Victorian Kitchen Design Ideas

What was once a dark and disused space at the back of the house, has now been transformed into the hub of the family home; housing a generous and sociable kitchen space that can be enjoyed by all. The incorporation of an extension, has not only provided more space in the room, but allowed considerable amounts of natural light to flow through the space. The kitchen design was inspired by the Victorian architecture of the property, including the beaded Shaker doors and cornices around the kitchen units, but with a contemporary tone that reflects current trends. With the non-negotiable width of the room, we had to ensure we were providing enough storage for our clients. To do this, we focused on raising some kitchen units to the ceiling, which not only provided a cohesive design but also allowed for ample storage options.

Inspiration for a small victorian galley eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Détail des moulures du plafond et des meubles de cuisine IKEA Bodbyn gris customisés pour donner de l'élégance à cette cuisine située dans une très belle villa de Londres, au style Georgien. "In the kitchen [Marine Prigent by Agence MIND] restyled simple Ikea units for a decidedly upmarket feel" (Living Etc. Magazine, March 2016) Crédits Photos : Agence MIND

Simon Black
Photo of a small victorian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a large victorian l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets and with island.

Kitchen with utility area, originally an ante-room in a renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan

Photo of a mid-sized victorian kitchen in London.

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Hand painted Shaker style kitchen cupboards with solid wood iroko work tops with Danish Oil finish
Inspiration for a small victorian kitchen in London.

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/09/08/the-victorian-cottage-devol-inspired-kitchen/

This elegant kitchen transformation in West Ealing was designed for a family living in a beautiful Victorian home. The main kitchen, island, and bar zone feature in-frame cabinetry with classic Shaker doors, painted in Little Greene’s Sage Green, while the island stands out in Green Stone Light, adding soft contrast. In the adjoining pantry, Jigsaw’s Ascot lay-on furniture continues the Shaker design, finished in French Grey for a subtle, complementary tone. Worktops and splashbacks are in 20mm Cosistone Carrara Classic quartz, chosen for their refined marble effect and excellent durability. Some of the family’s existing appliances were seamlessly integrated into the new design, including the fridge freezer, while RMK supplied and installed new components. All these details ensure the kitchen performs as beautifully as it looks. Visit our website for more kitchen designs.

Painted traditional shaker kitchen. Lacanche cooker with a chimney above.
Large victorian kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

What was once a dark and disused space at the back of the house, has now been transformed into the hub of the family home; housing a generous and sociable kitchen space that can be enjoyed by all. The incorporation of an extension, has not only provided more space in the room, but allowed considerable amounts of natural light to flow through the space. The kitchen design was inspired by the Victorian architecture of the property, including the beaded Shaker doors and cornices around the kitchen units, but with a contemporary tone that reflects current trends. With the non-negotiable width of the room, we had to ensure we were providing enough storage for our clients. To do this, we focused on raising some kitchen units to the ceiling, which not only provided a cohesive design but also allowed for ample storage options.

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/09/08/the-victorian-cottage-devol-inspired-kitchen/

Tomasz Juszczak
Inspiration for a small victorian u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dublin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Simon Black
Inspiration for a small victorian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized victorian galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a large victorian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with a drop-in sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and raised-panel cabinets.