kitchendesigns.com Designed by Mario Mulea at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. Cabinetry: Brookhaven by Wood Mode
Traditional kitchen in New York with black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and black appliances.

Kitchen storage is generous including a stunning wooden pantry unit, with drawers with scooped handles and spice racks fitted to the upper door. Sutton Ambrosia Granite worktops are used throughout to contrast against the light grey, adding a modern twist to the classic furniture style.

Nick Smith
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

A stunning example of an ornate Handmade Bespoke kitchen, with Quartz worktops, white hand painted cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in London with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, with island, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, black appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Designer Natalie Du Bois Photographer Jane Usher
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Auckland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Traditional kitchen in New York with black appliances and black floor.

Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and yellow benchtop.

Styled for The Plumguide; Photographer - Billy Bolton
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and no island.

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

Designed in 2000, this kitchen represents how Victorian styling can meet and blend with the new millennium. 10 foot ceilings let us stack cabinetry and add a large detailed crown -- high ceilings are characteristic of most Victorian era homes and are being embraced more and more in the current day and age. Copper tiles mixed with black accents and the red of the cherry bring to m ind an Asian flair that is squarely modern day. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry

This kitchen was for a Victorian cottage undergoing total modernisation and renovation. The wood burner in the snug, new doors and windows had already been installed, our clients were then looking for the perfect kitchen to knit the sitting room and dining area together. They wanted a classic style in a bold colour, that would make a modern statement but feel appropriate to a Victorian cottage. The brief was to make the sitting room and kitchen feel more connected to each other, creating a more open-plan space. We designed a classic lay-on shaker kitchen in Little Greene Paint Company’s ‘Puck’, a wonderfully bold racing green. To keep the kitchen feeling light and bright, we paired the units with the Carrera Venato quartz worktops. In addition to the worktops, we designed floating shelves and opened out the kitchen by removing a unit that had previously sat between the pillar and wall. All of these elements combined to ensure the kitchen feels bright and modern, even in such a deep and bold colour.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and yellow benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Peter Landers
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black splashback.

Nick Smith
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

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