash behind the dark cabinets has a decorative tiled pattern adding visual interest. The ceiling has a unique wood beam design, and the lighting fixture above the island is a stylish grouping of white orb pendants. Large windows allow ample natural light to enter the space, and there are various decorative elements like vases with greenery and a breadbasket on the island countertop. Overall, the kitchen exudes a modern yet warm ambiance, with thoughtful design elements and high-end finishes creating a luxurious and inviting cooking and entertaining space.

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and recessed.

SOMETIMES, A CLASSIC DESIGN IS ALL YOU NEED FOR AN OPEN-PLAN SPACE THAT WORKS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. This client wanted to extend their existing space to create an open plan kitchen where the whole family could spend time together. To meet this brief, we used the beautiful Shelford from our British kitchen range, with shaker doors in Inkwell Blue and Light Grey. The stunning kitchen island added the wow factor to this design, where the sink was located and also some beautiful oak shelving to house books and accessories. We used quartz composite worktops in Ice Branco throughout, Blanco sink and taps, and completed the space with AEG built-in and integrated appliances. We also created a functional utility room, which complemented the main kitchen design.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Colorful refreshed kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and recessed.

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed and light wood cabinets.

Transitional kitchen island with all white cabinetry, Borghini silver quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances, under-mounted sink and copper faucet.

In this expansive kitchen update we kept the limestone floors and replaced all the cabinet doors and drawers, lighting and hardware.
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Inspiration for a transitional open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Quartzite counter-tops in two different colors, green and tan/beige. Cabinets are a mix of flat panel and shaker style. Flooring is a walnut hardwood. Design of the space is a transitional/modern style.

Open kitchen with small island
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and recessed.

Design ideas for a transitional open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW As with most projects, it all started with the kitchen layout. The home owners came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen and overall aesthetic in their suburban home, with a combination of fresh paint, updated finishes, and improved flow for more ease when doing everyday activities. A monochromatic, earth-toned palette left the kitchen feeling uninspired. It lacked the brightness they wanted from their space. An eat-in table underutilized the available square footage. The butler’s pantry was out of the way and hard to access, and the dining room felt detached from the kitchen. Lead Designer, Stephanie Cole, saw an improved layout for the spaces that were no longer working for this family. By eliminating an existing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the bar area to the dining room, we opened up the kitchen, providing all the space we needed to create a dreamy and functional layout. A new perimeter configuration promoted circulation while also making space for a large and functional island loaded with seating – a must for any family. Because an island that isn’t big enough for everyone (and a few more) is a recipe for disaster. The light white cabinetry is fresh and contrasts with the deeper tones in the wood flooring, creating a modern aesthetic that is elevated, yet approachable for everyday living. With better flow as the overarching goal, we made some structural changes too. To remove a bottleneck in the entryway, we angled one of the dining room walls to create more natural separation between rooms and facilitate ease of movement throughout the large space. At The Kitchen Studio, we believe a well-designed kitchen uses every square inch to the fullest. By starting from scratch, it was possible to rethink the entire kitchen layout and design the space according to how it is used, because the kitchen shouldn’t make it harder to feed the family. A new location for the existing range, flanked by a new column refrigerator and freezer on each side, worked to anchor the space. The very large and very spacious island (a dream island if we do say so ourselves) now houses the primary sink and provides ample space for food prep and family gathering. The new kitchen table and coordinating banquette seating provide a cozy nook for quick breakfasts before school or work, and evening homework sessions. Elegant gold details catch the natural light, elevating the aesthetic. The dining room was transformed into one of this client’s favorite spaces and we couldn’t agree more. We saw an opportunity to give the dining room a more distinguished identity by closing off the entrance from the foyer. The relocated wet bar enhances the sophisticated vibe of this gathering space, complete with beautiful antique mirror tiles and open shelving encased by moody built-in cabinets. Updated furnishings add warmth. A rich walnut table is paired with custom chairs in a muted coral fabric. The large, transitional chandelier grounds the room, pairing beautifully with the gold finishes prevalent in the faucet and cabinet hardware. Linen-inspired wallpaper and cream-toned window treatments add to the glamorous feel of this entertainment space. There is no way around it. The laundry room was cramped. The large washer and dryer blocked access to the sink and left little room for the space to serve its other essential function – as a mudroom. Because we reworked the kitchen layout to create more space overall, we could rethink the mudroom too – an essential for any busy family. The first step was moving the washer and dryer to an existing area on the second floor, where most of the family’s laundry lives (no one wants to carry laundry up and down the stairs if they don’t have to anyway). This is a more functional solution and opened up the space for all the mudroom necessities – including the existing kitchen refrigerator, loads of built-in cubbies, and a bench. It’s hard to not fall in love with every detail of a new space, especially when it serves your day-to-day life. But that doesn’t mean the clients didn’t have their favorite features they use on the daily. This remodel was focused largely on function with a new kitchen layout. And it’s the functional features that have the biggest impact. The large island provides much needed workspace in the kitchen and is a spot where everyone gathers together – it grounds the space and the family. And the custom counter stools are the icing on the cake. The nearby mudroom has everything their previous space was lacking – ample storage, space for everyone’s essentials, and the beloved cement floor tiles that are both durable and artistic.

Vista della zona cucina con isola.
Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Naples with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Mise en place d'un faux plafond pour délimiter l'ancienne cuisine. Choix d'une cuisine linéaire Veneta Cucine pour un rendu lisse et lumineux: portes sans poignées laquées blanc, plan de travail et évier en quartz blanc, crédence en verre blanc. Uniformisation du carrelage de la cuisine qui accueille le nouveau chauffage au sol de la véranda.

Our client loved their larder, and it was imperative to create a space for it in the new bespoke kitchen. The corner section in the kitchen was the perfect placement for this; the various depths of shelving and lights inside the larder makes this deep unit user friendly with plenty of storage.

A Dura Supreme Base Pull-Out Pantry neatly stores row after row of pantry goods within a narrow space making it easy to see the entire contents of your pantry at a glance. (Available in wood or wire options) This stunning kitchen has an American take on Scandinavian interior design style (also known as Scandi style). The design features Dura Supreme's dashingly beautiful Dash cabinet door style with the “Lodge Oak” Textured TFL. Other areas of this kitchen are highlighted with the classic Dempsey cabinet door style in the “Linen White” paint. An assortment of well-designed storage solutions is strategically placed throughout the kitchen layout to optimize the function and maximize the storage. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochures/ Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: https://www.durasupreme.com/find-a-showroom/